# Lead Clozapine Technician > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/lead-clozapine-technician/1d6988e9-c3ae-421c-b256-12a7b2d5f5c1 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/lead-clozapine-technician/1d6988e9-c3ae-421c-b256-12a7b2d5f5c1.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Lincoln - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-05T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-22T09:31:47.341Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Lincolnshire/Lincoln/Lincolnshire_Partnership_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Pharmacy/Pharmacy-v8032072 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8032072?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.lpft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Are you willing and able to join our award-winning clozapine services team? If so, can you continue the high standards of care and develop the service even further? If yes, then we are looking to recruit to this service lead position for the Trust and would encourage applications to this exciting and pivotal role. For an informal chat about the role contact either Richard Lewis, Operational Manager 07770 641600 or Kerry Evans, lead CMHT technician 01522 421568. Previous applicants need not reapply. ### Main duties of the job You will be required to lead the pharmacy provision of the trust-wide clozapine services. Work collaboratively with the lead clozapine nurse to ensure a holistic wrap-around care service for all clozapine patients. To provide relevant and appropriate information and advice for patients and staff considering clozapine, about the drug and the implications for its use. To manage overall the entry of the patient into the clozapine monitoring service, including the attendance and input into any multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meeting to advise on initiation processes for clozapine. To be part of any community titration MDT advising on the processes and highlighting the roles and responsibilities of other professionals within that initiation period. To support the appropriate increased uptake of clozapine use across the trust. To ensure registration for each patient with the clozapine monitoring service.  This involves organising the initial blood test, arranging or overseeing the clozapine titration on the ward or as an out-patient, and advising staff involved in the care of the patient. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post. When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include: - Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy - Competitive annual leave allowance - Car leasing scheme - NHS pension scheme - Free eye tests - Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme - Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants ## Job Details Are you willing and able to join our award-winning clozapine services team? If so, can you continue the high standards of care and develop the service even further? If yes, then we are looking to recruit to this service lead position for the Trust and would encourage applications to this exciting and pivotal role. For an informal chat about the role contact either Richard Lewis, Operational Manager 07770 641600 or Kerry Evans, lead CMHT technician 01522 421568. Previous applicants need not reapply. ## Job Description You will be required to lead the pharmacy provision of the trust-wide clozapine services. Work collaboratively with the lead clozapine nurse to ensure a holistic wrap-around care service for all clozapine patients. To provide relevant and appropriate information and advice for patients and staff considering clozapine, about the drug and the implications for its use. To manage overall the entry of the patient into the clozapine monitoring service, including the attendance and input into any multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meeting to advise on initiation processes for clozapine. To be part of any community titration MDT advising on the processes and highlighting the roles and responsibilities of other professionals within that initiation period. To support the appropriate increased uptake of clozapine use across the trust. To ensure registration for each patient with the clozapine monitoring service.  This involves organising the initial blood test, arranging or overseeing the clozapine titration on the ward or as an out-patient, and advising staff involved in the care of the patient. ## Responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post. When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include: - Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy - Competitive annual leave allowance - Car leasing scheme - NHS pension scheme - Free eye tests - Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme - Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Keyboard skills, computer literate - Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) - Change agent and supportive approach to change - Ability to organise own workload - Experience of multi-disciplinary team working - Ability to communicate with other healthcare professionals - Ability to work on own and with others - Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and to meet deadlines - Demonstrates empathy towards service users and work colleagues - Self-confident and motivated - Able to demonstrate initiative - Keen to undertake self development - Time management skills - Professional manner and appearance - Knowledge of current government policy concerning provision of Mental Health Care **Desirable** - Good presentation and training skills ### Experience **Essential** - Post qualification experience in hospital services - Mental health hospital experience - Previous experience of working with clozapine patients, operationally and clinically **Desirable** - Management experience - Motivational interviewing skills ### Qualifications **Essential** - BTEC or NVQ 3 in Pharmaceutical Science or Equivalent - Registered Pharmacy Technician **Desirable** - Member of APTUK - Clinical diploma ## Documents - [lpft info (pdf, 44.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2654) - [staff network (pdf, 321.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2459) - [functional requirements (pdf, 400.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10319677) - [lead clozapine technician (pdf, 400.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10319676) - [tips for applicant success (pdf, 670.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2299) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.