Newquay Health Centre

GP Practice Receptionist/Care Navigator

The closing date is 03 October 2025

Job summary

Join our dedicated team at Newquay Health Centre, where we are committed to providing excellent patient care in a supportive and friendly environment. We are currently seeking a proactive and compassionate Care Navigator to join our busy GP practice team.

As the first point of contact for many of our patients, you'll play a key role in ensuring they receive the right care, from the right person, at the right time.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Navigator, you will support the practice team in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. You will aid the smooth and efficient flow of patients by assessing and directing patients queries appropriately, assisting the clinical team by managing appointments and supporting our triage team to help patients access the most appropriate services whether that's with a GP, nurse, pharmacist, or one of our community and specialist partners.

About us

Newquay Health Centre is a busy GP practice serving a growing population of approx 17,500 patients.

We aim to provide high-quality medical services in a friendly, happy and healthy environment for both patients and staff.

We have a multidisciplinary clinical team and an integral Admin team, with the opportunity of further role development.

Details

Date posted

05 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A4355-25-0002

Job locations

The Health Centre

St. Thomas Road

Newquay

Cornwall

TR7 1RU


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

  • Greet and assist patients in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Manage appointment bookings and cancellations efficiently.
  • Handle online, telephone and face-to-face enquiries from patients and other health care providers.
  • Process incoming documents (e.g. hospital letters, test results)
  • Maintain patient records and ensure confidentiality at all times.
  • Assist with administrative tasks as required by the practice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

  • Greet and assist patients in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Manage appointment bookings and cancellations efficiently.
  • Handle online, telephone and face-to-face enquiries from patients and other health care providers.
  • Process incoming documents (e.g. hospital letters, test results)
  • Maintain patient records and ensure confidentiality at all times.
  • Assist with administrative tasks as required by the practice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Requirements:
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
  • Proficient in using computer systems and software.
  • Proven experience within a busy administrative role.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Requirements:
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
  • Proficient in using computer systems and software.
  • Proven experience within a busy administrative role.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.

Employer details

Employer name

Newquay Health Centre

Address

The Health Centre

St. Thomas Road

Newquay

Cornwall

TR7 1RU


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Newquay Health Centre

Address

The Health Centre

St. Thomas Road

Newquay

Cornwall

TR7 1RU


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Cheryl Glossop

Cheryl.glosssop@nhs.net

01637850002

Details

Date posted

05 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A4355-25-0002

Job locations

The Health Centre

St. Thomas Road

Newquay

Cornwall

TR7 1RU


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