Medication Co-ordinator

Hatzfeld Care; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider seeks a Medication Coordinator to manage and oversee medication procedures for adults receiving care. This role includes staff training in medication safety, ensuring proper storage and cleanliness of medication areas, and liaising with health professionals. Candidates must possess good communication skills and a reliable nature, with experience in mental health or dementia care being desirable. The position offers £13.50 per hour for 40 hours a week, with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted or free food

Free or subsidised travel

Life insurance

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Understanding of medication management and legislation.
• Ability to train and support staff in medication procedures.

Responsibilities

• Order and manage medication stocks including acute and monthly orders.
• Train staff in medication procedures and safe administration.
• Ensure cleanliness and security of medication storage.

Skills

Reliable and trustworthy

Enthusiastic and motivated

Good communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Experience working with mental health conditions and dementia

Job description

**SPONSORSHIPS WILL NOT BE OFFERED**

At Hatzfeld we provide residential care for adults with varying needs such as Asperger’s, Schizophrenia or eating disorders to age-related illnesses or Dementia. A person-centred care plan is produced tailored to each individual’s specific needs.

With residential care services in Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire we have a wide range of different career opportunities available supporting adults with varying levels of need, providing person centred, responsive care.

As a Medication Coordinator you are responsible for the training and empowering staff to follow the procedure set down in the policy for maintaining high standards.

Must live in the UK to apply

Responsibilities for a Medication Coordinator

• Ordering of all medications, both acute and the monthly order.
• Booking in of medication and restocking.
• Stock control – quantities / dates / stock rotation etc
• Storage of medication appropriately and securely
• Cleanliness of medication room / cabinets / fridge etc
• Key custody
• Controlled drugs – security / ordering / safe administration etc
• Homely remedies & over the counter medication – responsible for the welfare & education of the residents.
• Risk assessments as required.
• Training staff – support staff to have additional training / specialist techniques.
• Administering medication – organising equipment / paperwork / best practice with procedures / managing refusals / liaising with other health professionals.
• Supporting policies / procedures / and daily practices.
• Adhering to external legislation & reviewing practices.
• Support and risk assess self-medicators.
• Auditing medication & liaising with external auditors / inspectors.
• Support patients going on leave.
• Implementation of covert administration – documentation & legal framework.
• Understanding PRN’s & their usage.
• Manage medication errors & near misses – Safeguarding issues.
• Contingency plans in the event of an incident.
• First Aid boxes – ordering & replenishment.
• Monitoring resident health needs – sourcing / diarising & liaising with other heath professionals.
• Overseeing new residents – transferring services etc.
• Death of a resident / legal requirements.
• Alerting & reporting systems.
• Reviewing staff competency / procedures etc.
• Support the Home’s management in all aspects of medication.
• Understand what medication is held within the Home & staff’s responsibilities for its safe keeping.

• Reliable and trustworthy
• Enthusiastic and motivated to bring positive outcomes and care for our residents
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Experience working with people who have mental health conditions and/or dementia desirable

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Free or subsidised travel
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

£13.50 per hour, 40 hours per week