
Patient Navigator
- Liskeard, Cornwall
- £12.21 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
In this essential role, you'll ensure the smooth running of the surgery, providing patients with a positive experience while supporting our team to deliver outstanding care. We understand how important your role is and will value your contributions every step of the way.What We're Looking For
- A confident communicator with a friendly, patient, and professional attitude.
- Someone who can handle a fast-paced, demanding environment with ease.
- Prior experience in healthcare or administrative roles is desirable, but not essential. Full training will be provided.
- Welcoming patients and visitors, managing check-ins, and providing appointment information.
- Answering phone calls and handling patient inquiries with empathy and professionalism.
- Scheduling and managing appointments using our system.
- Processing prescription requests from patients and pharmacies.
- Handling patient queries in person, over the phone, and via email.
- Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails and letters, with accuracy.
- Keeping the reception area tidy and ensuring smooth handovers for colleagues.
- Completing administrative tasks such as patient registrations and updates.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in handling patient information.
- Confidence in using IT systems and basic office software.
- Prior experience in a healthcare or administrative role is desirable but not essential.
- NHS Pension with 20.6% Employer Contribution
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, which rises with length of Service (pro rata for part time)
- Extra day of leave per year for work anniversary
- Enhanced Maternity, Maternity/Paternity Support, Adoption pay
- Family friendly employment policies
- Continued personal and professional development
- Participation in OMG's refer a friend scheme
- Internal wellbeing support through OMGs Wellbeing Advisors
- Employee Assistance Program run by awarding winning Health Assured
- Eye care scheme - free eye test plus a contribution towards glasses
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to NHS Discounts