# Community Health Navigator > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for HCRG Care Group. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-health-navigator/97f580c9-f018-4ce5-a572-0787eca60cce - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-health-navigator/97f580c9-f018-4ce5-a572-0787eca60cce.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** HCRG Care Group - **Town:** Gravesend - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Salary:** £25,500 to £27,098 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-07-07T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-01T14:02:12.372Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0279-26-1294?employerCode=E0279 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1522369340&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### Job summary Be the First Point of Support That Makes a Difference Are you someone who thrives on helping others and making a real impact every day? As a Community Health Navigator, youll be at the heart of our service the friendly, knowledgeable voice that connects people to the right care at the right time. Based in Chippenham or Swindon, youll join our BSW (Bath & North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire) Community Health Services Single Point of Access (SPA) a fast-paced, supportive hub where no two days are the same. Youll be the first point of contact for patients, the public, healthcare professionals and colleagues, providing reassurance, guidance and solutions when they matter most. Through phone, email and written communication, youll deliver a service that is not only efficient and professional, but also compassionate and person-centred. Youll help people navigate services, ensure referrals are handled smoothly, and play a vital role in keeping care flowing where its needed most. This is ### Main duties of the job As a Community Health Navigator, youll be at the heart of our service the friendly, knowledgeable voice that connects people to the right care at the right time. Based in Chippenham or Swindon, youll join our BSW Community Health Services Single Point of Access a fast-paced, supportive hub. Youll be the first point of contact for patients, providing guidance and solutions when they matter most. Through phone, email, and written communication, youll deliver a service that is efficient, professional, compassionate, and person-centred. Remote working is available following the successful completion of the probationary period. Work collaboratively with a friendly, supportive team. ### About us Established in 2006, HCRG Care Group is one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services. The organisation is committed to transforming services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. They deliver adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, and MSK services, in addition to adult social care and wellbeing services. HCRG Care Group supports communities across England and is guided by simple values: we care, we think, we do. The company welcomes applications from diverse ranges and fosters an inclusive environment. ### Details - Date posted: 01 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £25,500 to £27,098 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: 1522369340 - Job locations: HCRG Care Group, Swindon, SN25 4AN, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Package Description: Be the First Point of Support That Makes a Difference Are you someone who thrives on helping others and making a real impact every day?As a Community Health Navigator, youll be at the heart of our service the friendly, knowledgeable voice that connects people to the right care at the right time. Based in Chippenham or Swindon, youll join our BSW (Bath & North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire) Community Health Services Single Point of Access (SPA) a fast-paced, supportive hub where no two days are the same.Youll be the first point of contact for patients, the public, healthcare professionals and colleagues, providing reassurance, guidance and solutions when they matter most. Through phone, email and written communication, youll deliver a service that is not only efficient and professional, but also compassionate and person-centred.Youll help people navigate services, ensure referrals are handled smoothly, and play a vital role in keeping care flowing where its needed most. This is a dynamic frontline role where your communication skills, attention to detail and ability to stay calm under pressure will truly shine.If you enjoy working in a busy environment, solving problems, and being part of a team that genuinely supports one another this is the role for you. Remote working is available following the successful completion of the probationary period. - Be the welcoming first point of contact for all SPA enquiries - Support callers with empathy and professionalism, identifying needs and directing them to the right services - Handle sensitive and sometimes complex information with confidentiality and care - Keep accurate, up-to-date patient records across clinical systems - Process referrals and correspondence efficiently and accurately - Book, amend and manage clinical appointments in line with service targets - Escalate urgent or incomplete referrals appropriately to clinical teams - Provide essential admin support to keep services running smoothly - Work collaboratively with a friendly, supportive team, contributing to shared goals Please see attached the job description for a full list of job responsibilities. Package Description As a Community Health Navigator, youll be part of our valued team based in Swindon. You will feel valued within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: - A salary of £25,500 - £27,098 FTE with access to our group pension - Free tea, coffeeand milk at your base location - Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you - Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates - Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling - Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise - An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year Working patterns The SPA operates from 8:00am to 8:00pm, seven days a week, 365 days a year.We offer a range of flexible shift patterns to accommodate service needs while supporting a healthy worklife balance. - GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English at Grade AC. - Previous administrative experience. - Confident use of IT systems, with strong keyboard skills and attention to accuracy. - Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel). - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. - Ability to work with sensitivity, discretion and confidentiality. - Wellorganised, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and work effectively in a busy environment. - Able to work well independently and as part of a team. - NVQ Level 2 in Administration and/or Customer Services (or equivalent). - Previous experience within health or social care. - Knowledge of medical terminology. - Experience using clinical systems or databases. About the Company We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes.We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do. We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone. While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can. As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. Finally, we need to let you know that the company youll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job well need to process and hold information about you.If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy. ## Job Details Be the First Point of Support That Makes a Difference Are you someone who thrives on helping others and making a real impact every day? As a Community Health Navigator, youll be at the heart of our service the friendly, knowledgeable voice that connects people to the right care at the right time. Based in Chippenham or Swindon, youll join our BSW (Bath & North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire) Community Health Services Single Point of Access (SPA) a fast-paced, supportive hub where no two days are the same. Youll be the first point of contact for patients, the public, healthcare professionals and colleagues, providing reassurance, guidance and solutions when they matter most. Through phone, email and written communication, youll deliver a service that is not only efficient and professional, but also compassionate and person-centred. Youll help people navigate services, ensure referrals are handled smoothly, and play a vital role in keeping care flowing where its needed most. This is ## Job Description As a Community Health Navigator, youll be at the heart of our service the friendly, knowledgeable voice that connects people to the right care at the right time. Based in Chippenham or Swindon, youll join our BSW Community Health Services Single Point of Access a fast-paced, supportive hub. Youll be the first point of contact for patients, providing guidance and solutions when they matter most. Through phone, email, and written communication, youll deliver a service that is efficient, professional, compassionate, and person-centred. Remote working is available following the successful completion of the probationary period. Work collaboratively with a friendly, supportive team. ## Responsibilities Package Description: Be the First Point of Support That Makes a Difference Are you someone who thrives on helping others and making a real impact every day?As a Community Health Navigator, youll be at the heart of our service the friendly, knowledgeable voice that connects people to the right care at the right time. Based in Chippenham or Swindon, youll join our BSW (Bath & North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire) Community Health Services Single Point of Access (SPA) a fast-paced, supportive hub where no two days are the same.Youll be the first point of contact for patients, the public, healthcare professionals and colleagues, providing reassurance, guidance and solutions when they matter most. Through phone, email and written communication, youll deliver a service that is not only efficient and professional, but also compassionate and person-centred.Youll help people navigate services, ensure referrals are handled smoothly, and play a vital role in keeping care flowing where its needed most. This is a dynamic frontline role where your communication skills, attention to detail and ability to stay calm under pressure will truly shine.If you enjoy working in a busy environment, solving problems, and being part of a team that genuinely supports one another this is the role for you. Remote working is available following the successful completion of the probationary period. Be the welcoming first point of contact for all SPA enquiries Support callers with empathy and professionalism, identifying needs and directing them to the right services Handle sensitive and sometimes complex information with confidentiality and care Keep accurate, up-to-date patient records across clinical systems Process referrals and correspondence efficiently and accurately Book, amend and manage clinical appointments in line with service targets Escalate urgent or incomplete referrals appropriately to clinical teams Provide essential admin support to keep services running smoothly Work collaboratively with a friendly, supportive team, contributing to shared goals Please see attached the job description for a full list of job responsibilities. Package Description As a Community Health Navigator, youll be part of our valued team based in Swindon. You will feel valued within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: A salary of £25,500 - £27,098 FTE with access to our group pension Free tea, coffeeand milk at your base location Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year Working patterns The SPA operates from 8:00am to 8:00pm, seven days a week, 365 days a year.We offer a range of flexible shift patterns to accommodate service needs while supporting a healthy worklife balance. GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English at Grade AC. Previous administrative experience. Confident use of IT systems, with strong keyboard skills and attention to accuracy. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel). Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Ability to work with sensitivity, discretion and confidentiality. Wellorganised, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and work effectively in a busy environment. Able to work well independently and as part of a team. NVQ Level 2 in Administration and/or Customer Services (or equivalent). Previous experience within health or social care. Knowledge of medical terminology. Experience using clinical systems or databases. About the Company We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes.We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do. We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone. While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can. As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. Finally, we need to let you know that the company youll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job well need to process and hold information about you.If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English at Grade AC. Previous administrative experience. Confident use of IT systems, with strong keyboard skills and attention to accuracy. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.