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 x 2
Base: Community Inpatient Unit
37.5 hours per week
Permanent
Salary Range 3 - £22,566 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 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 please contact Laura Traynier, Lead Medicator on 01472 256767 ext 10418 or Peter Finnegan, Unit Manager on
01472 256767 ext 10643
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.
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.
