About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and empathetic Care Navigator to join our busy and friendly team in our brand new, state-of-the-art premises. Our modern building offers excellent facilities and a welcoming environment for both staff and patients.
This is a fast-paced, varied, and often high-pressure role that sits at the heart of patient care. As a Care Navigator, you will split your time between face-to-face duties at the front desk and handling telephone enquiries, providing the first point of contact for our patients.
You will need to be able to:
Quickly and accurately assess what a patient needs Use your judgement to direct queries to the correct person or service Remain calm and professional in a busy environment Maintain a high level of confidentiality and empathy at all times
Main duties of the job
The role involves managing complex queries, booking and amending appointments, and ensuring the smooth flow of information between patients and the clinical team. You will develop a detailed knowledge of our services, which will be taught during your training and built on during your day-to-day work.
We're seeking someone who is:
Empathetic, yet able to make quick, confident decisions A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills Well-organised, resilient, and a great team player Comfortable learning new systems and working under pressure If you're looking for a challenging but rewarding role in a supportive team with excellent working conditions, we'd love to hear from you.
Hours: approx. 21-37 hours per week plus overtime.
Our care navigators work a mix of early shifts, starting 07:45 or late shift finishing at 18:30. The agreed shift pattern remains the same each week.
About us
At the heart of our practice is a welcoming, close-knit, and supportive team. We're proud of the friendly and inclusive atmosphere we've created, where everyone plays a vital role in delivering high-quality care to our patients.
We understand that general practice is a busy, demanding environment, but we believe in pulling together to get the job done.
We value:
Professionalism and teamwork A calm and compassionate approach to patient care A commitment to learning and continuous improvement Clear, honest communicationWe offer:
A brand new, modern building with excellent facilities and a pleasant working environment Comprehensive training and support, including ongoing development to help you build confidence in the role A generous NHS pension A Cycle to Work scheme Gym equipment and showers on site Access to employee wellbeing support A real sense of purpose and pride in the work we doJoining us means becoming part of a team that's dedicated to delivering excellent patient care and taking care of each other too.
Job description Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the receptionist. There may be a requirement to carry out other tasks and this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
Process personal, telephone and e-requests for appointments Answer incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately Signpost patients to the correct service Initiating contact with and responding to, requests from patients, team members and external agencies Input data into the patients healthcare records as necessary Direct requests for information i.e. SAR, insurance / solicitors letters and DVLA forms to the administrative team Manage all queries as necessary in an efficient manner Carry out system searches as requested Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times Monitor and maintain the reception area and notice boards Support all clinical staff with general tasks as requested Partake in audit as directed by the audit lead Support administrative staff, providing cover during staff absences Scanning of patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients healthcare records Complete opening and closing procedures As required support in the management of repeat prescriptions, ensuring they are processed accurately and efficiently
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working with the general public
Desirable
Experience of administrative duties Experience of multi tasking Experience of working in a health care setting
Personal qualities Essential
Motivated Sensitive and empathetic
Qualifications Essential
Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
Desirable
GCSE Mathematics & English (C or above)
Skills Essential
Strong IT skills Clear and confident communication Can manage difficult conversations Ability to follow policy and procedure
Desirable
EMIS
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Central Surgery
Address 1 Union Road
Farnham
Surrey
GU9 7PT
Employer's website http://www.centralsurgeryfarnham.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)