Medication Co-ordinator

As a Medication Coordinator you are responsible for the training and empowering staff to follow the procedure set down in the policy for maintaining high standards.,

• Ordering of all medications, both acute and the monthly order.
• Booking in of medication and restocking.
• Stock control - quantities / dates / stock rotation etc
• Storage of medication appropriately and securely
• Cleanliness of medication room / cabinets / fridge etc
• Key custody
• Controlled drugs - security / ordering / safe administration etc
• Homely remedies & over the counter medication - responsible for the welfare & education of the residents.
• Risk assessments as required.
• Training staff - support staff to have additional training / specialist techniques.
• Administering medication - organising equipment / paperwork / best practice with procedures / managing refusals / liaising with other health professionals.
• Supporting policies / procedures / and daily practices.
• Adhering to external legislation & reviewing practices.
• Support and risk assess self-medicators.
• Auditing medication & liaising with external auditors / inspectors.
• Support patients going on leave.
• Implementation of covert administration - documentation & legal framework.
• Understanding PRN's & their usage.
• Manage medication errors & near misses - Safeguarding issues.
• Contingency plans in the event of an incident.
• First Aid boxes - ordering & replenishment.
• Monitoring resident health needs - sourcing / diarising & liaising with other health professionals.
• Overseeing new residents - transferring services etc.
• Death of a resident / legal requirements.
• Alerting & reporting systems.
• Reviewing staff competency / procedures etc.
• Support the Home's management in all aspects of medication.
• Understand what medication is held within the Home & staff's responsibilities for its safe keeping.
  
  Reliable and trustworthy
• Enthusiastic and motivated to bring positive outcomes and care for our residents
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Experience working with people who have mental health conditions and/or dementia desirable
  
  At Hatzfeld we provide residential care for adults with varying needs such as Asperger's, Schizophrenia or eating disorders to age-related illnesses or Dementia. A person-centred care plan is produced tailored to each individual's specific needs.
  
  Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Free or subsidised travel
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
£13.40 per hour 36 or 24 hour contracts available (12 hour shifts)