Job summary
The Senior Staff Nurse under the supervision of the Clinical Lead is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development of programmes. He/she is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and may be required to demonstrate procedures and supervise qualified and unqualified staff.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be designated to take charge on a regular basis of the ECT clinic as required, and will also fulfil the role of primary nurse to a group of patients. and assist in the delivery of ECT. The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care and is designated to take charge regularly of the ECT suite in the absence of the person with continuing responsibility. The post holder is expected to supervise and be able to teach unqualified staff, including basic and post basic learners.
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
Join our Staff bank
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide effective individual nursing care under the supervision of Clinical Lead for an allocated group of patients by:
- Assist in the management of the ECT Clinic and develop individual treatment plans.
- Provide and oversee the management and care of service users.
- Assessing with the patients their physical, psychological and social problems and need for nursing assistance.
- Preparing and updating the nursing care plans including treatment delegated by medical staff.
- Integrating the care and treatments for other disciplines into the care plans.
- Giving skilled nursing care and treatments.
- Planning the involvement of the patients relatives, teaching and supervising nursing techniques in preparation for the transfer home.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide effective individual nursing care under the supervision of Clinical Lead for an allocated group of patients by:
- Assist in the management of the ECT Clinic and develop individual treatment plans.
- Provide and oversee the management and care of service users.
- Assessing with the patients their physical, psychological and social problems and need for nursing assistance.
- Preparing and updating the nursing care plans including treatment delegated by medical staff.
- Integrating the care and treatments for other disciplines into the care plans.
- Giving skilled nursing care and treatments.
- Planning the involvement of the patients relatives, teaching and supervising nursing techniques in preparation for the transfer home.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN experience of clinical mental and general health care
Desirable
- ECT ECTAS nurse foundation training
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the role of the Support Worker
Desirable
- Demonstrates an awareness of clinical care management of patients undergoing intravenous infusion, anesthesia, & ECT treatment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN experience of clinical mental and general health care
Desirable
- ECT ECTAS nurse foundation training
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the role of the Support Worker
Desirable
- Demonstrates an awareness of clinical care management of patients undergoing intravenous infusion, anesthesia, & ECT treatment
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
ECT Clinic, The Linden Centre
Pudding Wood Lane
Chelmsford
SS16 5NL
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
