Job summary We are recruiting a fixed-term part-time Care Navigator to cover Maternity Leave from April 2025 to January 2026 at our vibrant and busy town centre GP Practice. The hours of work will be as follows: Monday 08:00-12:30 Tuesday 08:00-12:30 Wednesday 14:00-18:30 Friday 08:00-12:00 Total 17.5 hours The successful candidate will work as part of our welcoming and experienced Administrative team at both our Reception and in our Admin room, where phone calls are handled. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys helping people and working alongside others to provide outstanding patient care. Full training will be given; please get in touch if you feel this job could be right for you. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be committed to giving the best level of patient care possible and will uphold patient dignity and confidentiality at all times. The Care navigator role is comprised of the following main duties: Assisting the wider Clinical team in ensuring that administrative duties and tasks are completed to a high standard Greeting Patients at our Reception point and dealing with queries and requests. Handling calls from patients and dealing with queries and requests. Ensuring that Reception duties are completed in a timely manner, including opening up and locking up. Ensuring that patient information is dealt with sensitively and accurately. Booking appointments. Triaging our Duty Doctor on the day emergency appointments and signposting where appropriate. These examples are not exhaustive; further information will be provided upon receipt of application. About us We are a friendly and well established GP Practice in the busy heart of Maidstone town centre. Patient care is at the forefront of our core values and the role of the Care Navigator is reflective of someone who strives to help people and who has a pleasant and approachable manner which makes both teamwork and individual work achievable. We are training Practice which means that we enjoy helping our staff build on existing skills and explore and develop new skills; there are so many possibilities If you are caring, compassionate and love to make a difference; get in touch on vinemcnhs.net We look forward to hearing from you. Date posted 10 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £12.21 an hour Contract Fixed term Duration 9 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number A5678-25-0000 Job locations The Vine Medical Centre 13 Tonbridge Road Maidstone Kent ME16 8RL Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will be committed to giving the best level of patient care possible and will uphold patient dignity and confidentiality at all times. The Care navigator role is comprised of the following main duties: Assisting the wider Clinical team in ensuring that administrative duties and tasks are completed to a high standard Greeting Patients at our Reception point and dealing with queries and requests. Handling calls from patients and dealing with queries and requests. Ensuring that Reception duties are completed in a timely manner, including opening up and locking up. Ensuring that patient information is dealt with sensitively and accurately. Booking appointments. Triaging our Duty Doctor on the day emergency appointments and signposting where appropriate. These examples are not exhaustive; further information will be provided upon receipt of application. Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will be committed to giving the best level of patient care possible and will uphold patient dignity and confidentiality at all times. The Care navigator role is comprised of the following main duties: Assisting the wider Clinical team in ensuring that administrative duties and tasks are completed to a high standard Greeting Patients at our Reception point and dealing with queries and requests. Handling calls from patients and dealing with queries and requests. Ensuring that Reception duties are completed in a timely manner, including opening up and locking up. Ensuring that patient information is dealt with sensitively and accurately. Booking appointments. Triaging our Duty Doctor on the day emergency appointments and signposting where appropriate. These examples are not exhaustive; further information will be provided upon receipt of application. Person Specification IT Literacy Essential Basic working knowledge of IT is essential. This includes using emails and competency in Microsoft Office software. Experience Desirable Experience of working in Primary Care is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided for the successful candidate. Qualifications Essential GCSE Maths and English Person Specification IT Literacy Essential Basic working knowledge of IT is essential. This includes using emails and competency in Microsoft Office software. Experience Desirable Experience of working in Primary Care is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided for the successful candidate. Qualifications Essential GCSE Maths and English 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 The Vine Medical Centre Address The Vine Medical Centre 13 Tonbridge Road Maidstone Kent ME16 8RL Employer's website https://www.thevinemedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)