Care NavigatorNHS

Job summary

We are looking for a reliable, friendly, and compassionate Part-Time Care Navigator to join our welcoming practice team.

The successful candidate will be flexible, organised, and able to work effectively as part of a team. As a Care Navigator, you will be the first point of contact for patients, carers, and healthcare professionals, providing compassionate, efficient, and professional support at all times.

Hours: 20 hours per weekWorking pattern: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 14:30-18:30, Tuesday and Thursday 09:00-13:00

Main duties of the job

• Act as the first point of contact for patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.
• Provide a friendly, professional, and welcoming service to all patients.
• Handle telephone and online enquiries appropriately and efficiently.
• Assist patients with appointments, queries, and signposting to appropriate services.
• Communicate effectively with members of the practice team and external healthcare professionals.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow practice policies and procedures.
• Work flexibly and collaboratively as part of the wider practice team.

Job description

• Making and managing patient appointments in accordance with practice procedures.
• Communicating test and investigation results to patients, following appropriate practice protocols and confidentiality requirements.
• Arranging ambulance and patient transport services where required.
• Receiving and appropriately processing requests for home visits.
• Contacting other healthcare providers and external services on behalf of patients and the practice team.
• Responding promptly to the needs and requests of GPs, Practice Nurses, and other clinical staff during surgeries.
• Accurately entering, updating, and retrieving patient information using the practice computer system.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential patient records at all times.
• Following all practice policies and procedures, including health and safety, confidentiality, and infection prevention and control requirements.
• Providing a friendly, professional, and compassionate service to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role and as required by the Practice Manager or senior members of the practice team.

About us

We are a friendly and supportive GP training practice, caring for over 11,500 patients. We are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care and supporting the development of our staff and trainees.

Our practice has a diverse and dedicated multidisciplinary team, including:

• 6 GP Partners
• 1 Practice Nurse
• 2 Healthcare Assistants (HCAs)
• 1 Practice Manager
• 1 Assistant Practice Manager
• 4 Administrative Assistants
• 2 Care Navigators
• 9 Receptionists

We pride ourselves on working collaboratively as a team and providing a welcoming, professional, and compassionate service to our patients. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to excellent patient care and would enjoy becoming part of our friendly practice team.