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Clozapine Link Nurse
East London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 11 day(s) ago
Reference: 2458542
Job summary
This is an opportunity to join the Newham Clozapine Clinic team on a part-time and fixed term basis initially. If you are interested in trying out being part of a specialist team that provides high standards of both mental and physical health care, then this might be for you. It may also suit someone looking to develop their skills or wanting to introduce some variation into their working week. You will be joining the team at an interesting time, with the opportunity to be part of thinking about how specialist teams like this organise effectively alongside emerging neighbourhood working.
Main duties of the job
- To run a Phlebotomy Clinic for patients on Clozapine medication in Newham
- To provide a consistently high standard of mental health care to people in Newham, working with a defined caseload based on up-to-date nursing theory.
- To liaise with other care providers in Newham to facilitate a comprehensive service for individual clients.
- To promote and maintain a specific focus and interest in the care of people with long term and service mental health needs.
- To liaise and work closely with in-patient services in Newham to promote a seamless service.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£45,953 to £54,254 a year per annum pro rata Inc HCA
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
363-NEW8362912
Job locations
Clozapine Clinic
115 Balaam St
London
E13 8RD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To run a Phlebotomy Clinic for patients on Clozapine medication in Newham
- To provide a consistently high standard of mental health care to people in Newham, working with a defined caseload based on up-to-date nursing theory.
- To liaise with other care providers in Newham to facilitate a comprehensive service for individual clients.
- To promote and maintain a specific focus and interest in the care of people with long term and service mental health needs.
- To liaise and work closely with in-patient services in Newham to promote a seamless service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To run a Phlebotomy Clinic for patients on Clozapine medication in Newham
- To provide a consistently high standard of mental health care to people in Newham, working with a defined caseload based on up-to-date nursing theory.
- To liaise with other care providers in Newham to facilitate a comprehensive service for individual clients.
- To promote and maintain a specific focus and interest in the care of people with long term and service mental health needs.
- To liaise and work closely with in-patient services in Newham to promote a seamless service.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
Experience
Essential
- To work effectively as part of a team and facilitate productive working relationships
- Able to engage with serious mental health problems in a holistic manner
Skills
Essential
- Able to run the Clozapine clinic and take blood of patients on Clozapine medication.
- Able to work jointly with team colleagues or colleagues from the statutory/non-statutory agencies either through direct client contact or in a clinical consultative capacity.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
Experience
Essential
- To work effectively as part of a team and facilitate productive working relationships
- Able to engage with serious mental health problems in a holistic manner
Skills
Essential
- Able to run the Clozapine clinic and take blood of patients on Clozapine medication.
- Able to work jointly with team colleagues or colleagues from the statutory/non-statutory agencies either through direct client contact or in a clinical consultative capacity.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Clozapine Clinic
115 Balaam St
London
E13 8RD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Clozapine Clinic
115 Balaam St
London
E13 8RD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)