Care Coordinator and Medication Lead

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

Job summary

PSR Solutions is seeking a Care Coordinator and Medication Lead to manage their Extra Care Scheme in Chichester. This full-time role involves overseeing care staff, ensuring compliance with medication regulations, and supporting service users. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £26,000 per year, along with benefits including maternity and sick pay.

Benefits

Occupational maternity, adoption & paternity pay

Occupational sick pay

Death in service payment

Qualifications

• Experience managing a care team.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Understanding of CQC regulations and medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of the extra care scheme and support care staff.
• Roster and monitor care calls, and manage staffing levels.
• Audit medication administration and report non-compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Tools

Electronic Care Management System

Electronic Medication Management System

Job description

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

About the Care Coordinator and Medication Lead role and what the client is offering:

• A competitive annual salary of up to 26,000 depending on experience.
• 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
• All the above subject to terms and conditions

You'll 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 their 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.

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)

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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