Job summary
We are looking for a committed Bank Band 6 Neuromodulation/ECT Practitioner/Operating Department Practitioner/Anaesthetic Nurse specialising in ECT to join us as part of a dedicated team of professionals that provides the highest standards of care and support to people with Acute Mental Health needs.
The post-holder will support the ECT department working in the ECT environment. You must have a sound level of expertise, knowledge and be skilled in the delivery of care to patients who are referred to the service. You will provide bank support to the ECT Lead Nurse.
This post is currently based at the ECT suite which is an off-site unit attached to the Department of Psychiatry and linked to East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust via a corridor and established SLA (service level agreement) for support.
We are building a new hospital in Bexhill to replace our inpatient services at the Department of Psychiatry. This means that, if you are successful in your application, you will be asked to transfer to the new facilities when they open in 2026
Main duties of the job
As a Bank Band 6 Neuromodulation/ECT Practitioner/Operating Department Practitioner/Anaesthetic Nurse, you will be a vital part of our multi-disciplinary team undertaking ongoing monitoring, assessment, documentation and care of our patients receiving ECT treatment at the clinic and related units at the Department of Psychiatry. You will be expected to administer and monitor medication.
You will provide clinical and managerial leadership at the ECT clinic, supervising junior staff and trainees and regularly taking charge of the clinical environment over a span of duty. We work closely with other teams and professionals to ensure the effective management of our patients.
We work on Tuesdays and Fridays weekly from 07.30 - 15.30 which includes a 30-minute break. You will also be expected to provide leave cover for ECT Lead
About us
As a Mental Health Trust, Sussex Partnership places a huge focus on the wellbeing of our staff, as well as ensuring our reward packages reflect the immensely important work they do.
Your benefits:
Access to a host of discount schemes including Blue Light Card
Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 27 days plus 8 Bank Holidays)
Excellent NHS Pension
Discounted Gym Memberships
A position within a Trust rated as 'Outstanding' for caring and 'Good' overall by the CQC
Access to full psychological support via our internal wellbeing team
Excellent supervision programmes, with ongoing opportunities for training and development.
In return for your skills and expertise we can offer you continued training and development, variety and a rewarding challenge and the opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive team
Job description
Job responsibilities
In order to be a successful Staff in our team you will:
- Be registered with the NMC.
- Have experience and training of managing unconscious patients and working closely with care staff and multi-disciplinary team, anaesthetists and allied professionals.
- Possess prior experience working with adults with complex mental health difficulties
- Be passionate about working with adults with complex mental health difficulties
It would also be advantageous if you are:
- Have experience delivering a high standard of care in clinical environments and off-site units delivering treatments requiring the use of anaesthesia.
See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
In order to be a successful Staff in our team you will:
- Be registered with the NMC.
- Have experience and training of managing unconscious patients and working closely with care staff and multi-disciplinary team, anaesthetists and allied professionals.
- Possess prior experience working with adults with complex mental health difficulties
- Be passionate about working with adults with complex mental health difficulties
It would also be advantageous if you are:
- Have experience delivering a high standard of care in clinical environments and off-site units delivering treatments requiring the use of anaesthesia.
See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must be qualified with Health Professionals Commission, experience to degree level, proven years work experience as a qualified professional.
- Diploma in Higher Education (DipHE) Operating Department Practitioner, Anaesthetic Nurse RGN
- Registered with Health Professionals Council appropriate to the job role,
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Proven working experience as a qualified professional
- Post qualifying experience relevant to the care group
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must be qualified with Health Professionals Commission, experience to degree level, proven years work experience as a qualified professional.
- Diploma in Higher Education (DipHE) Operating Department Practitioner, Anaesthetic Nurse RGN
- Registered with Health Professionals Council appropriate to the job role,
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Proven working experience as a qualified professional
- Post qualifying experience relevant to the care group
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
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).
