Closing date: 14 June 2026
ECT Deputy Clinical Lead - Parklands Hospital
The Parklands Hospital ECT Clinic provides Electroconvulsive Therapy for the Mid & North Division of Hampshire & the Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. We seek a Band 6 RN/ODP ECT Deputy Clinical Lead (22.5 hours per week) to support day‑to‑day running of the clinic and ensure safe, effective delivery of the ECT service.
The role includes ECT assessment, post‑treatment care, audit, and supporting adherence to Electroconvulsive Therapy Accreditation Service (ECTAS) requirements. You will work closely with the Lead ECT Nurse, contribute to service development, and support education for referring teams.
Main duties of the job
The ECT Deputy Clinical Lead will support the Parklands Hospital ECT Service by providing advanced clinical knowledge, decision making and leadership. Working alongside the ECT Lead Nurse, the post holder will manage patient care episodes, carry out pre‑ and post‑treatment assessments, support referrals, and act up in the Lead Nurse’s absence.
Key responsibilities include: managing patient care episodes, completing clinical assessments, offering advice to colleagues, patients and families, supporting student training, contributing to induction programmes, leading and supervising staff during allocated ECT sessions, participating in audits, service evaluation, and personal development planning. The role requires working every Monday and Friday in the clinic, plus an additional day for administrative and management tasks.
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse Mental Health with live NMC PIN/Operating Department Practitioner with live HCPC PIN.
* 1st Degree or equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
* Commitment to ongoing professional development.
* Performing ECGs.
* Administer intravenous drugs and fluids within appropriate guidelines.
* Enhanced knowledge of anaesthetic support practices which encompasses:
* Pre‑treatment clinical assessments and workup.
* Anaesthetic circuits and other equipment available within the treatment area.
* All related pharmacology including induction agents, depolarising muscle relaxants and emergency drugs.
* Identification of normal ECG and recognition of arrhythmias and their treatments.
* Oxygenation needs pre, during and post treatment.
* Care and protection of unconscious patients.
* Post anaesthetic care, complete recovery criteria and the principles involved.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year, pro rata for part‑time hours.
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