Senior ECT Nurse ( or Development Opportunity)
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Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Devon Partnership NHS Trusts nationally recognised ECT Team for a Band 6 Specialist Practitioner with a development route available for Band 5 nurses. The team is based at Franklyn House, Exeter, and delivers ECT across several locations including Exmouth, North Devon, Torbay, and the Royal Devon University Hospital sites.
The ECT Clinic is at Exmouth Community Hospital on Monday and Friday from 08:00-16:00.
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Devon Partnership NHS Trusts nationally recognised ECT Team for a Band 6 Specialist Practitioner with a development route available for Band 5 nurses. The team is based at Franklyn House, Exeter, and delivers ECT across several locations including Exmouth, North Devon, Torbay, and the Royal Devon University Hospital sites.
The ECT Clinic is at Exmouth Community Hospital on Monday and Friday from 08:00-16:00.
Accredited with multiple commendations from the Royal College of Psychiatrists, we are proud to be a national leader in Nurse-led ECT delivery and innovation.
This clinical role is ideal for a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a passion for holistic, person-centred care and a drive to develop skills in both mental and physical health. Previous experience in ECT is not required as full training and national certification will be provided. The role offers a rare chance to build in-depth clinical expertise while observing meaningful patient recovery and long-term outcomes. Flexibility and mobility are essential, and while the base is Exeter, treatment is delivered across the region.
Shortlisting will take place on 2nd July 2025 and Interviews are provisionally planned for 9th July 2025.
Main duties of the job
The ECT Specialist Practitioner plays a key clinical role in delivering safe, effective, and compassionate electroconvulsive therapy to patients with complex needs. You will gain competencies in physical health monitoring including ECGs, venepuncture, and by the end of training will be a practitioner able to administer ECT having completed these capabilities. The successful applicant learn to work collaboratively with acute hospital theatre teams to support patients undergoing treatment. Training will be tailored to equip you with all necessary skills for delivering high-quality care in diverse settings.
Duties include preparing patients for ECT, administering treatment initially under supervision, then on qualifying independently, monitoring recovery, and conducting three-month post-treatment follow-ups. As part of a small but highly influential team, you'll also contribute to national discussions on ECT practice, supported by colleagues active on national ECT committees. Clinics run primarily on Mondays and Fridays, with occasional schedule variability due to acute care demands. The role does not currently involve working Bank Holidays.
If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate clinician seeking to specialise in a highly respected area of mental health care, and continually looking to develop both professionally and personally we would love to hear from you.
For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact Pam Spencer on 07970 967560.
About Us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Details
Date posted
30 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£29,970 to £44,962 a year 8am to 4pm Mon to Fri but need for flexibility on occasion
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9369-25-0358
Job locations
Franklyn House
Franklyn Drive
Exeter
Devon
EX2 9HS
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
* An understanding of the principles and practice around ECT
* An understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental capacity act and their applications Understanding of recovery principles and practice in Mental health
Desirable
* Up to date knowledge in ECT (Band 6)
* Ability to perform all the non- invasive, and invasive procedures with regard to ECT and ECGS. (Band 6)
* Ability to provide job related training to multi-disciplinary staff (Band 6)
* Understand the principles and practice of ECT as per Evidenced based Practice, An understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental capacity Act and their applications with regard to ECT. Understanding and applying recovery principles and practice in Mental Health and ECT (Band 6)
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Mental Health/Learning Disability Nurse who has completed the NALNECT Foundation in ECT Course and the Experienced Nurse in ECT Course. The NALNECT Nurse Administered ECT Course can be completed in the role, Safeguarding training and knowledge (Essential for Band 6)
* Trained in the use of Manual Handling
* Trained in Immediate Life Support
* Registered Nurse (Mental Health/Learning Disability/General) (Essential for Band 5)
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working with a variety of mental health presentations
* Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
* Experience of working in an MDT (Band 6)
* Experience of ECT Clinics and practice. (Band 6)
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
* Experience of working with a variety of mental health presentations
* Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
* Experience of working in an MDT (Band 6)
* Experience of ECT Clinics and practice. (Band 6)
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.
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.
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
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Franklyn House
Franklyn Drive
Exeter
Devon
EX2 9HS
Employer's website
https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Franklyn House
Franklyn Drive
Exeter
Devon
EX2 9HS
Employer's website
https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Hospitals
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