
Job requirements
Essential
20 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience of working with the general public
- Experience
Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Qualifications
A good standard of education with an expectation of having both GCSE Maths and English at Grade C (Level 4) or above, or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English
- Additional criteria
Excellent communication skills and effective in communicating and understanding patient needs
- Additional criteria
Competent in the use of MS Office and Outlook
- Additional criteria
Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- Additional criteria
Ability to use own initiative, discretion, and sensitivity
- Additional criteria
Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
- Additional criteria
Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Additional criteria
Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Additional criteria
Good organisational skills
- Additional criteria
Clinical IT system user skills and the ability to record accurate notes
- Additional criteria
Effectively utilise resources
- Additional criteria
Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- Additional criteria
High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Additional criteria
Clear, polite telephone manner
- Additional criteria
Flexible and cooperative
- Additional criteria
Motivated
- Additional criteria
Understanding of safeguarding adults and children
- Additional criteria
Knowledge of and ability to work to key policies and procedures
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of administrative duties
- Qualifications
Active signposting or Care Navigator training qualification
- Qualifications
NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
- Qualifications
Customer service qualification (NVQ) or equivalent
- Additional criteria
Chaperone procedure
- Additional criteria
Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
Job summary
Salary Available Upon Request
25 hours a week
To support the practice clinical team by signposting patients to the appropriate healthcare professional or service, working as part of the practices multidisciplinary team.
To act as the central point of contact for patients, be responsible for the distribution of information, messages and enquiries for the clinical team, liaise with multi-disciplinary team members and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers.
The Care Navigator will also be expected to undertake reception duties as part of the role, supporting the team in delivering a professional service to the entitled patient population. Duties can include but are not limited to welcoming patients and also to assist with total triage requirements, whilst supporting the team with patient registration, booking appointments, processing of information (electronic and hard copy) in a timely manner and in accordance with current policies.
The post-holder will be an integral part of the general practice team.
This is a position for 25 hours spread over 3 days.
Working hours as follows
Wednesday - 8am - 6:30pm (30 minute lunch break)
Thursday - 9am - 2:00pm
Friday - 8am - 6:30pm (30 minute lunch break)
Main duties of the job
The following are the core responsibilities of a Care Navigator in delivering health services. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
1. Process and effectively signpost patients to the appropriate healthcare professional, depending on the presenting condition
2. Answer incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately
3. Process personal, telephone and e-requests for appointments
4. Action incoming emails and correspondence as necessary
5. Accurately detail information on patients records within the clinical system
6. Maintain and monitor the practice appointment system
7. Initiate contact with and respond to requests from patients, team members and external agencies
8. Photocopy documentation as required
9. Data entry of new and temporary registrations and relevant patient information as required
10. Direct requests for information, i.e, DSAR, insurance/solicitors letters and DVLA forms to the administrative team
11. Manage all queries as necessary in an efficient manner
12. Undertake a broad spectrum of administrative duties commensurate with the role
13. Be an integral part of the general practice team
14. Act as a chaperone as required
About us
Established a friendly 5 Partner training practice (registrars and medical students) with a growing list size (currently 14,600 patients)
Forward-thinking partners, determined to maintain a healthy working environment despite increasing pressures
High quality primary care services in a modern purpose built health centre
Full complement of highly skilled staff
Pharmacy team who manages repeat scripts, medication queries and medication reviews.
Reduced Admin admin team to read action and code letters
Supportive team with weekly clinical meetings and quarterly whole team meetings
Close working relationships with multi disciplinary teams
Well organised IT efficient practice using EMIS / DOCMAN Clinical systems
Located 25 minutes from Cardiff with good transportation links
Details
- Date posted: 15 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: M0044-26-0352
- Job locations: Pont Newydd Medical Centre, Aberhondda Road, Porth, Rhondda, CF39 0LD, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Care Navigator has the following wider responsibilities:
a. Support administrative staff, providing cover during staff absences
b. Scan patient related documentation and attach scanned documents to patients healthcare records
c. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
d. To support in the management of repeat prescriptions, ensuring they are processed accurately and efficiently
e. Support and participate in shared learning
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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This advert is for Administrator Pont Newydd Medical Centre with GP Practice in Wales in Porth, Wales. It is listed as a Administrator role. The advertised salary is Negotiable. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Oct 2026.
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