Care Navigator

Job summary

Derby Road Practice are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and flexible care navigator to our fantastic team. This position is offered on a part-time basis for 16 hours per week working the following days; Monday 8am - 6.30pm Thursday 12.20pm - 6.30pm. You must have flexibility to cover for any training, holidays and occasional sickness.

Main duties of the job

• Receive and assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support for the general practice and to act as focal point for patients and staff.
• 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 administration team, clinicians and patients.

About us

At The Derby Road Practice we pride ourselves in being a well-established, friendly, flexible, forward thinking primary care team, looking after over 18,700 patients.

We are part of Suffolk Primary Care, which is a group of 7 GP practices across Suffolk. We have 2 sites, based in the heart of Ipswich, with close travel links to the beautiful Suffolk countryside and the Suffolk coast.

SPC is an innovative partnership with likeminded Suffolk GP surgeries covering 130,000 patients.Doctors and practice staff share resources and work together to ensure patients continue to receive high quality healthcare.Suffolk Primary Care is committed to a policy of equal opportunities in employment.