Park Medical Group

Care Navigator / Receptionist

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Job summary

Park Medical Group are looking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic care navigator/ receptionist to join our team.

The working hours of the post is 30 hours per week. The listing may be closed as soon as sufficient applicants have been received.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for undertaking a wide range of reception duties and the provision of general support to the multidisciplinary team. Duties can include, but are not limited to, greeting and directing patients, effective use of the appointment system, booking appointments, the processing of information and assisting patients as required.

To act as the central point of contact for patients, be responsible for the distribution of information, messages and enquiries for the clinical team, liaise with multi-disciplinary team members and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers.

About us

We are a friendly and supportive team split across 2 sites, with a growing list size of 13,800 patients with excellent access to clinical services. We aim to be the practice of choice in our area by offering an excellent clinical service to our diverse patient population

We will achieve this by creating a strong team of staff who come from a range of professional and non-professional backgrounds.

Wellbeing and personal development are a high priority so that those same people are able to deliver high quality, patient-centered care to all.

Additional information

Five partners

Six salaried GPs

A demand led appointment system fully supported by Nurse Practitioners

EMIS Web with full paper light operation and digitalised records, however switching to Systemone within the upcoming months.

Pharmacy hub support

Teaching and Training Practice

Excellent Clinical and Administration Service

Good QoF Achievers

Good staff retention

Collaboration with neighbouring practices

Members of North Gosforth Primary Care Network

Active LMC membership

Active Federation members

Active CCG members

Details

Date posted

10 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4052-25-0001

Job locations

The Park Medical Group

Fawdon Park Road

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE3 2PE


The Park Medical Group

Kingston Park Avenue

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE3 2HB


Job description

Job responsibilities

You should be able to work at a fast pace, dealing with patients face to face over a busy reception

Utilise appointment system (EMISWEB) to ensure efficiency and monitor flow of patients into consulting and treatment rooms.

Explain practice arrangement to new patients and those seeking temporary service

Able to use own initiative and also work as part of a team.

Ability to learn new systems quickly.

Advise patients of relevant charges for private services- accept payment and issues receipts.

Respond to all queries and requests for assistance from patients and visitors

Provide good customer service.

Must be able to multitask and respond positively to change

Ensure reception, clinical rooms and waiting areas are kept neat and tidy

Ensure that all telephone calls are answered efficiently and effectively

Issuing the repeat prescriptions daily/organise delivery/filing prescriptions and dealing with prescription enquiries

Demonstrate the core values of the practice.

Appointment System

1. Book appointments and recall ensuring all relevant information is recorded.

Medical Records

1 Retrieve and re-file records as required

2 Ensure records are kept neat, tidy and in good repair

3 Ensure all names and addresses are up to date

4 Scan documents as required, ensuring that the scanned images can be read and retrieved

Administrative duties

  1. Photocopy as required
  2. Ensure all incoming post is opened, stamped and distributed as timely and efficiently as possible.
  3. Issuing the repeat prescriptions daily/organise delivery/filing prescriptions and dealing with prescription enquiries
  4. Respond and action email requests
  5. Stock clinical rooms, replenish patient leaflets and forms in new patient packs

Any other duties considered appropriate to the post

Cover

In the instance of staff absence, provide cover for the other members of the team, as directed by the Assistant Practice Manager

Special requirements for the post

  1. An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
  2. Have the ability to multitask and respond quickly to change.
  3. An ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge, to respond to patients enquires and request
  4. Good customer service skills both over the phone and face to face

The post-holder will be required to undertake a variety of these duties depending on the rota.

This job description is intended to be a guide to the main duties and responsibilities of the post and will be reviewed and revised from time to time as required

Job description

Job responsibilities

You should be able to work at a fast pace, dealing with patients face to face over a busy reception

Utilise appointment system (EMISWEB) to ensure efficiency and monitor flow of patients into consulting and treatment rooms.

Explain practice arrangement to new patients and those seeking temporary service

Able to use own initiative and also work as part of a team.

Ability to learn new systems quickly.

Advise patients of relevant charges for private services- accept payment and issues receipts.

Respond to all queries and requests for assistance from patients and visitors

Provide good customer service.

Must be able to multitask and respond positively to change

Ensure reception, clinical rooms and waiting areas are kept neat and tidy

Ensure that all telephone calls are answered efficiently and effectively

Issuing the repeat prescriptions daily/organise delivery/filing prescriptions and dealing with prescription enquiries

Demonstrate the core values of the practice.

Appointment System

1. Book appointments and recall ensuring all relevant information is recorded.

Medical Records

1 Retrieve and re-file records as required

2 Ensure records are kept neat, tidy and in good repair

3 Ensure all names and addresses are up to date

4 Scan documents as required, ensuring that the scanned images can be read and retrieved

Administrative duties

  1. Photocopy as required
  2. Ensure all incoming post is opened, stamped and distributed as timely and efficiently as possible.
  3. Issuing the repeat prescriptions daily/organise delivery/filing prescriptions and dealing with prescription enquiries
  4. Respond and action email requests
  5. Stock clinical rooms, replenish patient leaflets and forms in new patient packs

Any other duties considered appropriate to the post

Cover

In the instance of staff absence, provide cover for the other members of the team, as directed by the Assistant Practice Manager

Special requirements for the post

  1. An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
  2. Have the ability to multitask and respond quickly to change.
  3. An ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge, to respond to patients enquires and request
  4. Good customer service skills both over the phone and face to face

The post-holder will be required to undertake a variety of these duties depending on the rota.

This job description is intended to be a guide to the main duties and responsibilities of the post and will be reviewed and revised from time to time as required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE/O level in English (or equivalent)

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 Business Administration

Experience

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Strong IT skills
  • Clear, polite telephone manner
  • Competent in the use of MS Office applications
  • Effective time management (planning and organising)
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to follow policy and procedure
  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and cooperative
  • Motivated
  • Forward thinker
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
  • Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

Desirable

  • GCSE Mathematics and English (C or above)
  • AMSPAR Receptionist Qualification
  • NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
  • Experience of administrative duties
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting
  • Clinical IT system user skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE/O level in English (or equivalent)

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 Business Administration

Experience

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Strong IT skills
  • Clear, polite telephone manner
  • Competent in the use of MS Office applications
  • Effective time management (planning and organising)
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to follow policy and procedure
  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and cooperative
  • Motivated
  • Forward thinker
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
  • Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

Desirable

  • GCSE Mathematics and English (C or above)
  • AMSPAR Receptionist Qualification
  • NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
  • Experience of administrative duties
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting
  • Clinical IT system user skills

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

Park Medical Group

Address

The Park Medical Group

Fawdon Park Road

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE3 2PE


Employer's website

https://www.parkmedicalgroup.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Park Medical Group

Address

The Park Medical Group

Fawdon Park Road

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE3 2PE


Employer's website

https://www.parkmedicalgroup.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Practice Manager

Joanna Cameron

josimpson@nhs.net

01912559334

Details

Date posted

10 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4052-25-0001

Job locations

The Park Medical Group

Fawdon Park Road

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE3 2PE


The Park Medical Group

Kingston Park Avenue

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE3 2HB


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