About this role
Job summary
Care Plus Group are looking for a Medication Officer 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
Full time, 37.5 hours per week on a rota basis covering days, nights, weekends and bank holidays, covering 7AM - 3PM and 2PM - 10PM
Permanent
Salary Range 3 - £24,968 pro rata per annum, fixed salary point.
Please note previous applicants need not apply.
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 be offered regular access to training to further develop yourself, regular support and a flexible caring approach in the workplace.
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.
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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
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)