Care Navigator

• Receive and assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support for the general practice and to act as focal point for patients and staff.
• Offer general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors either in person or via the telephone.
• Facilitate effective communication between patients and members of the healthcare community.
• Handle patient complaints in accordance with practice protocols.
• Provide an efficient and accurate support to the administration team, clinicians and patients.

• Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) including Grace C in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• One years experience working in a busy customer service or reception environment.
• Experience of working in a team. 
• Works calmly and professionally as part of a team, with the ability to multi-task.
• A strong command of written and spoken English with an excellent telephone manner is a must.
• Good time management skills and the ability to follow protocols and or instruction and attention to detail.

At The Derby Road Practice we pride ourselves in being a well-established, friendly, flexible, forward thinking primary care team, looking after over 18,700 patients.

We are part of Suffolk Primary Care, which is a group of 7 GP practices across Suffolk. We have 2 sites, based in the heart of Ipswich, with close travel links to the beautiful Suffolk countryside and the Suffolk coast.

SPC is an innovative partnership with likeminded Suffolk GP surgeries covering 130,000 patients.  Doctors and practice staff share resources and work together to ensure patients continue to receive high quality healthcare.  Suffolk Primary Care is committed to a policy of equal opportunities in employment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.