Description

Siam Surgery in Sudbury is looking to welcome a friendly receptionist/care navigator to their busy team. This position is offered on a part-time basis for 22 hours worked over 4 days per week. Some degree of flexibility is required as, occasionally, you will be required to work additional or alternative hours to cover colleagues.

The main responsibilities of the role include:

• Offer general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or over the telephone and email
• Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way
• Undertake a variety of administrative duties to assist in the smooth running of the practice, including the provision of clerical support to clinical staff and other members of the practice team
• Facilitate effective communication between patients, members of the primary health care team, secondary care and other associated healthcare agencies

We are grateful for the interest shown previously; however, we’re unable to consider applications from those who have applied before.

About the Candidate

General practice is a challenging environment that requires a calm and caring approach with the ability to work under pressure.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent computer skills in Word, Excel and Outlook
• Attention to detail
• Good standard of numeracy and literacy
• Confident working as part of a team and independently
• Excellent timekeeping
• An understanding of GDPR and confidentiality
• Presentable and approachable to both staff and patients
• Self-motivated
• Flexible and able to adapt
• Experience working with the clinical system 'SystmOne' would be advantageous

About Us

Siam Surgery is a GP practice located within Sudbury Community Health Centre and provides a high level of care to over 13,000 patients in Sudbury, Suffolk and its surrounding villages. Rated good in all areas by CQC, Siam Surgery also has a high level of patient satisfaction.

We are a well-established, friendly and supportive team who take pride in the work we do. We promote a healthy work life balance and are willing to facilitate personal development and encourage each individual's interests.

For further information on our practice please visit our website www.siamsurgery.co.uk

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.