ECT and TMS Clinical Team Leader

NHS; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare NHS Foundation Trust seeks an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse to lead the ECT and TMS teams at St Ann's Hospital. This leadership role offers opportunities for professional growth while ensuring the delivery of safe, effective care for patients undergoing innovative treatment. You will guide a team, oversee clinical practices, and support the development of these essential services in a vibrant and dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Mental Health) required.
• Experience at Staff Nurse band 5 level.
• Ability to supervise untrained staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting ECT and TMS delivery.
• Collaborate with ward teams, GPs and consultants.
• Involved in clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.

Skills

Motivation

Ability to motivate others

Imagination

Determination

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

Job description

Go back Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

ECT and TMS Clinical Team Leader

The closing date is 02 July 2025

We are seeking an experienced RMN as a Clinical Team Leader to join the Electro-Convulsive (ECT) and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Team at St Ann's Hospital.

This is a leadership role with great opportunities to demonstrate your knowledge and abilities, and learning new skills as we continue to develop these services and provide essential treatment to service users.

Main duties of the job

The post holder, an experienced mental health nurse who, acting within their professional boundaries, will be responsible for supporting the delivery of ECT and TMS.

They will work closely with the ECT/TMS team in the provision of Electroconvolsive Therapy and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. They will work collaboratively with the ward teams, GPs and consultants to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.

They will support and carry out where required history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients.

They will be involved in the running of the ECT and TMSservice at St Ann's Hospital.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [e-mail]

Person Specification

Knowledge, skills and training

• Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

Job Specific Experience

• Experience at Staff Nurse band 5 level
• Experience of receiving clinical supervision

Managerial/Supervisory Experience

• Experience in monitoring untrained staff and students
• Ability to supervise others' work

Personal qualities and attributes

• Motivation and the ability to motivate others
• Imagination and determination
• Ability to identify own limitations and ask for advice
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

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.

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust