Band 6 Bank ECT Practitioner

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Band 6 Bank ECT Practitioner – Devizes, Wiltshire.

An opportunity has arisen within Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust for a Bank band 6 ECT Practitioner based in Devizes, Wiltshire. The post is clinical, with many interesting aspects. An ECT practitioner draws on knowledge learned as an RMN and has a range of knowledge and skills in physical health care.

• Provide clinical support to the ECT Team, working closely with all team members, sharing skills and information, and viewing the clinic as part of the continuum of care.
• Lead, develop, and motivate the team, acting as a role model and contributing nursing expertise and specialist knowledge.
• Apply critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to improve service delivery and interpret data audits to influence healthcare outcomes.
• Support patients with complex physical health needs by working with the team in theatres in the Acute Trusts.
• Travel to the three district general hospital clinics as required, ensuring nursing coverage and driving between sites.
• Manage clinic schedules, which typically start at 8 am and may extend beyond 4 pm on occasion due to delays.

• Good understanding of the National Early Warning Score (NEWS).
• Will receive on‑the‑job training for ECT practice; prior ECT clinic experience is not required.
• Strong critical thinking, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing (as listed by the Trust)

For further details or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:
Name: Jo Giddings
Job title: ECT Team Manager
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