Medication Officer

Care Plus Group; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization based in Grimsby is seeking experienced Medication Officers for their Community Inpatient Unit. The role involves supporting patients with medication management while promoting independence. Candidates must have an NVQ/QCF level 3 in Health and Social Care and a year of relevant experience. The position offers a fixed salary of £24,968 per annum with full-time hours. This employer values a supportive culture and offers opportunities for development.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Lease cars

Extensive CPD/development opportunities

Family-friendly and flexible working

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience working in a health and/or social care setting.
• Experience of handling medications is essential.
• Safe Handling of Medication Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support medications within the Community Inpatient Unit.
• Help patients recover and regain independence.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Experience in health and social care

Medication handling

Teamwork

Education

NVQ/QCF level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Medication Officer – Community Inpatient Unit

Care Plus Group are looking for Medication Officers to join their team at Community Inpatient Unit to support medications within the unit.

The Community Inpatient Unit is a bed‑based facility supporting people to recover and regain their independence following a period of illness, trauma, surgery, or significant event. It supports hospital discharges, prevents admission to hospital or long‑term care and promotes independent living. The unit is a multi‑disciplinary service with Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and care staff.

Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.

You must have NVQ/QCF level 3 in Health and Social Care and at least one year experience working in a health and/or social care setting, providing care to individuals. You must also have experience of handling medications and ideally have the Safe Handling of Medication Certificate.

Care Plus Group is an employee‑owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff. We consistently deliver high‑quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95 % customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition, commendations and awards, including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint. We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities.

We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement. We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family‑friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal‑opportunity employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Location: Cambridge Park – Community Inpatient Unit, Peterhouse Road, Grimsby, DN34 5UX

Posts: 2 posts available – 2 x full time 37.5 hours per week.

Employment: Permanent

Salary: £24,968 per annum (pro rata for part‑time), fixed salary point.

We are currently looking for experienced staff to support medications within the unit.