Lead Clozapine Technician
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAlready thinking ahead to interview?
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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.
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