An opportunity has arisen for an Operational Department Practitioner in our Electro-convulsive Treatment Service based at the Maudsley Hospital.The Post holder will play an important role in supporting the Team of Consultant Psychiatrists, Consultant Anaesthetist, Nurse Manager and 3 other ODPs in delivering patient care to service users during their treatment.You will be registered with the Health and care professions council (HCPC) to practise as an ODP and hold an ODP Post-registration mentorship qualification.

Main duties of the job

The role of the ODP is varied and dynamic. You will be working in collaboration with Consultant Psychiatrists, anaesthetists, nurses and the wider multi professional healthcare team to ensure patient comfort and safety.You will support the anaesthetist in preparing specialist equipment and communicating effectively to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient care. You will ensure patient wellbeing by providing emotional support, monitoring vital signs and responding to the patient's changing needs.

You will be required to provide expert, holistic care of a high standard to both patients and their relatives/carers whilst at the clinic.

As a Deputy to the Nurse Clinical Coordinator you will have managerial responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of or as delegated by the clinical coordinator.

You will be required to act as a positive role model to other staff members of the Team.

Working for your organisation

About us

The ECT Service sits within the Psychological Medicine and Older Adult Directorate but provides a service for all of the South London & Maudsley NHS Trust.The post is based at the Maudsley Hospital with good transport links nearby.The South London Mental Health and Community Partnership (SLP) is a collaboration between Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, and South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust, delivering mental health services to a population of more than three million people.The partnership brings together clinical expertise, experience and innovation, aiming to improve quality, use resources most effectively, and deliver best practice consistently to all patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To adhere to the HCPC code of Professional conduct at all times.

To demonstrate clinical expertise in the care of any patients receiving treatment in the department.

To assess plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients on an ongoing basis, co-ordinating the care given by all members of the clinical team.

To accurately assimilate and interpret clinical information about the patients condition, instigate appropriate remedial action and promptly report changes.

To act as a resource person to others, providing accurate information, advice and support to the multidisciplinary team, patients and their relatives.

To ensure that accurate records are maintained reflecting both changes in the patients condition and the treatment delivered.

To ensure that clinical guidelines are implemented and to be actively involved in auditing practice in conjunction with line manager and practice development staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• ODP post-registration mentorship qualification
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) standards of conduct performance and ethics

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a clinical setting
• Able to work within a care setting.
• Experience of working closely within a team

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• To have a sound knowledge of the HCPC standards of conduct performance and ethics.
• Good communication and listening skills
• Ability to work within a team
• Ability to use equipment vital to the recovery process.

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Maudsley Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 8AZ

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