About this role
Job summary
The Community Navigator will support the administration provision for the District Nursing Team. They will be responsible for administrative duties of the District Nursing Team, ensuring these duties are maintained and delivered efficiently and effectively.
The Community Navigator will utilise of a variety of IT functions and systems used in the District Nursing team, and have a wide knowledge of a range of clinical and non-clinical information systems.
The Community Navigator will have excellent communication skills, and communicate effectively with the District Nursing Team, the wider multi-disciplinary team, patients and their relatives, with the ability to signpost individuals to the appropriate service when necessary.
The post holder will be knowledgeable in Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) policies and procedures.
Putting the patient at the forefront of every aspect of this role will be essential. The role will prove to be rewarding and the position will offer job satisfaction.
Main duties of the job
The community navigator will work closely with their district nursing team, the community navigator colleagues and the wider multi-disciplined team. Being part of the team is essential.
The community navigator is required to recieve information, to relay information from and to a range of clinical systems. Therefore the need to be trained in the use of range of clinical and non clinical systems is key to the post along with the need to be an excellent communicator. The requirtement is to provide effective written and verbal communication skills.
Putting the patient at the forefront of every aspect of this role will be essential. The role will prove to be rewarding and the position will offer job satisfaction.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Good Standard of Education NVQ 2/3 in Business Administration
Desirable
Furhter education or work place training/qualifications
Training and digital skills Essential
ECDL IBT ICT qualifications
Desirable
Ability to use IT systems
Previous Experience Essential
Previously worked in an administration and clerical role Previous experience in determining priroties and meeting the demands of a busy service Previous experience in being a member of the team
Desirable
Previous experience in working in a patient/customer facing role Ability to travel to other Health Board premises
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.
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Employer details Employer name Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda
Twynypandy
CF40 2LX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)