About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to come and join our team at SHPU and work as a Specialist Nurse - Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and Treatment Suite Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist service delivering safe, high-quality and evidence - based care to patients who are receiving ECT.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively across a wide range of professionals as part of an MDT as well as working autonomously.
We are looking highly motivated and experienced individual who is passionate about providing person centred and compassionate patient care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide specialist nursing leadership and clinical expertise within the ECT suite, ensuring safe effective and person centered care. The post holder will be responsible for coordinating ECT before, during and after treatment and will work closely with the MDT to ensure high standards of care.
Key responsibilities will include (not exclusive) undertaking patient assessments, monitoring of physical and mental health and supporting patients, families and carers throughout the process.
The post also includes maintaining ECTAS accreditation and working within these guidelines, ensuring the adherence to legal frameworks and both local and national policies.
The post holder will support service development, provide supervision and support junior staff whilst maintaining accurate clinical records. The successful candidate will have excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
About us
We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.
What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.
It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of
If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.
We are very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for full details - please speak to nominated contact for further details.
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills Essential
oKnowledge and Experience in ECT oWorking knowledge and understanding of adult and older adult with organic and functional mental health issues at least 2 years. oParticipation in staff training / development oIT Literate oAbility to respond to the individual rights/needs/opinions of patients and carers oAbility to work as part of a multidisciplinary team oKnowledge of and ability in implementing and practicing supervision and appraisals oPresentation skills
Desirable
oBudget Management training oHR - sickness/absence training
Training and qualifications Essential
oRegistered Nurse-Mental health oDegree or equivalent. oSpecialist knowledge across a range of work procedures and practices. oProfessional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by training and/or combination of additional post registration/postgraduate specialist training, experience and/or short course, CPD or equivalent.
Desirable
oRelevant post graduate qualification oDiploma in Leadership and Management for Health & Social Care Level 5 or equivalent ( or willing to work towards
Experience Essential
oExperience and evidence of working with adult and older people with mental health problems oDemonstrable experience of ability to undertake the role oExperience of Service Development & Team Governance oExperience in working in partnership with others. oExperience in working within MDT/multi professional oExperience of working directly with people with Functional and Organic illnesses and their carers oKnowledge & understanding of mental health issues oEffective Time management oExperience of day-to-day operational management, leadership or mentorship of a clinical team.
Desirable
oExperience of managing a multi-disciplinary staff team oExperience and evident application of budgetary management oExperience of co-ordination of support service provision i.e. catering, cleansing, laundry oImplementation of change management
Other Essential
oSelf-Awareness oRisk Management oKnowledge of and developing skills in implementing and evaluating Policies, Protocols and Procedures oMaintain and develop an environment and culture that improves health, safety and security oAbility to act as an education resource oAbility to prioritise own workload and designated others oFlexibility required to meet service needs. oHigh levels of motivation oDesire to further one's personal development oCommitment to continual service and self-improvement
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Longley Centre
Norwood Grange Drive
Sheffield
S5 7JT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sheffieldpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)