# Medication Co-ordinator

> Hatzfeld Care · Kirkby in Ashfield, United Kingdom · — · Posted 2026-07-02

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Hollinwell

## Description

\*\*SPONSORSHIPS WILL NOT BE OFFERED\*\*

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.

With residential care services in Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire we have a wide range of different career opportunities available supporting adults with varying levels of need, providing person centred, responsive care.

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.

**Must live in the UK to apply**

**Responsibilities for a Medication Coordinator**

-   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.

## Requirements

-   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

## Benefits

-   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)

## Apply

[Apply at Hatzfeld Care](https://apply.workable.com/hatzfeld-care/j/E16A4BC832/apply)

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