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Medication Administration Assistant

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Are you looking for a rewarding administration role that supports the health and wellbeing of young people with disabilities and like to give attention to detail?

Job details

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Salary

12.97 per hour

Role type

52 Week

Hours of work

Part time (30 hrs / week)

Location status

On Site (Cheltenham)

Contract type

Permanent

Interview date

TBC

Closing date

26/10/2025

About the role

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Join National Star's team and help us manage and audit medication including ordering and stock control, for a wide range of students and residents.


You'll be a person able to build strong working relationships with key members of our team, including the residential manager and nurses as well as key people externally such as GPs and local pharmacies.


To be successful in this post it is essential to have a knowledge of medication logistics and being meticulous in your work. You should ideally hold QCF/NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social care or a related area and have some experience in a care environment. It is important that you understand the need for confidentiality, are highly organised and will appreciate the need for us to comply with full range of technical pharmacy and clinical governance codes of practice and protocols.


You will be based in one of our residences working with the residential and nursing team but will be part of a team of medication administrators throughout the organisation, reporting to a Medication administrator team leader, who will guide and support you as you get to grips with the role.


Being able to work on your own initiative is a key skill for this role, as is the ability to keep accurate records of medication for all students and residents.


Your regular working days will be Monday to Friday. However, you will be required to work a minimum of 1 Sunday in 4.


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About us

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National Star is a growing charity with more than 1,200 staff based in England and Wales. Established more than 50 years ago, we've supported hundreds of young people with disabilities to achieve their potential.

Staff benefits

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Fantastic career development opportunities and comprehensive induction programme - theory and practical



Free employee minibus service from central Gloucester and central Cheltenham to Ullenwood, Monday to Friday (subject to availability)



Award-winning training



Free use of National Star facilities at Ullenwood, including a heated indoor swimming pool and fitness suite



Westfield medical cover



Life insurance cover



Employee helpline



Contributory pension scheme



Opportunity to purchase a TOTUM discount card



Employee discounts at attractions, high street retailers, supermarkets, utilities and motoring, plus much more


Last reviewed on 09/10/2025