Job overview
The Neuromodulation service seeks a hardworking, enthusiastic and genuine band 5 nurse to join a dynamic, skilled, and friendly nursing team in a part time role to work in an accredited Neuromodulation Service (Electro-convulsive Therapy (ECT) & Transcranial Magnetic stimulation (TMS) service based at Kingfisher Court mental health unit in Radlett
Skills and experience in a similar a similar healthcare setting would be an advantage, however you will be provided training to develop your skills in ECT and TMS and make a difference to people suffering mental illness who require assessment and treatment. Good IT skills are essential aspect to the role. The service hours are currently on Monday - Friday 7.30 – 15.30. The successful candidate will be required to work 7.5hrs per week in a single shift or split in two shifts and have the opportunity to join the Bank Bureau and work shifts in Neuromodulation service and other departments within the trust.
Whilst we welcome all applications from all suitable candidates, unfortunately, we will not be offering sponsorship for this role.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will attend training inhouse and external and acquire the skills and experience to work flexibly across all areas of the Neuromodulation service. Support the patient throughout the ECT or TMS care and treatment pathway from assessment to treatment and monitoring. Ensuring that referrals are discussed at the MDT meetings and the patient is support in the most appropriate treatment pathway. Ensure the practice in the ECT and TMS services meets the accepted quality and safety standards in accordance with national and local guidelines. Understanding the ECTAS accreditation standards, and provide a consistent approach to care and treatment for all referred patients. To ensure safe clinical practice takes place and is maintained to Care Quality Commission standards at all times and is in line with the NHS Constitution. To deliver effective and safe services which support the key elements of clinical/practice governance. Focus on supporting the team to introduce ways of continuously improving the quality of their service and safeguarding high standards of care by creating an environment in which excellence will flourish.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of the role and responsibilities please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents.
Person specification
Analytical Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good decision making skills
- Flexible and responsive approach to care
- Knowledge and ability to positively manage change
- Ability to identify and manage changes to clinical risks
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
- Ability to chair meetings effectively
- Written, verbal & non-verbal communication skills
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
- Experience of working as part of an MDT and communicate efficiently
- Evidence based interventions
- Medication Management
- Legal issues relating to consent and the MHA, MCA
- Issues involved in the treatment of mental illness and key features of relapse prevention
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- RNMH/RNLD/RGN with experience
- Intermediate Life Support training
- Current membership of NMC
- Basic IT skills, in particular MS word
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge of ECT, related to theory, efficacy, practices and procedures
- Professional Degree
- Clinical Supervision experience
- Teaching/Training experience
- ECT Foundation course
- Experienced ECT Nurse course
- TMS training
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This advert is for Neuromodulation Staff Nurse with Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Hatfield, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £33,677 - £40,996 Per annum, Pro rata (5% HCAS Included). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 06 Aug 2026.
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