Job summary
There is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy) Team based at Bushey Fields Hospital. We are looking for a highly motivated band 5 nurse to join our small team. Candidates must hold some knowledge of ECT but previous experience is not essential. The job is part time assisting in the delivery of ECT on a Tuesday or Friday morning in our ECT clinic. The ECT service has been centralised and delivers ECT trust wide. We are extremely passionate about our team, the service and the care that we provide. Our staff are highly skilled and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside colleagues from a wide variety of clinical backgrounds.

Main duties of the job
Main Duties/Responsibilities
Clinical Care

• Deliver safe, effective and evidence-based nursing care to patients receiving ECT.
• Undertake physical health observations, assessments and monitoring before, during and after treatment.
• Support patients and carers by providing information, reassurance and education regarding ECT treatment.
• Monitor patients during recovery and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical records.
• Participate in risk assessment and management processes.
• Recognise and respond to medical or mental health emergencies.

About us
Trust Values
Employees, workers, and / or contractors will be expected to uphold the values of the Trust and exhibit the expected Trust behaviours aligned to the Trust's values. Individuals have a responsibility to ensure that they display the Trust values and behaviours in carrying out their job and that individuals feel able to challenge (or raise a challenge) when other colleagues' behaviours breach the spirit of Trust values.

Details
Date posted: 11 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: Depending on experience
dependant on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 285-5700-MH
Job locations: Bushey Fields Hospital, Bushey Fields Road, Dudley, DY1 2LZ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
ECT Service Delivery

• Assist in the preparation of patients for ECT treatment sessions.
• Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, anaesthetists, operating department staff and recovery teams.
• Ensure ECT equipment and treatment environments are prepared and maintained in line with operational procedures.
• Support compliance with the ECT Accreditation Service (ECTAS) standards and relevant national guidance.
• Contribute to audits, quality improvement initiatives and service development.

Communication

• Develop therapeutic relationships with patients, families and carers.
• Communicate sensitive and complex information in a clear and compassionate manner.
• Work closely with inpatient wards, community teams and other professionals involved in patient care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and case discussions.

Professional Practice

• Maintain registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Practise in accordance with the NMC Code.
• Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal and continuing professional development.
• Support student nurses and newly qualified staff as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with information governance requirements.

Safeguarding and Risk Management

• Promote the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable adults.
• Adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Report incidents, near misses and concerns in line with Trust policy.
• Contribute to creating a positive, safe and inclusive environment for patients and staff.

Person Specification
Interview and application
Essential

• All essential criteria must be met

Desirable

• Desirable criteria is a preference but would not preclude

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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: Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Bushey Fields Hospital, Bushey Fields Road, Dudley, DY1 2LZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: ECT Manager, Nicky Edgerton, nicky.edgerton@nhs.net, 01384325053

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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.