Care Navigator

4 weeks ago


Ipswich, United Kingdom Primary Care Careers Full time

**About the Role**:
As part of Suffolk Primary Care, which is a group of 8 GP practices across Suffolk, we are seeking to recruit 2 enthusiastic and flexible care navigators, with strong customer service skills, for The Derby Road Practice in Ipswich. Both positions will be for 20 hours per week, 8am-6.30pm Tuesday & Friday and 8am-6.30pm Wednesday & Friday.

Derby Road have 2 sites, based in the heart of Ipswich, with close travel links to the beautiful Suffolk countryside and the Suffolk coast. We have an established team with a strong focus on customer service and communication.

The main duties include:

- provide comprehensive administrative support for the general practice and to act as focal point for patients and staff.
- receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way.
- offer general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors either in person or via the telephone.
- facilitate effective communication between patients and members of the healthcare community.
- handle patient complaints in accordance with practice protocols.
- provide an efficient and accurate support to the secretarial team, clinicians & patients.

Please see full job description attached.

You will have the following:

- Excellent communication skills, with a clear and polite telephone manner;
- Ability to work in a polite, confidential and discreet manner, respecting patients at all times;
- Experience of working with the general public, being sensitive and empathic in distressing situations;
- Confidence to work as part of a team and ability to "think on your feet";
- Strong IT and administration skills;
- Previous medical or healthcare receptionist experience is desirable.

**About Us**:
The Derby Road Practice in Ipswich looks after over 18,700 patients across its 2 sites.

SPC is an innovative partnership of Suffolk GP surgeries. Doctors & practice staff share resources & work together to ensure patients continue to receive high quality care. Suffolk Primary Care is committed to a policy of equal opportunities in employment.

Benefits of working for SPC include:

- NHS pension scheme
- Defined benefits scheme
- Life insurance
- Family benefits including an adult dependents' pension & children's pension
- Ill health benefits
- 20% employer contribution
- Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
- No deposit
- No credit check
- Fully comprehensive insurance
- Servicing & tyres
- Breakdown cover
- Proper pay & cost of living benefits
- Living wage foundation accredited
- Eye care vouchers
- Health service discounts
- Annual leave - min. 33 days including bank holidays FTE with enhancements for long service
- Enhanced maternity & paternity terms
- High street discounts through our online portal
- Technology & homewares salary sacrifice schemes with Curry's & John Lewis
- Cycle-to-work & gym salary sacrifice schemes

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