Job summary Could you be the next member of our work family? At Drybrook Surgery we pride ourselves on being the friendliest team, putting staff wellbeing at the forefront of our ethos. We are looking for a Care Navigator to join our bubbly Care Navigation team, providing guidance and care to our patients. Care Navigation within a GP surgery is varied, interesting, sometimes busy, frontline work. If you have great communication, organisation, and IT skills, can remain calm under pressure and prioritise your work efficiently, then this could be the role for you. Previous experience is desirable, but full training will be provided for the right candidate. Working pattern will be 10.5 hours per week, to be discussed at interview. The successful applicant will be expected to cover a reasonable amount of staff leave and sickness, sometimes at short notice. PAY - £11.50 per hour. INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY 23rd JANUARY AM. Main duties of the job Care Navigation requires daily face to face, telephone and online communication with patients, to signpost, arrange appointments and follow-up care. You will be trained and responsible for directing patients to the most appropriate service or healthcare professional, in a compassionate and timely manner. You will also be expected to assist the team with administration tasks and build relationships with partner services. About us We are a forward-thinking community practice nestled in the beautiful Forest of Dean. We are the first practice in the County to be run by both a Partner GP Dr Anna Raymond and, a Partner ANP Katie Dyer who have successfully taken on Drybrook Surgery and cultivated a highly efficient, compassionate and holistic practice. As a member of staff you will enjoy the benefits of: - Competitive rates of pay - NHS pension scheme - Generous annual leave entitlement - Staff benefits including access to the Blue Light Scheme - Personalised professional development plans - Opportunity to be involved in practice development - A refreshing and reassuring families first approach - Staff buddy system - Regular staff celebrations and social activities If you require any additional information please contact Rachel Murray, Care Navigation Manager on 01594 542239 or email drybrook.surgerynhs.net. Date posted 09 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £11.50 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number A0068-25-0001 Job locations Drybrook Road Drybrook Gloucestershire GL17 9JE Job description Job responsibilities Administration - Process incoming mail - Maintain and update patient records - Photocopying, printing, and scanning to patient records - Follow tasks requested by GPs and other healthcare staff - Oversee practice emails Reception -Communicate with patients via face to face, telephone and electronically - Triage patient needs and navigate to appropriate healthcare services - Manage online patient messages and requests via Practice website - Process appointment requests - Hand over any outstanding information and duties to colleagues as appropriate - Flexibility to cover reception absences as required Practice - Ensure building safety at end of day - Maintain tidy reception and waiting areas - Maintain and update patient information boards, including waiting area TV - Develop efficient and friendly professional relationships - A thorough knowledge of practice policies and procedures - To work in accordance with practice pathways and protocols Job description Job responsibilities Administration - Process incoming mail - Maintain and update patient records - Photocopying, printing, and scanning to patient records - Follow tasks requested by GPs and other healthcare staff - Oversee practice emails Reception -Communicate with patients via face to face, telephone and electronically - Triage patient needs and navigate to appropriate healthcare services - Manage online patient messages and requests via Practice website - Process appointment requests - Hand over any outstanding information and duties to colleagues as appropriate - Flexibility to cover reception absences as required Practice - Ensure building safety at end of day - Maintain tidy reception and waiting areas - Maintain and update patient information boards, including waiting area TV - Develop efficient and friendly professional relationships - A thorough knowledge of practice policies and procedures - To work in accordance with practice pathways and protocols Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE or equivalent grade A-C English and Maths The Right Candidate Essential We are looking for a strong team player. Someone who is friendly, compassionate and approachable. You will have a desire to learn and share knowledge and skills within the team, and the ability to work well under pressure. Experience Essential Good oral and written communication skills Proficient IT skills Desirable Experienced GP receptionist Previous work experience in a health care setting Previous work for the NHS Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE or equivalent grade A-C English and Maths The Right Candidate Essential We are looking for a strong team player. Someone who is friendly, compassionate and approachable. You will have a desire to learn and share knowledge and skills within the team, and the ability to work well under pressure. Experience Essential Good oral and written communication skills Proficient IT skills Desirable Experienced GP receptionist Previous work experience in a health care setting Previous work for the NHS 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 Drybrook Surgery Address Drybrook Road Drybrook Gloucestershire GL17 9JE Employer's website https://www.drybrooksurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)