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ECT Nurse
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 15 hours per week (Tuesday and Friday 7:00-14:00)
Job ref
436-7524516
Employer
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Treatment Suite, Oleaster Centre
Town
Edgbaston
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 Pro rata
Salary period
Hourly
Closing
03/11/2025 23:59
Interview date
12/11/2025

Employer heading

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust logo

Band 6 Deputy ECT manager/Recovery Nurse

Band 6

Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Job overview

The post holder will take a lead role in co-ordinating and organising as well as recruiting, screening, assessing, implementing and evaluating patients and their treatment plans for ECT. The post holder will work as part of the ECT nursing and wider multidisciplinary team contributing to the development and maintenance of ECTAS standards. The post holder will support the lead Operation Departmental Practitioner/Nurse (ODP) in the recovery area of the ECT department for a given group of patients within an identified framework and model of care. Act as a role model for junior staff in a manner that positively reflects the values of the organisation ensuring effective pathways exist with all stake holders.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

Engaging in management supervision with line manager and participating in appraisal and a personal development framework as per Trust policy.

• Provide guidance, support and expertise relating to patient care in the psychological and physical preparation for ECT.

• Offer full knowledge and understanding of informed consent and its application to individual patient circumstances/needs.

• Have knowledge of Mental Health Act legislation in relation to ECT, as well as the wider context.

• Ensure effective communication between all disciplines involved in ECT delivery and good customer and public relations within the hospital, the Trust and the community.

• Provide anaesthetic support, practice and knowledge, including:

• suitable preparation of the environment

• pre-treatment clinical assessment and documentation

 oxygenation needs pre-, during and post-treatment

• care of and protection of the unconscious patient

• identification of monitoring needs and the operation of equipment/ procedures related to this function

• post-anaesthetic care, complete recovery criteria and the principles involved

• immediate life support skills.

• Ensure the smooth implementation of all organisational/operational issues related to this professional service.

 

Working for our organisation

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.  Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year.  We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community.  If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

 

Engaging in management supervision with line manager and participating in appraisal and a personal development framework as per Trust policy.

• Provide guidance, support and expertise relating to patient care in the psychological and physical preparation for ECT.

• Offer full knowledge and understanding of informed consent and its application to individual patient circumstances/needs.

• Have knowledge of Mental Health Act legislation in relation to ECT, as well as the wider context.

• Ensure effective communication between all disciplines involved in ECT delivery and good customer and public relations within the hospital, the Trust and the community.

• Provide anaesthetic support, practice and knowledge, including:

• suitable preparation of the environment

• pre-treatment clinical assessment and documentation

 oxygenation needs pre-, during and post-treatment

• care of and protection of the unconscious patient

• identification of monitoring needs and the operation of equipment/ procedures related to this function

• post-anaesthetic care, complete recovery criteria and the principles involved

• immediate life support skills.

• Ensure the smooth implementation of all organisational/operational issues related to this professional service.

 

 

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria
  • ILS trained
  • Registered RGN/RMN
  • Significant experience taking lead/ demonstrating leadership
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in working in ECT

Employer certification / accreditation badges

We are a Living Wage EmployerPositive about disabled peopleDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeStonewall Health ChampionsDisability confident employerArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Amy Bell
Job title
ECT Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0121 301 2145
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