Medication Care Coordinator - Part-Time (Residential)

Nelson Trust; Stroud; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Pension 6%

Training & supervision

Wellbeing support

Death in service

Refer a Friend

Blue Light Card discounts

Eye care scheme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

The Nelson Trust is a charity providing residential treatment and support for people affected by addiction, trauma and disadvantage. We seek a part-time Medication Assistant to manage medications across four residential houses in Brimscombe, Stroud, working with the Medication Lead to ensure safety and accuracy.

You will be responsible for overseeing medication systems, maintaining records, and coordinating with healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare, pharmacy or medication administration.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in records.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medication management across four houses.
• Receive, check, book in, store, administer and return medications safely.
• Carry out medication audits and maintain quality assurance records.
• Liaise with GPs, pharmacies and healthcare professionals for timely prescriptions.
• Coordinate service user medical appointments and transport.
• Support use of electronic medication administration records (eMAR).

Skills

Attention to detail

Medication management

Communication

IT literacy

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Working towards relevant equivalent

Tools

Email

Spreadsheets

eMAR/electronic records

Job description

The Nelson Trust is a charity providing residential treatment and support for people affected by addiction, trauma and disadvantage. We seek a part-time Medication Assistant to manage medications across four residential houses in Brimscombe, Stroud, working with the Medication Lead to ensure safety and accuracy.

You will be responsible for overseeing medication systems, maintaining records, and coordinating with healthcare professionals.