Pines Medical Centre
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Care Navigator to join our friendly team within the West Highland Medical Group. The post is based in Acharacle, however, there will be a requirement to travel between all our branch sites as required.
The postholder will undertake general office duties including computer skills, filing and answering the telephone and those particular to working in General Practice using an appointments system, processing prescriptions, workflowing paper and electronic mail to patient medical records.
Previous experience working within General Practice is desirable but not essential as full training will be given to the successful candidate.
A high level of concentration and accuracy is required which can be made difficult coping with many interruptions whilst carrying out each task. Maintaining confidentiality at all times is essential. A friendly manner is also essential.
You will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and will play a key role in implementing the Practice goals.
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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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1. Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
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