ECT Nurse

Oxford Health NHS Trust

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Job summary

Interventional Psychiatry Service in Oxford is looking for two highly motivated, skilled, flexible nurses to join the team caring for patients receiving Electro-convulsive Therapy (ECT), Ketamine, and rTMS therapy. This treatments are vital for patients suffering with treatment-resistant depression and can really make a different to their lives. We are looking for enthusiastic, driven team players, with excellent communication and organisational skills to join our friendly team.

The service currently provides:

ECT treatment on Tuesdays and Fridays mornings (2-10 patients)
Ketamine treatment to Oxfordshire patients on Tuesdays and Fridays (3-6 patients)
NHS Self-funded ketamine treatment on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (24 patients) .
rTMS treatment to Oxfordshire patients and self funded treatment on Mondays - Fridays

Main duties of the job

To provide and deliver high quality care for named patients receiving ECT treatment to agreed practice guidelines in line with ECT accreditation service (ECTAS) standards.

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to patients and carers.

To provide clinical care working within a person cantered model, assisting and liaising with clinical and referring teams involved in clinical management of patients.

To contribute to the development and maintenance of ECTAS standards as part of the nursing team.

To work flexibly across both ECT and ketamine clinics as required.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

09 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year Per annum | Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

267-OA5617803-B

Job locations

Warneford Hospital

Warneford Lane

Oxford

OX3 7JX

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Interventional Psychiatry suite is based at the Warneford Hospital and it continues to develop and expand.

In this role, you will be working alongside the IPS Lead Nurse, IPS consultant, IPS doctors, anaesthetic team, wards, community staff as well as patient's and carers to ensure that patients receive an excellent standard of care.

We are interested in hearing from dual or Mental Health Registered Staff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Interventional Psychiatry suite is based at the Warneford Hospital and it continues to develop and expand.

We are interested in hearing from dual or Mental Health Registered Staff.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

RMN or RGN experience of clinical mental or general health care.

Desirable

Experience of working in ECT Department.

Knowledge

Essential

Maintains up to date working knowledge and skills set within a nursing context. Evidence of further and ongoing professional development.

Desirable

Demonstrates an awareness of clinical care management of patients undergoing intravenous infusion, anaesthesia, & ECT treatment.

Qualifications

Essential

Evidence of good IT skills.

Desirable

Phlebotomy and ECG skills.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

RMN or RGN experience of clinical mental or general health care.

Desirable

Experience of working in ECT Department.

Knowledge

Essential

Maintains up to date working knowledge and skills set within a nursing context. Evidence of further and ongoing professional development.

Desirable

Demonstrates an awareness of clinical care management of patients undergoing intravenous infusion, anaesthesia, & ECT treatment.

Qualifications

Essential

Evidence of good IT skills.

Desirable

Phlebotomy and ECG skills.

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.