Patient Navigator at The Light Surgery, Leeds! Fixed-Term Contract - 6 months
Are you a friendly, outgoing individual with excellent communication skills and confidence using IT systems? Do you thrive on administrative tasks and stay calm under the pressure of managing multiple phone calls every day? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
The Light Surgery is seeking a Patient Navigator, to join our welcoming administrative team. 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.
This is a 6-month fixed-term contract.
What We’re Looking For
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A confident communicator with a friendly, patient, and professional attitude.
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Someone who can handle a fast-paced, demanding environment with ease.
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Prior experience in healthcare or administrative roles is desirable, but not essential. Full training will be provided.
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Welcoming patients and visitors, managing check-ins, and providing appointment information.
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Answering phone calls and handling patient inquiries with empathy and professionalism.
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Scheduling and managing appointments using our system.
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Processing prescription requests from patients and pharmacies.
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Handling patient queries in person, over the phone, and via email.
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Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails and letters, with accuracy.
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Keeping the reception area tidy and ensuring smooth handovers for colleagues.
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Completing administrative tasks such as patient registrations and updates.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
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Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in handling patient information.
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Confidence in using IT systems and basic office software.
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Prior experience in a healthcare or administrative role is desirable but not essential.
At The Light Surgery, we focus on delivering outstanding care within a supportive and innovative team. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in Primary Care, we would love to hear from you.
Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of their application.
About The Light Surgery https://onemedicalgroup.co.uk/surgeries/the-light-surgery/
The Light Surgery is a unique GP practice serving individuals who live or work in Leeds city centre. The majority of our patients are young professionals and families. Working at The Light Surgery is busy, challenging, and rewarding. Our team is friendly, forward-thinking, and supportive. The Light Surgery is located in The Light, a leisure and retail centre in the heart of Leeds. The complex features a cinema, gym, and numerous restaurants. The ground floor offers car parking, and The Light staff are eligible for discounted rates.
System used: SystemOne
Why join us?
Our Benefits;
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NHS Pension with 20.6% Employer Contribution
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25 days (5 weeks / 200 hours) annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata, if part-time)
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Extra days leave for work anniversary each year
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Enhanced Maternity; Paternity and Adoption pay
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Family friendly employment policies
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Special and Significant Event Leave
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Participation in OMG’s refer a friend scheme
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Continued personal and professional development
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24/7 free access to an Employee Assistance Program run by awarding winning Health Assured
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Eye care scheme free eye test plus a contribution towards glasses
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Cycle to work scheme
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Access to NHS Discounts
Note: Candidates who have previously applied and were unsuccessful do not need to reapply.
Join OneMedical Group. Shape a healthier future.
For over 20 years, OneMedical Group has been redefining how healthcare is delivered in the UK. As a leading independent healthcare organisation, we provide NHS services at scale and design, build and manage the spaces where care happensbringing everything together under one roof. We are proud to be the only organisation in the UK to do this.
Family-run and values-led, our purpose is simple and powerful: to provide a healthier future for all. Guided by People First, Working Together and A Healthier Future, we deliver healthcare with compassion, innovation and a deep commitment to reducing health inequalitiesworking in true partnership with the NHS.
At OneMedical, diversity of thought is valued, collaboration is essential and every role contributes to meaningful change. Inspired by the traditional family doctor, The OneMedical Way is personal, trusted and rooted in community.
Equality and Diversity
OneMedical Group is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. Throughout the recruitment process we want all candidates to be at their best. If you would like to discuss the support options available during the recruitment process please email: [email protected]
