Job summaryThe post holder will be a member of staff providing support and phlebotomy to the service users of the Tower Hamlets Clozapine Clinic. The role will entail providing support to service users and carers with an emphasis on social inclusion. The Clinic works closely with other teams across the borough, particularly the Pharmacy Department. Weekly contracted hours will be 22 hours: Mondays Tuesdays and Wednesdays.Main duties of the jobTo provide service users and carers presenting to the Clozapine Clinic with a comprehensive multidisciplinary range of skills. To regularly review and change care after discussion with the team according to service users need.To carry out duties designated by the Clinic Manager and/or other qualified members of staff. Carry out routine service user duties at own discretion and communicate the intervention to the team.To provide a Phlebotomy service for the Clozapine Clinic.About usOur 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.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesKindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.Person SpecificationEducation/TrainingEssentialNVQ in care level 2/3 or equivalent level of experience.Minimum 5 GCSEs A-C including English and Mathematics or equivalent.DesirableCertificate of competence in PhlebotomyExperienceEssentialAt least 12 months clinical experience working with adults with mental health problems including community work.KnowledgeEssentialMotivated and committed to working in Mental Health CareGood communication and interpersonal skills particularly in relation to adults with mental health problems.Ability to undertake physical tasks involving service user care.Be able to provide written reports on the advice of qualified staff, relating to the care of service users or untoward incidentsTo be able to communicate effectively in English; orally, in writing and have computer literacy.Demonstrate knowledge of adults with mental health problems.OtherEssentialAbility to cope calmly under pressure in stressful situations.DesirableIdeally to have already completed Phlebotomy trainingDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).Employer detailsEmployer nameEast London NHS Foundation TrustAddressTower Hamlets Clozapine ClinicOld Montague StreetLondonE1 5NNEmployer's websitehttps://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)