Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and passionate Neuromodulation Clinical Nurse within the Trust's Neuromodulation Service.
The service is currently undergoing considerable investment following a successful 2 year pilot of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, with the service expanding and being supported by the refurbishment of the Neuromodulation Suite at Knowsley Resource Centre.
The role provides an opportunity to join an established and progressive team in order to support the team leader to continue to shape and develop the Neuromodulation Service across the Trust.
You will need to have a keen interest in neuromodulation treatments including ECT and TMS to support the delivery of this specialist service.
Applicants should have good interpersonal skills, that will enable them to work collaboratively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers.
Short listing planned for 13th April 2023
Interviews planned for 20th April 2023
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within the Neuro Modulation Service (NMS). They will be a fundamental part of a multidisciplinary team to provide psychiatric physical therapies. The core activities of the NMS Service are to provide Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) service for the Trust.
The post holder will work in partnership with the Clinical Lead for NMS to acquire the knowledge and skills to deputise up in their absence.
As the post-holder, you will be responsible for the manualisation and operation of the appropriate medical equipment in providing the service
About us
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 11 million people.
We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.
At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so
Job description
Job responsibilities
To coordinate and participate in the delivery of psychiatric physical health therapies offered by the service, including ECT & TMSTo develop the skills and knowledge necessary to perform therapies to the prescribed standards subscribed to by the Trust and by national guidance and accreditationThe post holder will be expected to be a good team member, working within the MDT and have the skills to supervise, teach and develop physical health care psychiatric physical therapies skills to clinical staff. Acting as a positive role model in clinical practice, to workautonomously, reaching clinically appropriate decisions based on information received and using the knowledge and experience of the multi disciplinary teamTo provide managerial responsibilities for the junior staff members of the team, including management of sickness and absence, PACE and supervisionRequiring excellent communication skills and interpersonal effectiveness. Able to liaise across the multi disciplinary team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To coordinate and participate in the delivery of psychiatric physical health therapies offered by the service, including ECT & TMSTo develop the skills and knowledge necessary to perform therapies to the prescribed standards subscribed to by the Trust and by national guidance and accreditationThe post holder will be expected to be a good team member, working within the MDT and have the skills to supervise, teach and develop physical health care psychiatric physical therapies skills to clinical staff. Acting as a positive role model in clinical practice, to workautonomously, reaching clinically appropriate decisions based on information received and using the knowledge and experience of the multi disciplinary teamTo provide managerial responsibilities for the junior staff members of the team, including management of sickness and absence, PACE and supervisionRequiring excellent communication skills and interpersonal effectiveness. Able to liaise across the multi disciplinary team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Degree level or willing to work towards
- Knowledge of ECT
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Evidence of supervision of junior staff
Desirable
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable experience of working in a clinical area
- Demonstrable experience of working with people who experience serious on-going mental health problems.
Desirable
- Knowledge of neuromodulation services
Values
Essential
- Continuous Improvement
- Accountability
- Respectfulness
- Enthusiasm
- Support
- High professional standards
- Responsive to service users
- Engaging leadership style
- Strong customer service belief
- Transparency and honesty
- Discreet
- Change oriented
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively both verbally and non-verbally
- Possess excellent listening and negotiation skills
- Knowledge of clinical risk and Health & Safety Management
- Demonstrate a good knowledge of The Code; being able to identify gaps in own knowledge base.
Desirable
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Compassionate and motivated about the needs of mental health clients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Degree level or willing to work towards
- Knowledge of ECT
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Evidence of supervision of junior staff
Desirable
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable experience of working in a clinical area
- Demonstrable experience of working with people who experience serious on-going mental health problems.
Desirable
- Knowledge of neuromodulation services
Values
Essential
- Continuous Improvement
- Accountability
- Respectfulness
- Enthusiasm
- Support
- High professional standards
- Responsive to service users
- Engaging leadership style
- Strong customer service belief
- Transparency and honesty
- Discreet
- Change oriented
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively both verbally and non-verbally
- Possess excellent listening and negotiation skills
- Knowledge of clinical risk and Health & Safety Management
- Demonstrate a good knowledge of The Code; being able to identify gaps in own knowledge base.
Desirable
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Compassionate and motivated about the needs of mental health clients
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
