Medication Officer

NHS; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organisation in Grimsby is seeking experienced Medication Officers for their Community Inpatient Unit. The role requires a minimum of NVQ/QCF level 3 in Health and Social Care and at least one year of experience in a health or social care setting. Candidates must be capable of supporting medication management and promoting independent living. This permanent position offers a salary of £24,968 per annum for full-time work, with ongoing training and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Regular access to training and development

Flexible working approach

Employee-owned social enterprise benefits

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ/QCF level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Minimum one year of experience in health or social care.
• Experience handling medications is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support medications within the Community Inpatient Unit.
• Engage with individuals in their self-management of medication.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to support recovery.

Skills

Ability to assist and support individuals

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA 2005)

Ability to work during evenings, weekends, and bank holidays

Education

NVQ/QCF level 3 in Health and Social Care

Safe Handling of Medication Certificate

Level 3 English, Maths and IT

Job description

Job summary

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

Our 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. Its a multi‑disciplinary service with Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapist, Social Workers, and care staff.

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

Main duties of the job

Job title: Medication Officer

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

2 posts available – 2 × full time, 37.5 hours per week.

Permanent

Salary Range 3 – £24,968 pro rata per annum, fixed salary point.

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

You must have NVQ/QCF level 3 in Health and Social Care and at least one year’s 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.

In return, you will be offered regular access to training to further develop yourself, regular support and a flexible caring approach in the workplace.

For further information and an informal discussion please contact Laura Traynier (Lead Medicator) on telephone number 01472 256767

About us

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 opportunities 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• NVQ/QCF level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Safe Handling of Medication Certificate or any equivalent qualification
• Level 3 English, Maths and IT or equivalent level of competence

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Infection Control
• Knowledge of Systmone, Web V of equivalent clinical databases

Experience (Essential)

• Recent experience of supporting people in either a paid or voluntary capacity (within the last year)
• Knowledge of and evidence of working within the ethos person centred care
• Evidence of safe handling of medication within the last year
• Evidence of working with IT systems

Experience (Desirable)

• Experience of working with people with varying needs and abilities
• Experience of joint working with other health and social care professionals
• Experience of working with rehabilitation or re‑ablement

Skills & Knowledge (Essential)

• Ability to assist and support individuals and engage with self‑management of medication appropriately at all levels
• Effective verbal, written and electronic communication skills
• Ability to provide practical and emotional support and guidance to individuals
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA 2005) and the relevance to medication processes
• Knowledge and understanding of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and the relevance to medication processes
• Understanding of the principles and importance of promoting independence.
• Ability to support and mentor staff when dealing with any aspect of the medication process
• Ability to input data accurately

Skills & Knowledge (Desirable)

• Appreciation of the different needs and abilities of service users
• Knowledge of Audits

Other (Essential)

• Able to work in accordance with the rota including evenings, weekends and bank holidays

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer Details

Employer name: Care Plus Group

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

Website: https://www.careplusgroup.org/

Posting Details

Date posted: 11 December 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £24,968 a year (Range 3, fixed point, pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: B9814‑25‑289

Job locations: Community Inpatient Unit, Cambridge Park; Peterhouse Road; Grimsby; DN34 5UX