Care Navigator/administrator

Maidstone, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Care Navigator / Administrator



Location: Maidstone



Working hours will be between the core hours of 8:00am - 8:00pm Monday-Friday



Maritime Health Partnership is a dynamic and forward-thinking practice in Medway and Maidstone. We are the Lead Practice for the Primary Care NetworWe are a supportive and caring employer, and our Senior Management Team have an open door policy which allows staff the freedom to share their views and opinions of how we operate, ask questions in relation to their own employment and terms and conditions, or to express concerns or obtain clarity on various topics.

We are creative with our approach to Primary Care and have an amazing group of staff who share our passion and commitment to do the best for our patients.

The role



This is an excellent opportunity to be part of the evolution of the future of Primary Care as we escape from the world of the traditional GP surgery receptionist and aspire to embrace new more ambitious Care Navigator role that recognises the diversity of the wider multi-disciplinary team in General Practice and can identify and steer patients to the best person to manage their health or care needs.

As a Care Navigator you will be the first point of contact for patients requiring an appointment at one of our Primary Care Centres in Maidstone.

The successful candidate will have an excellent telephone manner and will receive training in Care Navigation in order to steer patients to most appropriate practitioner and/or care pathway.

You will require:



The ability to communicate professionally and in friendly person centred way

Previous experience of working within a GP surgery (desirable)

Trained in 111 pathways (desirable)

Good listening skills, compassion and empathy

Willing to connect with people and arrange their care however complex

Ability to respond sensitively to people from different backgrounds, cultures and in challenging situations

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Ability to prioritise workload and exercise judgement when dealing with patient enquiries/problems

It is important that you can stay calm under pressure and work well within a highly focused operation and be prepared to be a flexible member of a busy team.

Ensuring patient experience is the best that it can be, is an essential requirement of the role as you will often be the first point of contact at the Practice and services that we deliver on behalf of the wider Primary Care Network including COVID Vaccination.

Benefits



NHS Pension Scheme

Full Induction programme will be provided and further training and development opportunities will be available ongoing.

Annual appraisal and regular one to one meetings with management

A supportive and caring team

Note: Successful candidates are required to provide documented evidence of two doses of Covid-19 vaccination as a condition of deployment. This is a standard requirement for individuals working in a Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulated health or social care workplace unless exempt.



This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and the receipt of relevant pre-employment checks and Full immunisation history.



Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift
Experience:

Call handling: 1 year (preferred) GP surgery: 1 year (preferred) customer service: 1 year (preferred) Receptionist: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3276257
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Maidstone, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned