Oxford Health NHS Trust

Interventional Psychiatry Technician - Oxford

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Job summary

Are you motivated, highly organised, and full of new ideas?

We're looking for a creative team player with good interpersonal, communication skills and IT skills to join the Interventional Psychiatry ( rTMS, ECT, Ketamine) team as Technician.

The purpose of this post is to deliver high quality care for patients receiving rapid transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and ketamine treatment.

The treatments are vital for patients suffering with treatment -resistant depression and can really make a change to their lives. The post holder will develop knowledge and skills across all three therapeutic areas: rTMS, ECT, ketamine.

We are keen to help you develop into this role and our friendly team will support you with a structured orientation focusing on Interventional Psychiatry Technician competencies. A willingness to undertake other trainings related to this role as well cannulation, ECG is essential. As we develop the team dynamically, there will be opportunities for further, interesting career progression.

The Interventional Psychiatry suite is based at the Warneford Hospital and Sane POWIC Building, and it continues to develop and expand quickly.

Main duties of the job

The service currently provides:

rTMS - between Monday and Friday.
ECT treatment on Tuesday and Friday 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).

Key duties include:

To assist with rTMS administration and related activities, including preparation and assisting patients under the direction of the clinical team.
To be involved in administrative duties as required in the clinic/department in liaison with colleagues.
To provide support to clinical staff and act on own behalf within department/service guidelines.
To support Ketamine and ECT clinic if needed.
To act on own initiative, organize own workload and represent the service within the scope of departmental policy
Other duties as agreed by Lead Nurse
All staff have an obligation to participate in the Trust's incident reporting system and to participate in and comply with the procedures and techniques for managing risks.
Ability to work within the boundaries of their existing and developing skills at all times

About us

In return for your commitment, you can expect many opportunities to continue and develop professionally, competencies within this role in accordance with your agreed personal development plans.

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

31 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum/pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-OA5283721-B

Job locations

Warneford Hospital, Interventional Psychiatry

Warneford Lane

Oxford

OX3 7JX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our team works passionately to ensure high quality, patient centered care is at the heart of everything we do. You will be part of an inspiring, motivated, supportive and very friendly multi-disciplinary team where your energetic and passionate contribution is highly important as we are developing and empowering our service.

In this role. you will work 37. 5h hours per week in Interventional Psychiatry ( rTMS, ECT, Ketamine) under the supervision of registered nurses/ clinical fellows to assist in the administration and delivery of treatments in accordance with a person centered care approach, working as part of an effective multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patients receive an excellent standard care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Significant experience within a health/care setting relevant to the role.
Passion and curiosity to engage in ongoing professional learning and development in mental health to enhance own professional progression and support to create modern, compassionate, therapeutic area
Excellent IT skills

Desirable

Experience of working within rTMS Service or Interventional Psychiatry.
Worked in a mental health setting.

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication, interpersonal, observational skills.
Adaptable to change, flexibility
Able to organize own time effectively, creativity.

Personal qualities

Essential

Good and passionate team player.
Resilience and equanimity.
Able to manage under stressful conditions and to be emotionally resilient and positive.
Good interpersonal skills.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Significant experience within a health/care setting relevant to the role.
Passion and curiosity to engage in ongoing professional learning and development in mental health to enhance own professional progression and support to create modern, compassionate, therapeutic area
Excellent IT skills

Desirable

Experience of working within rTMS Service or Interventional Psychiatry.
Worked in a mental health setting.

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication, interpersonal, observational skills.
Adaptable to change, flexibility
Able to organize own time effectively, creativity.

Personal qualities

Essential

Good and passionate team player.
Resilience and equanimity.
Able to manage under stressful conditions and to be emotionally resilient and positive.
Good interpersonal 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.