Care Navigator

NHS Highland; Tain; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Care Navigator at South Skye Medical Practice within NHS Highland. You will be part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team, ensuring patients receive timely care while managing reception services and varied administrative tasks in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal and IT skills required.
• Methodical approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to work flexibly across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients receive appropriate care from professionals.
• Provide comprehensive reception services.
• Undertake a wide range of administrative duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

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South Skye Medical Practice (Inc. Carbost and Glenelg)

CARE NAVIGATOR (BAND 3)

Sth Skye is an NHS Highland GP Practice situated in the beautiful Isle of Skye, with bases to be covered in Glenelg and Carbost when required. We have an exciting opportunity for a Care Navigator to join our multi-disciplinary team.

Ideally, the post will be based in Broadford, but this may be negotiable for the right candidate. There is a requirement to work on all sites, in accordance with service requirements.

You will be instrumental in ensuring our patients receive the right care from the right professional at the right time. To succeed in this role, you should have good interpersonal and IT skills, be methodical with excellent attention to detail, and be a team player. You will provide a comprehensive reception service to our patients and undertake a wide range of administrative duties. This is a busy role within a fast-paced, friendly, and supportive environment.

The practice is open Monday to Friday from 0800 to 1800 hours, with a half-day on Thursday. You will be required to work flexibly to ensure coverage across the full working week.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.