Care Plus Group

Medication Officer

The closing date is 17 August 2025

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: Community Inpatient Unit, Peterhouse Road, Grimsby, DN34 5UX

Full and part time hours available.

Permanent

Salary Range 3 - £24,100 pro rata per annum, fixed salary point, pay award pending

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 years 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 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, extension 10418

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.

Date posted

04 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,100 a year Range 3, fixed point, pro rata per annum, pay award pending

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B9814-25-193

Job locations

Community Inpatient Unit, Cambridge Park

Peterhouse Road

Grimsby

DN34 5UX

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification. Please refer to this for more information before completing your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification. Please refer to this for more information before completing your application.

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

Desirable

Infection Control
Knowledge of Systmone, Web V of equivalent clinical data bases

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

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 and 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

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

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

Desirable

Infection Control
Knowledge of Systmone, Web V of equivalent clinical data bases

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

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 and 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

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

Employer's website

https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Care Plus Group

Address

Community Inpatient Unit, Cambridge Park

Peterhouse Road

Grimsby

DN34 5UX

Employer's website

https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)