Primary Care Careers

Receptionist/Care Navigator

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Job summary

Feltwell Surgery located in West Norfolk, is looking for a compassionate, organised, and proactive individual to join our dynamic team as a receptionist/care navigator.

This vital role involves providing outstanding customer service to our patients and supporting the smooth running of the practice. This is a part-time position working 19 hours over 2 days per week (Monday and Wednesday).

General practice is a challenging environment that requires a calm and caring approach with the ability to work under pressure. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated team player who has customer service/patient experience.

If you are passionate about providing an exceptional patient service and want to be part of a supportive and friendly team, we'd love to hear from you. Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

  • Greet and assist patients in a friendly and professional manner.
  • Answer phone calls, schedule appointments and manage patient queries.
  • Navigate patients through the healthcare system, providing information and support.
  • Ensure patient records are accurate and up to date.
  • Collaborate with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare staff to coordinate patient care.
  • Handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.

About us

We are a rural, well established, forward thinking fully dispensing GMS practice. Our team consists of 2 GP partners, a salaried GP, 2 ANPs, a clinical pharmacist and a highly skilled nursing, administration and dispensing team. We are located in modern, purpose-built premises in West Norfolk (close to the Suffolk border) and provide high quality care to 5,500 patients.

We have a culture of patient-focused care and are high achievers both in terms of QOF performance and patient feedback. We have partnered with 5 other local practices to form a strong and collaborative primary care network (Fens and Brecks). Our team-orientated approach, and support for a sustainable work-life balance, has created a friendly and relaxed environment with the stability and performance that comes from long-serving and competent staff.

Details

Date posted

11 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

8852

Job locations

Old Brandon Road

Feltwell

Thetford

Norfolk

IP26 4AY


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • na

Experience

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
  • Empathy and a desire to make a difference in patients' lives.
  • Proficient in using computer systems.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a healthcare setting is preferred, but not essential.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • na

Experience

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
  • Empathy and a desire to make a difference in patients' lives.
  • Proficient in using computer systems.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a healthcare setting is preferred, but not essential.

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

Primary Care Careers

Address

Old Brandon Road

Feltwell

Thetford

Norfolk

IP26 4AY


Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

Old Brandon Road

Feltwell

Thetford

Norfolk

IP26 4AY


Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Feltwell Surgery

enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk

01206918760

Details

Date posted

11 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

8852

Job locations

Old Brandon Road

Feltwell

Thetford

Norfolk

IP26 4AY


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