Tms Practitioner

Smart TMS specialise in using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to treat a wide range of mental health conditions. Approved by NICE in 2015, this treatment for depression is safe, effective and non-invasive.

We are looking for a motivated TMS practitioner for our Manchester clinic and help us change the lives of patients with depression.

Using rTMS in the treatment of depression and other mental health conditions, the practitioner will administer TMS treatment and support patients throughout their treatment plan, monitoring progress with psychometric testing and conducting observational assessments.

Working with a multidisciplinary team the TMS practitioner will maintain regular contact with the clinician, updating on the patient’s treatment.

Professional awareness is crucial to the success of the Manchester clinic. The TMS practitioner will also be required to work with the marketing team in promoting TMS to clinical professionals in the area, providing written material for the website and social media and participating in webinars with psychiatrists.

Monthly Clinical Supervision will be provided with a Smart TMS Clinical Psychologist.

**ESSENTIAL**
- 2:1 or above degree in Psychology or related (e.g. Neuroscience)
- Experience in a Health care setting, preferably in mental health
- A good listener and able to empathise with patients.
- Ability to work well within a team structure as well as independently.
- Good standards of written and spoken English is imperative.

**DESIRABLE**
- Knowledge of TMS
- Experience working in a private health care setting.
- Experience of research & data collection
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g Excel & PowerPoint)
- Experience with CRM software, e.g. Salesforce

**PERSONAL SKILLS**
- Motivated to succeed - this role is in a fast-growing business so there is likely to be a wide variety of activity
- Empathetic, compassionate - we are working with patients who are depressed and/or anxious so being a good listener is important
- Good communicator - in person, on the phone and in writing
- Good attention to detail.
- Confident, organised self-starter - work will be unsupervised for a proportion of the time
- Ability to plan and prioritise own workload, and work to deadlines.
- Would suit an individual with experience of mental health issues, personally or as a carer or nurse, or with an interest in psychology/mental health.

**TRAINING:  **Full training in TMS will be given over a 4-week period. Training agreement to the value of £4000 for a period of 2 years.

COVID-19 considerations:
PPE is provided for all patient appointments together with protocols and procedures for administering TMS, Health and Safety and Infection Control. Further details can be available on request.

Remote Work:

- Ability to work from home when there are no patients booked in clinic.

**Job Types**: Permanent, Full-time

**Salary**: £22,500.00-£24,500.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 08/01/2024