Band 6 Charge Nurse ECT Suite

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience.

Please note due to the nature of our roles and patient demographic, you will be required to undertake physical intervention training and remain trained, as required by your role.

Job overview

Are you an experienced Mental Health Nurse looking to develop your leadership skills within a specialist and highly rewarding service?

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Charge Nurse to join our Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Service based at the Julian Hospital, Norwich. This is an exciting opportunity to become a senior member of a specialist multidisciplinary team delivering ECT treatment for adults experiencing severe and complex mental health difficulties.

Working alongside Consultant Psychiatrists, Anaesthetists, Operating Department Practitioners and nursing colleagues, you will provide clinical leadership, coordinate the day-to-day running of the clinic and ensure the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care throughout the patient's treatment journey.

This role offers the opportunity to develop specialist skills within ECT whilst supporting service development, governance and quality improvement activities.

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As the Charge Nurse for the ECT Service, you will provide senior clinical leadership and operational coordination within the clinic.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and coordinating the nursing team during ECT clinics.
• Ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care.
• Supporting patients and relatives throughout the treatment pathway.
• Undertaking comprehensive physical and mental health assessments.
• Monitoring patients before, during and following treatment.
• Supporting Consultant Psychiatrists, Anaesthetists and other multidisciplinary team members during ECT procedures.
• Maintaining high standards of clinical documentation and record keeping.
• Providing clinical supervision, support and leadership to nursing colleagues.
• Promoting compliance with national ECT standards, Trust policies and governance requirements.
• Contributing to audit, service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Supporting workforce development, training and competency assessment within the service.

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About Us

The ECT Service at Julian Hospital provides specialist treatment for individuals experiencing severe mental illness where ECT has been identified as an appropriate treatment option.

The team consists of Consultant Psychiatrists, Anaesthetists, Operating Department Practitioners and experienced Mental Health Nurses who work collaboratively to deliver high-quality care in a supportive and professional environment.

As a small and specialised team, we value strong working relationships, compassionate patient care and continuous learning. Patients often attend the service twice weekly over a number of weeks, providing opportunities to develop therapeutic relationships and support both patients and their families throughout treatment.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where staff feel supported, valued and able to develop professionally.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.

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Please be aware that, due to the high number of applications for certain roles, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

YOUR APPLICATION

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post may be 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.