Care Coordinator And Medication Lead

PSR Solutions; Chichester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Chichester is seeking a Care Co-ordinator and Medication Lead to ensure their extra care scheme operates effectively. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of up to £26,000 and includes responsibilities such as managing care staff and overseeing medication compliance. Additional benefits include occupational maternity and sick pay. Training will be provided in medication policies and care management practices.

Benefits

Occupational maternity pay

Sick pay

Death in service payment

Qualifications

• Experience in care coordination and medication management.
• Strong leadership and training skills.
• Understanding of CQC regulations.

Responsibilities

• Roster and monitor care calls using the electronic care management system.
• Manage and develop the care team through supervision and training.
• Audit medication administration records for compliance.

Skills

Care management

Medication administration

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Electronic care management system

Electronic medication management system

Job description

Overview

A leading care provider in Chichester is looking to recruit a Care Co-ordinator and Medication Lead to join their Extra Care Scheme.

A competitive annual salary of up to £26,000 depending on experience. This is a permanent, full-time contract, working Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, with additional on-call duties.

Occupational maternity pay, adoption pay & paternity pay, occupational sick pay and death in service payment are included, subject to terms and conditions. You will ensure their extra care scheme runs smoothly, that their care staff are fully supported, and that medication administration always meets regulatory and internal standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Roster, template, and monitor care calls using their electronic care management system.
• Manage and develop the care team through regular supervision, appraisals, and training.
• Create, review, and update care and risk plans in line with service user needs and CQC best practice.
• Work with recruitment to maintain safe staffing levels and arrange emergency cover when needed.
• Handle complaints, compliments, and quality-assurance tasks alongside the Branch Manager.
• Participate in the on-call rota to support service users and staff outside core hours.
• Audit and review medication administration records to ensure full compliance with CQC regulations and company policy.
• Use the electronic medication management (ECM) system to monitor administration and log discrepancies.
• Deliver training and guidance to staff on medication policies, safe handling, and documentation.
• Liaise with GPs, pharmacies, and local authorities to resolve queries and prepare for inspections.
• Report non-compliance, help design corrective action plans, and maintain detailed audit records.

What’s on Offer

• Permanent, full-time role with a salary up to £26,000 depending on experience.
• Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, with on-call duties.
• Occupational maternity pay, adoption pay & paternity pay; occupational sick pay and death in service payment (subject to terms and conditions).

How to Apply / Next Steps

If you would like to apply now, please follow the link provided.

For further details, please call Sarah Ibbotson at PSR Solutions now on (phone number removed).

Requirements & Equal Opportunity

Please note any offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS/PVG/Access NI check and employment reference checks in addition to verification of UK professional registration (if applicable), right to work in the UK and Occupational Health clearance.

PSR Solutions is an equal opportunities recruiter and applications are welcome from anyone meeting the specified criteria regardless of age, gender, race/ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation or any other personal circumstances.

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