Job summary The Clozapine Initiation Service is an exciting and transformational development, initially situated within Newcastle and Gateshead Community Services CBU, whilst longer term looking to expand Trust wide.As a new service the Band 7 Clinical Lead would be expected to play a key role, alongside other professional leads (medical, pharmacy), in the development of the service from the outset. Main duties of the job Key areas of delivery would include involvement in the recruitment of a suitable workforce to ensure effective service delivery. Devising safe and effective working practices in line with current CNTW policies relating to Clozapine initiation and titration. Ensuring that all team members have received the appropriate required mandatory and additional training (relating to the Clozapine Service) and regularly receive operational and clinical supervision. Working closely alongside community/in-patient teams to promote the service and identify service users who may be suitable for the Clozapine Initiation Service. To be involved in compiling and completing reports pertaining to the quality and performance of the service to ensure that the key targets/deliverables are attained. A key interest would be in the prescribing element of the role. About us We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career. Date posted 25 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 263-CCG25-129-MG Job locations St Nicholas Hospital Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 3XT Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 25th March 2025 Closing date : 8th April 2025 We welcome your application. Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 25th March 2025 Closing date : 8th April 2025 We welcome your application. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse/ Registered Learning Disability Nurse (as appropriate) or equivalent relevant professional qualification Mentorship Qualification If applicable to service Non Medical Prescriber Relevant Clinical Training and post graduate Qualification Desirable Formal clinical supervision qualification. Qualification in Family Interventions Knowledge and Experience Essential Knowledge & Experience of the Recovery Model. Proven track record of providing professional leadership within clinical services. MDT working. Clinical supervision and Application. Adherence to Health and Safety policies. Casework Management. Facilitation of Personal Development Planning in others. Experience of CBU based Model of Care Provision. Experience of working within a multi- disciplinary team using the CBU based approach. Care Packages and Pathways Clustering Desirable Working with First episode Psychosis Worked in a leadership role Has been responsible for providing effective clinical supervision Skills and Competencies Essential Excellent communication skills and liaison skills. Organisational and time management skills. Leadership skills/delegation, IT Skills. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse/ Registered Learning Disability Nurse (as appropriate) or equivalent relevant professional qualification Mentorship Qualification If applicable to service Non Medical Prescriber Relevant Clinical Training and post graduate Qualification Desirable Formal clinical supervision qualification. Qualification in Family Interventions Knowledge and Experience Essential Knowledge & Experience of the Recovery Model. Proven track record of providing professional leadership within clinical services. MDT working. Clinical supervision and Application. Adherence to Health and Safety policies. Casework Management. Facilitation of Personal Development Planning in others. Experience of CBU based Model of Care Provision. Experience of working within a multi- disciplinary team using the CBU based approach. Care Packages and Pathways Clustering Desirable Working with First episode Psychosis Worked in a leadership role Has been responsible for providing effective clinical supervision Skills and Competencies Essential Excellent communication skills and liaison skills. Organisational and time management skills. Leadership skills/delegation, IT Skills. 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 Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Address St Nicholas Hospital Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 3XT Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)