ECT Practitioner

at  Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

To assist in the delivery of ECT. To assist in the delivery of the Clozapine and depot clinic (Blossomwood only) To fulfil duties of the role with enthusiasm and have positive attitude to working in ECT services. To monitor patients physical health and identify early signs of deterioration. To assist the lead nurse in the booking of ECT treatment sessions in coordination with the patient, and members of the clinical team.
To monitor patients for adverse effects before, during and after receiving ECT treatment. To provide medical interventions in an emergency situation including management of cardiac arrest, seizure and syncope. To be a part of the team to deliver immediate life support to patients in the event of serious complications. To address any patient discomfort.
To ensure that ECT equipment is safely positioned and maintained in line with the trust polices. To maintain patient confidentiality and treat patients with dignity and respect. To follow established ECT protocols and clinical governance procedures. To communicate effectively with the ECT Leads and other members of the team locally and other sites.
To maintain a high degree of precision regarding ECT administration, in terms of localisation of stimulation site, safe administration and patient monitoring

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