Job summary 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 Engaging in management supervision with line manager and participating in appraisal and a personal development framework as per Trust policy. o Provide guidance, support and expertise relating to patient care in the psychological and physical preparation for ECT. o Offer full knowledge and understanding of informed consent and its application to individual patient circumstances/needs. o Have knowledge of Mental Health Act legislation in relation to ECT, as well as the wider context. o Ensure effective communication between all disciplines involved in ECT delivery and good customer and public relations within the hospital, the Trust and the community. o Provide anaesthetic support, practice and knowledge, including: o suitable preparation of the environment o pre-treatment clinical assessment and documentation oxygenation needs pre-, during and post-treatment o care of and protection of the unconscious patient o identification of monitoring needs and the operation of equipment/ procedures related to this function o post-anaesthetic care, complete recovery criteria and the principles involved o immediate life support skills. o Ensure the smooth implementation of all organisational/operational issues related to this professional service. About us 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. Date posted 01 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 436-7073066 Job locations Oleaster Centre 6 mindelsohn crescent Edgbaston B15 2SY Job description Job responsibilities For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification. We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. Job description Job responsibilities For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification. We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. Person Specification Experience Essential working knowledge of MHA Desirable Previous experience of supporting ECT for inpatients Person Specification Experience Essential working knowledge of MHA Desirable Previous experience of supporting ECT for inpatients 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). 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. 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 Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Oleaster Centre 6 mindelsohn crescent Edgbaston B15 2SY Employer's website https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)