Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within our Severe Mood disorder service based at Barberry and Oleaster centre and we are looking to recruit a band 4 healthcare support worker full time. The purpose of this post is to deliver high quality care to patients in our severe mood disorder service which provides repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) service to patients. This treatment is vital for patients suffering with treatment -resistant depression and can really make a change to their lives.
We're looking for a creative team player with good interpersonal, communication skills and IT skills to join the severe mood disorder service team. We are keen to help you develop into this role and our friendly team will support you with a structured orientation focusing on developing competencies relevant to this role. A willingness to undertake other trainings related to this role specifically on the delivery of rTMS, as well cannulation, ECG is essential. As we develop the team dynamically, there will be opportunities for further, interesting career progression.
Main duties of the job
We are starting the provision of rTMS between Monday and Friday.
Key duties include:
o To administer rTMS and related activities under the direction of and as part of the clinical team.
o To be involved in administrative duties as required in the clinic/department in liaison with colleagues.
o To provide support to clinical staff and act on own behalf within department/service guidelines.
o To act on own initiative, organize own workload and represent the service within the scope of departmental policy
o Other duties as agreed by Lead Nurse
o All staff have an obligation to participate in the Trust's incident reporting system and to participate in and comply with the procedures and techniques for managing risks.
o Ability to work within the boundaries of their existing and developing skills at all times
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Details
Date posted
23 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
xc2xa326,530 to xc2xa329,114 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
436-7196878
Job locations
Barberry, BSMHFT
25 Vincent Drive, Birmingham
B15 2FG
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK) Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience working in health/care setting
• Excellent IT skills

Desirable

• worked in mental health setting

Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional
Essential

• Foundation degree/ diploma in relevant field or NVQ level 3 (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Phlebotomy, cannulation skills and experience.

Knowledge Requirements
Essential

• ongoing professional learning and development

Desirable

• CPDs relevant to Mental health

Personal qualities
Essential

• team player, time management, interpersonal skills , resilience

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience working in health/care setting
• Excellent IT skills

Desirable

• worked in mental health setting

Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional
Essential

• Foundation degree/ diploma in relevant field or NVQ level 3 (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Phlebotomy, cannulation skills and experience.

Knowledge Requirements
Essential

• ongoing professional learning and development

Desirable

• CPDs relevant to Mental health

Personal qualities
Essential

• team player, time management, interpersonal skills , resilience