Job Description

The post holder will join a small, specialised team, providing all aspects of a community clozapine initiation service across the districts of Bolton, Salford & Trafford.



Assess each referral into the service on a case-by-case basis as to whether they are appropriate for a community initiation/re-titration.



If appropriate, the clozapine team will oversee the entire process of a community clozapine initiation.



If a service user is not able to have clozapine initiated in the community for any reason, then the community clozapine initiation team will arrange for baseline physical observations, baseline bloods, ECG and registration with ZTAS to be carried out in the community prior to inpatient admission to minimise the length of any inpatient admission.



If the patient's clozapine initiation/re-titration has been started on the inpatient unit, but they are now fit for discharge, the community clozapine initiation team will support the patient with early discharge, so that the clozapine titration can be continued in the community and therefore minimise the length of any inpatient admission.



The clozapine team will support the MHLT's with the management of clozapine for patients admitted onto Acute Care Trust's medical wards.



The community clozapine initiation team will co-ordinate daily visits, undertake monitoring and obtain blood samples for patients receiving a clozapine RED result in the community.



The community clozapine team will act as a specialised resource, providing clozapine related advice/support to other services.



Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.



We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.



Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.



Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.



Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.



See attached detailed job description and person specification



Staff benefits



Onsite Gym and Classes



Free Parking



Pay Enhancements - 36% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 72 % additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.



27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years



Excellent pension



Cycle to work scheme



Salary sacrifice car scheme



Wellbeing programme



Blue Light Card Discounts