Job summary
Are you keen to take the next step in your clinical leadership career and be at the forefront of the development of a new NICE approved treatment for depression this could be the ideal role for you .
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation trust were at the forefront of a recent successful research study into the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation as a treatment for depression
We have now been offered the opportunity to further develop and evaluate this service offer over a 12-month period, allowing the development of patient outcome measures, the development of the treatment offer and of a business case for future service provision and funding.
If you are a mental health professional with experience of working with those with mood disorders and a passion to work across agencies to develop new and forward research-based services, then this role could be the one for you
Main duties of the job
The Successful candidate will support the clinical leadership and development of the TMS service key qualities and experience required include
- Significant experience working with those with severe mental health difficulties and a strong understanding of treatment pathways for those with depression
- The ability to work with a wide variety of professional including some who do not work for the organization and being able to manage competing priorities accordingly
- A passion for understanding patient experience and developing and implementing outcome measures
- The ability to support the development of a business case evidencing the impact and outcomes of the service over the initial 12-month period
About us
We have a huge variety of opportunities in our expansive Trust covering geographically from South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire to Leicester, providing mental health inpatient and community services, community health services, forensic mental health services and secure prison healthcare across the East Midlands.
We have more than 100 sites and a huge scope of unique opportunities to develop your career and gain some amazing experiences. We strive to be a great place to work and offer many staff benefits and tailored staff support and wellbeing programmes.
Do you want to make a difference?
Do you believe in Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork?
Then Nottinghamshire Healthcare is the perfect place for you to start, maintain or further your career. Join our team of nearly 9000 who are making a difference every day. We are all about our people - our staff, volunteers, carers, service users and patients. We are NottsHC.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- To lead the operational development of the newly established Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) service based at Queens Medical Centre Nottingham and support the ECT service based at Queens medical Centre Nottingham.
- To be direct line manager for other staff working in the TMS/ECT service.
- To manage the budget for TMS services.
- To lead on recruitment for any new roles developed within the TMS service.
- To explain and safely administer Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) treatment to patients with treatment resistant depression under the direction of a Consultant Psychiatrist.
- To initiate follow up treatment for established patients independently.
- To fulfil duties of the role with enthusiasm and have positive attitude to working in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation services.
- To record patients physical observations (pulse, blood pressure, oxygen saturation) before, during and after TMS treatment.
- To coordinate the booking of all TMS treatment sessions in coordination with the patient, members of the research team and staff within the imaging facility.
- To monitor patients for adverse effects before, during and after receiving TMS treatment.
- To provide medical interventions in an emergency situation including management of seizure and syncope.
- To address any patient discomfort.
- To ensure that TMS equipment is safely positioned and maintained in line with the Trust polices.
- To maintain patient confidentiality and treat patients with dignity and respect.
- To follow established TMS protocols and clinical governance procedures.
- To communicate effectively with the TMS Clinical Lead and other members of the research team locally and other sites.
- To maintain a high degree of precision regarding TMS administration, in terms of localisation of stimulation site, safe administration and patient monitoring.
- To support the Consultant psychiatrist lead and the Business and performance manager to develop evaluation and feedback structures for the TMS service to allow the measurement of outcomes and impact.
- To support in the development of future business cases with regard to ongoing service provision.
- To support the development and delivery of research associated activities relating to TMS.
- To ensure supervision and oversight of supplies and essential equipment in the department including procurement and stock management.
- To manage referrals from other provider organisations including private providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To lead the operational development of the newly established Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) service based at Queens Medical Centre Nottingham and support the ECT service based at Queens medical Centre Nottingham.
- To be direct line manager for other staff working in the TMS/ECT service.
- To manage the budget for TMS services.
- To lead on recruitment for any new roles developed within the TMS service.
- To explain and safely administer Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) treatment to patients with treatment resistant depression under the direction of a Consultant Psychiatrist.
- To initiate follow up treatment for established patients independently.
- To fulfil duties of the role with enthusiasm and have positive attitude to working in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation services.
- To record patients physical observations (pulse, blood pressure, oxygen saturation) before, during and after TMS treatment.
- To coordinate the booking of all TMS treatment sessions in coordination with the patient, members of the research team and staff within the imaging facility.
- To monitor patients for adverse effects before, during and after receiving TMS treatment.
- To provide medical interventions in an emergency situation including management of seizure and syncope.
- To address any patient discomfort.
- To ensure that TMS equipment is safely positioned and maintained in line with the Trust polices.
- To maintain patient confidentiality and treat patients with dignity and respect.
- To follow established TMS protocols and clinical governance procedures.
- To communicate effectively with the TMS Clinical Lead and other members of the research team locally and other sites.
- To maintain a high degree of precision regarding TMS administration, in terms of localisation of stimulation site, safe administration and patient monitoring.
- To support the Consultant psychiatrist lead and the Business and performance manager to develop evaluation and feedback structures for the TMS service to allow the measurement of outcomes and impact.
- To support in the development of future business cases with regard to ongoing service provision.
- To support the development and delivery of research associated activities relating to TMS.
- To ensure supervision and oversight of supplies and essential equipment in the department including procurement and stock management.
- To manage referrals from other provider organisations including private providers.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified to degree level or equivalent relevant experience in mental health nursing, psycology, or neuroscience
- Masters degree in related subject or additional postgraduate training/experience up to master's degree equivalent
- Highly relevant and specialist theoretical and practical knowledge underpinned by current evidence-based practice including broad range of assessments and treatments relevant to specialist patient group and extensive knowledge of a range of appropriate specialist therapeutic interventions
Desirable
- Relevant qualification in management or leadership
Training
Desirable
- Leadership or management training
- Training in audit or outcome and feedback measures
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing support services to people with mental health problems and vulnerable people
- Experience of developing therapeutic relationships with patients whilst being mindful of their needs and priorities
Desirable
- Experience of working in TMS or ECT services would confer a special advantage
- Experience of developing patient centred outcome measures and feedback mechanisms would be of benefit as would an enthusiasm for engaging patients in feedback
- Experience of working within an Acute Inpatient Mental Health environment
- Experience of working within an ECT or TMS service previously
- Expertise working or leading clinical research
Knowledge
Essential
- A working knowledge of major depression and other forms of major mental illness
- Knowledge and experience relation to the assessment of risk and risk management
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop rapport with patients, professionals and partners both internal and externally to the organisations
- Excellent literacy skills to a standard that enables the post holder to record clinical observations and participate in the development of relevant business cases
Desirable
- Experience in the delivery of TMS or ECT treatment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified to degree level or equivalent relevant experience in mental health nursing, psycology, or neuroscience
- Masters degree in related subject or additional postgraduate training/experience up to master's degree equivalent
- Highly relevant and specialist theoretical and practical knowledge underpinned by current evidence-based practice including broad range of assessments and treatments relevant to specialist patient group and extensive knowledge of a range of appropriate specialist therapeutic interventions
Desirable
- Relevant qualification in management or leadership
Training
Desirable
- Leadership or management training
- Training in audit or outcome and feedback measures
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing support services to people with mental health problems and vulnerable people
- Experience of developing therapeutic relationships with patients whilst being mindful of their needs and priorities
Desirable
- Experience of working in TMS or ECT services would confer a special advantage
- Experience of developing patient centred outcome measures and feedback mechanisms would be of benefit as would an enthusiasm for engaging patients in feedback
- Experience of working within an Acute Inpatient Mental Health environment
- Experience of working within an ECT or TMS service previously
- Expertise working or leading clinical research
Knowledge
Essential
- A working knowledge of major depression and other forms of major mental illness
- Knowledge and experience relation to the assessment of risk and risk management
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop rapport with patients, professionals and partners both internal and externally to the organisations
- Excellent literacy skills to a standard that enables the post holder to record clinical observations and participate in the development of relevant business cases
Desirable
- Experience in the delivery of TMS or ECT treatment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
