Job summary
Join Our Team as a Patient Navigator (Zero Hours Contract) at Brooklands Health Centre!
Are you a friendly, outgoing individual with excellent communication skills and confidence using IT systems? Do you thrive on administrative tasks and stay calm under the pressure of managing multiple phone calls every day? If so, wed love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
Brooklands Health Centre is seeking a Receptionist, also known as Patient Navigator, to join out team. In this essential role, you'll ensure the smooth running of the surgery, providing patients with a positive experience while supporting our team to deliver outstanding care. We understand how important your role is and will value your contributions every step of the way.
What Were Looking For
- A confident communicator with a friendly, patient, and professional attitude.
- Someone who can handle a fast-paced, demanding environment with ease.
- Prior experience in healthcare or administrative roles is desirable, but not essential. Full training will be provided.
About us
Join OneMedical Group. Shape a healthier future
For over 20 years, OneMedical Group has been redefining how healthcare is delivered in the UK. As a leading independent healthcare organisation, we provide NHS services at scale and design, build and manage the spaces where care happens bringing everything together under one roof. We are proud to be the only organisation in the UK to do this.
Family-run and values-led, our purpose is simple and powerful: to provide a healthier future for all. Guided by People First, Working Together and A Healthier Future, we deliver healthcare with compassion, innovation and a deep commitment to reducing health inequalities working in true partnership with the NHS.
At OneMedical, diversity of thought is valued, collaboration is essential and every role contributes to meaningful change. Inspired by the traditional family doctor, The OneMedical Way is personal, trusted and rooted in community.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
OneMedical Group is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. Throughout the recruitment process we want all candidates to be at their best. If you would like to discuss the support options available during the recruitment process please email: recruitment@onemedicalgroup.co.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Welcoming patients and visitors, managing check-ins, and providing appointment information.
- Answering phone calls and handling patient inquiries with empathy and professionalism.
- Scheduling and managing appointments using our system.
- Processing prescription requests from patients and pharmacies.
- Handling patient queries in person, over the phone, and via email.
- Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails and letters, with accuracy.
- Keeping the reception area tidy and ensuring smooth handovers for colleagues.
- Completing administrative tasks such as patient registrations and updates.
Whitehouse Surgery is a state-of-the-art, purpose-built Health Centre, open to all Milton Keynes residents. We are located along the V4, between the H3 and H4, with ample parking. Our team offer the highest levels of care, as well as tailoring services to suit patients health and wellbeing needs. Whitehouse Surgery is made up of GPs, Practice Nurses, Health Coaches, Pharmacists, Social Prescribers and Mental Health Workers, with further support from our PCN including First Contact Physiotherapists and Drugs/Alcohol Support in house. Our non-clinician team is made up of our practices Business Manager, Senior Administrator, and Receptionist team, with support from Medical Secretaries and Clinical Coders working in a centralised hub.
If youre ready to take on a rewarding role where your skills will make a real difference, wed love to hear from you. Apply now and become an integral part of our team!
System used: SystemOne
Why join us?
Our Benefits;
- NHS Pension with 20.6% Employer Contribution
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, which rises with length of Service (pro rata for part time)
- Extra day of leave per year for work anniversary
- Enhanced Maternity, Maternity/Paternity Support, Adoption pay
- Participation in OMGs refer a friend scheme
- Employee Assistance Program run by awarding winning Health Assured
- Eye care scheme free eye test plus a contribution towards glasses
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to NHS Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Welcoming patients and visitors, managing check-ins, and providing appointment information.
- Answering phone calls and handling patient inquiries with empathy and professionalism.
- Scheduling and managing appointments using our system.
- Processing prescription requests from patients and pharmacies.
- Handling patient queries in person, over the phone, and via email.
- Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails and letters, with accuracy.
- Keeping the reception area tidy and ensuring smooth handovers for colleagues.
- Completing administrative tasks such as patient registrations and updates.
Whitehouse Surgery is a state-of-the-art, purpose-built Health Centre, open to all Milton Keynes residents. We are located along the V4, between the H3 and H4, with ample parking. Our team offer the highest levels of care, as well as tailoring services to suit patients health and wellbeing needs. Whitehouse Surgery is made up of GPs, Practice Nurses, Health Coaches, Pharmacists, Social Prescribers and Mental Health Workers, with further support from our PCN including First Contact Physiotherapists and Drugs/Alcohol Support in house. Our non-clinician team is made up of our practices Business Manager, Senior Administrator, and Receptionist team, with support from Medical Secretaries and Clinical Coders working in a centralised hub.
If youre ready to take on a rewarding role where your skills will make a real difference, wed love to hear from you. Apply now and become an integral part of our team!
System used: SystemOne
Why join us?
Our Benefits;
- NHS Pension with 20.6% Employer Contribution
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, which rises with length of Service (pro rata for part time)
- Extra day of leave per year for work anniversary
- Enhanced Maternity, Maternity/Paternity Support, Adoption pay
- Participation in OMGs refer a friend scheme
- Employee Assistance Program run by awarding winning Health Assured
- Eye care scheme free eye test plus a contribution towards glasses
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to NHS Discounts
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Prior experience in a healthcare or administrative role is desirable but not essential.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in handling patient information.
- Confidence in using IT systems and basic office software.
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Prior experience in a healthcare or administrative role is desirable but not essential.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in handling patient information.
- Confidence in using IT systems and basic office software.
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.
