Medication Lead - Chelmsford

Mid Essex - ChelmsfordPermanentPosted Oct 13, 2026

Job description

Salary: £28,904 per annum Location: Travel required across Mid Essex Contract: Permanent Full-Time, 37 hours per week Shifts: Between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday We are looking for a Medication Lead to work with our Mid Essex Team As a Medication Lead, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and effective management of medications for our customers.

To succeed in this role, you need: Previous experience in medication administration management preferred. Strong knowledge of medication types, dosages, and potential side effects. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Empathetic and compassionate when working with staff, customers, and their families.

Effective communication skills to collaborate with health professionals, customers, and their family. Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally. with a diverse team and support colleagues. Hold a full driving licence and have access to own vehicle. What we can offer you: 55p paid per mile tax-free Up to 32 days annual leave a year (inclusive of bank holidays) Fully paid induction and training with ongoing support Career development opportunities with access to paid for qualifications Annual salary reviews Annual performance-related bonus Enhanced DBS and renewals paid for by ECL Company pension

  • Enhanced contributory NEST scheme - we contribute up to 6% Healthcare support scheme via Healthshield paid for by ECL Employee Loyalty Scheme with long service awards Employee referral program - earn £350 for referring a friend Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7 Access to Blue Light Card Mental health first aiders in every service Reimbursement of professional membership related to your role Take the next step in your career and become part of the ECL team.

At ECL, we offer care and support to thousands of people to live safely and independently within their own homes and local communities in South East England. We provide high quality social care services in Essex, London Borough of Havering, London Borough of Barking & Dagenham and West Sussex aimed at wellbeing, prevention and increasing independence.

Our vision is to transform lives, empowering independence through care excellence for all. We're looking for talented individuals who share our values of caring, excellence, integrity and teamwork, and are driven to make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of others. We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitable candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme which helps to employ, support and promote disabled people in the workplace. Please note that while ECL does hold a visa sponsor licence, we do not currently accept direct applications from candidates requiring visa sponsorship. Instead, we work with a designated third-party provider to support sponsorship arrangements.

Therefore, applicants who do not already have the right to work in the UK and/or require visa sponsorship to continue working in the UK cannot be considered for this role through direct application. INDSR

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