We are looking for a committed Bank Band 6 Neuromodulation/ECT Practitioner/Operating Department Practitioner/Anaesthetic Nurse specialising in ECT to join us as part of a dedicated team of professionals that provides the highest standards of care and support to people with Acute Mental Health needs.
The post-holder will support the ECT department working in the ECT environment. You must have a sound level of expertise, knowledge and be skilled in the delivery of care to patients who are referred to the service. You will provide bank support to the ECT Lead Nurse.
This post is currently based at the ECT suite which is an off-site unit attached to the Department of Psychiatry and linked to East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust via a corridor and established SLA (service level agreement) for support.
We are building a new hospital in Bexhill to replace our inpatient services at the Department of Psychiatry. This means that, if you are successful in your application, you will be asked to transfer to the new facilities when they open in 2026
As a Bank Band 6 Neuromodulation/ECT Practitioner/Operating Department Practitioner/Anaesthetic Nurse, you will be a vital part of our multi-disciplinary team undertaking ongoing monitoring, assessment, documentation and care of our patients receiving ECT treatment at the clinic and related units at the Department of Psychiatry. You will be expected to administer and monitor medication.
You will provide clinical and managerial leadership at the ECT clinic, supervising junior staff and trainees and regularly taking charge of the clinical environment over a span of duty. We work closely with other teams and professionals to ensure the effective management of our patients.
We work on Tuesdays and Fridays weekly from 07.30 - 15.30 which includes a 30-minute break. You will also be expected to provide leave cover for ECT Lead
As a Mental Health Trust, Sussex Partnership places a huge focus on the wellbeing of our staff, as well as ensuring our reward packages reflect the immensely important work they do.
Your Benefits
- Access to a host of discount schemes including Blue Light Card
- Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 27 days plus 8 Bank Holidays)
- Excellent NHS Pension
- Discounted Gym Memberships
- A position within a Trust rated as 'Outstanding' for caring and 'Good' overall by the CQC
- Access to full psychological support via our internal wellbeing team
- Excellent supervision programmes, with ongoing opportunities for training and development.
In return for your skills and expertise we can offer you continued training and development, variety and a rewarding challenge and the opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive team
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Michael Nurse Job title: ECT Coordinator Email address: michael.nurse1@nhs.net
