Care Navigator
| Posting date: | 05 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.50 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £12.50 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 January 2026 |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL5 1PL |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A2381-26-0001PLYM |
Summary
Patient Interaction and Support: Front Desk Management, Greet patients upon arrival, verify their information, and direct them to appropriate departments. Ensure a welcoming and respectful environment for all visitors. Appointment booking: Efficiently manage appointment scheduling using the practices systems; adjust schedules as needed to accommodate patient needs and maximise resource utilisation. Telephone Enquiries: Handle incoming calls, provide information to callers, take messages, or redirect calls to appropriate staff members. Administrative Responsibilities: eConsultations: Process eConsultations received. Patient Records Management: Maintain and update patient records with accuracy. Ensure all patient interactions and transactions are logged promptly and comply with legal and privacy requirements. Communication and Coordination: Healthcare Provider Liaison: Act as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers. Ensure that communication is clear and that patients understand their schedules, treatment plans, and any preparatory steps for appointments. Resource Navigation: Guide patients to access various healthcare resources available to them, including special clinics, educational sessions, and community services. Resource Management: Manage front-office supplies and ensure that patient areas are stocked with necessary items like forms, brochures, and informational materials. Safety Protocols: Maintain cleanliness and safety of the reception area, complying with health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff. Quality Improvement: Feedback Collection: Collect and compile patient feedback to identify areas for improvement in front desk operations and patient care coordination. Service Enhancement Initiatives: Participate in initiatives aimed at enhancing patient satisfaction and improving service delivery effectiveness. Training Participation: Engage in ongoing training to enhance skills related to patient care, technology use, communication, and administrative management. Knowledge Upgrading: Stay updated on new healthcare regulations, insurance policies, and patient care technologies to continually improve service quality. Current vacancy: Stirling Road Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00, Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00, Thursday 0800-1300, Friday 08:00 - 18:00