Apprentice Receptionist and Care Navigator

Carterknowle & Dore Medical Practice

The closing date is 01 October 2024

Job summary

We are looking for somebody that is flexible and adaptable; confident in computer use and with a passion for helping and supporting patients.

Full apprenticeship training programme offered - this is both internal and external and is fully funded and supported by the practice. Our Apprentices will be supported by internal and external mentors and will develop a qualification in Business Administration Level 3/4. The post is for 36 hours per week of which 4 hours will be spent on coursework set by an external assessor.

Main duties of the job

The role involves daily face to face and telephone contact with patients, working within our friendly Reception & Care Navigation team. Supporting and liaising with our Admin and healthcare team of over forty people.

You will be trained to:

  • Offer Care Navigation to patients, obtaining information in order to ensure you arrange the most appropriate care for patients.
  • Complete prescription requests.

You will also be involved in general office duties and administration - processing tasks from clinical staff within the practice, scanning letters, filing, and photocopying.

About us

We are a long established busy Medical Practice based in Southwest Sheffield working across two sites. We offer care to 13,700 patients. We have a large team, including a variety of skills, that all work together to provide the best possible care for our patients.

Date posted

03 June 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£6.40 an hour

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A3269-24-0000

Job locations

1 Carterknowle Road

Sheffield

S7 2DW


Dore Road Surgery

137 Dore Road

Sheffield

S17 3NF


Job description

Job responsibilities

The role involves daily face to face and telephone contact with patients, working within our friendly Reception & Care Navigation team. Supporting and liaising with our Admin and healthcare team of over forty people.

You will be trained to:

  • Offer Care Navigation to patients, obtaining information in order to ensure you arrange the most appropriate care for patients.
  • Complete prescription requests.

You will also be involved in general office duties and administration - processing tasks from clinical staff within the practice, scanning letters, filing, and photocopying.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role involves daily face to face and telephone contact with patients, working within our friendly Reception & Care Navigation team. Supporting and liaising with our Admin and healthcare team of over forty people.

You will be trained to:

  • Offer Care Navigation to patients, obtaining information in order to ensure you arrange the most appropriate care for patients.
  • Complete prescription requests.

You will also be involved in general office duties and administration - processing tasks from clinical staff within the practice, scanning letters, filing, and photocopying.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • You must have Maths and English GCSE's at level 4 or above or Functional Skills at Level 2 in Maths or English
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • You must have Maths and English GCSE's at level 4 or above or Functional Skills at Level 2 in Maths or English

Employer details

Employer name

Carterknowle & Dore Medical Practice

Address

1 Carterknowle Road

Sheffield

S7 2DW


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Carterknowle & Dore Medical Practice

Address

1 Carterknowle Road

Sheffield

S7 2DW


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Lauren Griffiths

lauren.griffiths3@nhs.net

01142291686

Date posted

03 June 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£6.40 an hour

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A3269-24-0000

Job locations

1 Carterknowle Road

Sheffield

S7 2DW


Dore Road Surgery

137 Dore Road

Sheffield

S17 3NF


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