Job Description

Part Time/Full Time Care Navigator (GP Receptionist)

We are looking for a candidate to be able to work two, or more, of the following shifts:

Monday 8.00am - 5.00pm

Wednesday 8.00am - 6.30pm

Thursday 8.00am - 6.30pm

Friday 1.00pm - 6.30pm

Pioneer Medical Group comprises of 3 practices including Avonmouth Medical Centre, Ridingleaze Health Hub and Bradgate Surgery. We are seeking friendly, kind, professional and enthusiastic Care Navigators to help us manage and deliver first class healthcare to our patients.

Most of your role will be telephone based,

and duties will typically include:

Assisting and signposting patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional Providing general assistance to the practice team and other healthcare providers Providing non-clinical information or advice to patients / relatives Work alongside the duty team to ensure patients receive the right care at the right time from the right person Ensuring that appointments are booked as per practice protocols
Other tasks include: maintaining patient records, managing patients' medication requests, scanning documents and front desk duties. You will also be required to undertake any other duties that may be reasonably requested of you to help the department run smoothly.

This role will come into contact with patients and members of the public, so you must be professional, of smart appearance, have a friendly manner and be able to deal with patients, public and staff in a sensitive, tactful and discrete manner whilst maintaining strict confidentiality. You must also be a positive and adaptable individual in a constantly changing environment.

Required Education and Key Skills:

Recognised standard education at GCSE level Basic knowledge of working with or communicating with the public Ability to handle information securely and confidentially Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team Strong customer service skills Able to work efficiently and have great attention to detail
What you will get in return

Full training provided Uniform provided Opportunity to work overtime NHS Pension Company events (twice yearly) Opportunity to apply for a Blue Light Card, offering a wide range of discounts Opportunity to sign up to many other sites offering NHS discounts 4.2 weeks holiday increasing to 5 weeks plus bank holidays with length of service Cycle to work scheme Career & progression opportunities Free 'Care First' employee assistance programme including counselling, citizen's advice style advice & information, legal information, financial information and debt management
This role is mainly based at our Avonmouth site; apply today to discuss options available.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.27-13.14 per hour

Expected hours: 16 - 35 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Store discount
Schedule:

Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:

Bristol, BS11 9JJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person