Receptionist / Care Navigator

Upton Surgery

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Job summary

Upton Surgery is a friendly, forward thinking General Practice with on site NHS Community staff and Social Care staff. We have a holistic, integrated care approach for our 12,200 patients. We are a training practice with 6 GP partners. Located just 10 minutes from junction 1 of the M50, 15 minutes from Worcester and Malvern. 10 minutes from Tewkesbury and 30 minutes from Cheltenham.

We are seeking to employ two experienced Part time motivated Receptionist / Care Navigator with exceptional customer focus to support our developing triage and care navigation roles as part of our busy Reception Team.

Main duties of the job

As a receptionist you will be expected to provide a consistent point of contact for both patients and staff, with the aim of enabling patients to get the right co-ordinated support, at the right time to help manage a wide range of needs. This will include working alongside our GPs assisting them in triaging patients, providing active signposting to a range of statutory and voluntary sector services which are often complex and difficult to navigate.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties but to give a guide to the objectives and responsibilities of the post. It will be reviewed in line with any organisational change and annually as part of the appraisal process.

About us

Upton Surgery is a friendly, forward thinking General Practice with on site NHS Community staff and Social Care staff. We have a holistic, integrated care approach for our 12,200 patients. We are a training practice with 6 GP partners. Located just 10 minutes from junction 1 of the M50, 15 minutes from Worcester and Malvern. 10 minutes from Tewkesbury and 30 minutes from Cheltenham.

Date posted

23 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0424-24-0001

Job locations

Upton Surgery

Tunnel Hill

Upton-upon-severn

Worcester

WR8 0QL


Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To provide an efficient and effective reception, clerical and administrative support service to the surgery team in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.

2. To use skills, knowledge, and experience to support the administration systems in the practice.

3. As a Care Navigator you will be expected to provide a consistent point of contact for both patients and staff, with the aim of enabling patients to get the right co-ordinated support, at the right time to help manage a wide range of needs. This will include active signposting to a range of statutory and voluntary sector services which are often complex and difficult to navigate.

4. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties but to give a guide to the objectives and responsibilities of the post. It will be reviewed in line with any organisational change and annually as part of the appraisal process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To provide an efficient and effective reception, clerical and administrative support service to the surgery team in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.

2. To use skills, knowledge, and experience to support the administration systems in the practice.

3. As a Care Navigator you will be expected to provide a consistent point of contact for both patients and staff, with the aim of enabling patients to get the right co-ordinated support, at the right time to help manage a wide range of needs. This will include active signposting to a range of statutory and voluntary sector services which are often complex and difficult to navigate.

4. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties but to give a guide to the objectives and responsibilities of the post. It will be reviewed in line with any organisational change and annually as part of the appraisal process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

  • EMIS WEB
  • DOCMAN
  • NHS Primary Care experience
  • Reception Experience

Experience

Essential

  • .

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care.
  • Experience of working in a GP practice.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

  • EMIS WEB
  • DOCMAN
  • NHS Primary Care experience
  • Reception Experience

Experience

Essential

  • .

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care.
  • Experience of working in a GP practice.

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

Upton Surgery

Address

Upton Surgery

Tunnel Hill

Upton-upon-severn

Worcester

WR8 0QL


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Upton Surgery

Address

Upton Surgery

Tunnel Hill

Upton-upon-severn

Worcester

WR8 0QL


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Chief of Staff

Stacey Branigan

stacey.branigan@nhs.net

01684592696

Date posted

23 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0424-24-0001

Job locations

Upton Surgery

Tunnel Hill

Upton-upon-severn

Worcester

WR8 0QL


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