Medication Lead And Care Co-Ordinator

PSR Solutions; Horsham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Horsham is seeking a Care Co-ordinator and Medication Lead. The ideal candidate will support care staff, manage medication administration, and ensure compliance with standards. Offering a salary up to £28,000, benefits include maternity pay and further training opportunities. This role requires collaboration with various stakeholders and participation in an on-call rota.

Benefits

Occupational maternity pay

Occupational sick pay

Death in service payment

Additional training opportunities

Responsibilities

• Roster, template, and monitor care calls using the 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.
• Work with recruitment to maintain safe staffing levels and arrange emergency cover.
• Handle complaints 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 compliance.
• Use the electronic medication management system to monitor administration.
• Deliver training on medication policies and safe handling.
• Liaise with GPs, pharmacies, and local authorities to resolve queries.

Job description

A leading care provider in Horsham 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 £28,000 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.