ECT Team Leader

Job summary

THE LINDEN CENTRE, CHELMSFORD - ECT CLINIC

We are looking for a Band 7 Team Leader to join our friendly ECT service based at The Linden Centre, Chelmsford. The post holder will manage the Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) suite and the co-ordination and delivery of ECT service ensuring it meets accepted quality and safety standards in accordance with national and local guidelines. The post holder will support and work in close collaboration with the ECT Team in the management of the Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) suite and the co-ordination and delivery of the ECT service. The post holder will need to be flexible, approachable, helpful and co-operative with other staff, upholding the ethos of EPUT of good customer care at all times with an awareness of own attitude at all times. Previous experience in a similar health care setting would be an advantage and good computer skills are essential. The role will provide opportunities for you to develop your skills professionally and make a difference to our service users whom require treatment. The ECT treatment days are Tuesdays and Fridays.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for the management of the Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) suite and the co-ordination and delivery of ECT service, ensuring it meets accepted quality and safety standards in accordance with national and local guidelines. This will include working with all disciplines involved with ECT across the Trust and with external organizations.

• The post holder will have the clinical skills relative to the delivery of ECT. This means keeping clinically up to date; providing guidance and support to service user care in the psychological and physical preparation for ECT, based on evidence and locally agreed protocols and policies.
• To ensure the ECT suite is properly prepared, organized and maintained for ECT practice in accordance with ECT Accreditation Service (ECTAS) standards.
• To ensure regular maintenance of ECT equipment and the suite, in accordance with Trust policy and procedure.
• To contribute towards effective management and utilization of resources within the ECT suite.
• To ensure efficient use of staffing resources in the treatment areas, ensuring staffing levels are safe, appropriate and contain the necessary skill mix at each treatment session.
• To participate in assessment, care planning and review of all service users referred for ECT as appropriate, with the relevant disciplines.

About us

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

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What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.