About this role
Job summary
Neuromodulation Team seeks an experienced an experienced RMN to practice in our developed ECT (Electro-convulsive Therapy) & TMS (Transcranial Magnetic stimulation) clinics based at the Kingsley Green site in Radlett. The candidate must be a dedicated, enthusiastic and genuine individual to join our dynamic nursing team as a band 6 nurse. Previous experience in a similar setting would be an advantage and a comprehensive knowledge of working with patients with mental, social and physical health conditions is essential. Good IT skills are essential to the role. A challenging role for a talented and ambitious professional with real scope to develop your skills in this service and make a difference to people with mental illnesses who require Neuromodulation treatments
You will work with dynamic team of professionals dedicated to the ECT & TMS service with updated knowledge, skills and experience in assessing, treating and monitoring patients with moderate to severe depressive illness and treatment resistant conditions. Both the ECT & TMS clinics will operate Monday to Friday at two sites Kingfisher Court ECT & TMS suites and Watford General Hospital Theatres.
The band 6 Neuromodulation Nurse will be required to work 5 x 07.30 -15.30 shifts Monday - Friday. The successful candidate will be offered ECT and TMS and recovery training.
Main duties of the job
The Neuromodulation Charge Nurse will work in close collaboration with the Lead Nurse in the clinical and operational management of the ECT and TMS service. Coordinate the delivery of the ECT and TMS assessments, treatments and monitoring. Work collaboratively with the referring and core MDT team, ensuring the service meets the quality and safety standard in accordance with national and local guidelines.
Demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process, including joint working with the Multi-Disciplinary Team to meet the needs of the patients and carers to ensure that they are working to HPFT Clinical Policies and Procedures/Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Practice and Standards.
Develop the necessary skills and experience to be able to work flexibly across all areas within the Neuromodulation service. Ensure the service is meeting accepted quality and safety standards in accordance with national and local guidelines, obtaining and maintaining ECT accreditation standards, and provide a consistent approach across the Trust.
Ensure safe clinical practice is maintained to Care Quality Commission standards at all times and in line with the NHS Constitution. Deliver effective and safe services which support the key elements of clinical/practice governance and focus on supporting the team to introduce ways of continuously improving service quality. Safeguard the high standards of care by creating an environment in which excellence will flourish.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further details on the job description please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience Essential
RNMH/RNLD/RGN experience Intermediate Life Support training Current membership of NMC
Desirable
TMS training Teaching/Training experience Specialist knowledge of ECT, related to theory, efficacy, practices and procedures
Areas of experience and knowledge Essential
Leadership and motivational skills Organisational skills and the ability to work effectively within a management structure Experience of assessing and managing clinical risk
Communication Skills Essential
Recognises and reflects on barriers to effective communication, modifying communication in response De-escalation in managing verbal aggression of disturbed service users Keeps accurate and complete records and communication consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
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.
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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 Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Kingsley Green
ECT Suite - Kingfisher court
Radlett
WD7 9FB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)