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Band 4 Patient Navigator

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Healthcare

Requirements

  • Previous experience of working with the public and/or patients in a healthcare environment
  • Experience of interacting with staff at all levels
  • Previous administrative and organisational experience
  • Experience of managing and prioritising own workload and working to deadlines
  • Experience of dealing with non-routine and complex problems

Responsibilities

  • General administrative duties for the department
  • Support the team in answering telephone calls and dealing with enquiries in a helpful and courteous manner, using initiative and discretion or directing the call to the appropriate staff member.
  • Ensure requests from clinicians/nursing staff for clinic changes, cancellations and creations are processed with the appropriate team in accordance to Trust policy.
  • Respond to requests from clinicians to type up urgent letters when required.
  • When accessing patient records ensure computerised tracking systems are used appropriately.
  • Phone patients to provide instructions, reminders and information where necessary.
  • Provide patient navigation services for satellite and off site locations.
  • Check with Admissions on a regular basis that patients have been added appropriately to the elective waiting list.
  • Provide reasonable cross-cover for other patient navigators to ensure a consistent and effective administration service is maintained at all times.
  • Process confidential patient-sensitive documentation to and from patients, other healthcare professionals and external agencies.

FAQs

What is the duration of the position?

The position is a fixed term/secondment for one year to cover maternity leave.

Where will the role be primarily based?

The role will be primarily based at Barnet, but there may also be some cross-site working at Chase Farm.

What are the main responsibilities of the Band 4 Patient Navigator?

The main responsibilities include general administrative duties, answering telephone calls, managing clinic changes, typing urgent letters, accessing patient records, and providing patient navigation services.

What qualifications and experience are required for the position?

Candidates should have previous experience working with the public or patients in a healthcare environment, experience interacting with staff at all levels, administrative and organizational experience, and the ability to manage and prioritize their own workload.

Who can I contact for more information about the role?

You can contact Lorraine Burnham, the Clinical Pathway Manager, via email at lorraineburnham@nhs.net or by phone at 0208 216 5407.

Is this role focused on patient interaction?

Yes, the role involves interacting with patients to provide instructions, reminders, and assistance in navigating their healthcare.

What kind of work environment can I expect?

You can expect a dynamic work environment characterized by innovation, collaboration, and a strong commitment to patient wellbeing.

Will I receive support for professional development?

Yes, the role offers a focus on professional development, work-life balance, and a culture of inclusivity.

Are there any cross-cover responsibilities in this role?

Yes, the successful candidate will provide reasonable cross-cover for other patient navigators to maintain a consistent and effective administration service.

Is experience in handling confidential patient information required?

Yes, experience in processing confidential patient-sensitive documentation is necessary for this role.

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Today, the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust runs three London hospitals; Barnet Hospital in north London, Chase Farm Hospital in Enfield and the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead. Barnet Hospital and Chase Farm Hospital became part of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust on 1 July 2014. Last year our highly skilled healthcare teams provided treatment and care for over a million patients and achieved some of the best clinical outcomes in England. Our mortality rates have been the best among England's hospital trusts for many years. Our goal is to continue excelling and to be in the top 10 per cent in the UK for clinical research, scientific medical research and teaching outcomes. We provide a wide range of routine and specialist health services and we aim to deliver world class healthcare to our patients. To do so, we combine world class expertise with leading healthcare that is local, patient-focused and friendly.