Care Navigator

NHS National Services Scotland; Tankerton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for a Care Navigator to join a multi-disciplinary team at NHS Highland located in the picturesque Isle of Skye. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail as you ensure patients receive timely and appropriate care in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal and IT skills required.
• Methodical approach and excellent attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to handle a variety of administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive reception services.
• Ensure patients receive appropriate care from the right professional.
• Work across all sites according to service needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

South Skye Medical Practice (Inc. Carbost and Glenelg)

CARE NAVIGATOR (BAND 3)

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

The post is ideally based in Broadford, but this is negotiable for the right candidate. The role requires working across all sites according to service needs.

You will play a key role in ensuring our patients receive appropriate care from the right professional at the right time. Success in this role requires good interpersonal and IT skills, a methodical approach, excellent attention to detail, and teamwork. You will provide comprehensive reception services and handle a variety of administrative duties. This is a busy role within a fast-paced, friendly, and supportive environment.

The Practice operates Monday to Friday from 0800 to 1800 hours, with a half-day on Thursdays. Flexibility to work across the full week is required.

Informal inquiries are welcome; please contact [e-mail].

Shortlisted applicants will typically be contacted by email. Please check your email regularly, including junk/spam folders.

NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity, aiming for a workforce that is truly representative and respectful. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

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NHS Highland covers Highland and Argyll & Bute, an area of 12,500 square miles, and strives to foster a positive, values-driven environment.

Our core values include:

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork