Candidates should be customer-focused and empathetic, demonstrating the ability to work autonomously while still having access to support when needed. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as the role does not qualify for skilled worker sponsorship. The Trust emphasises the importance of timely applications due to potential early closure of the vacancy, and encourages interested individuals to reach out with any questions.
The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Care Navigator to join our professional team.
We're a close team but we're never exclusive, if you can bring a professional approach and fresh ideas we would love to hear from you.
Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship. Therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.
What will the role involve?
The role is part of the services single point of access and is primarily a home based role, workingautonomously but with support available when required. Key elements include managing referrals, bookingappointments as well as providing assessment, sign-posting, education and advice to clients, carers and otherhealth and social care professionals to ensure they are able to access the most appropriate support dependanton need.
Previous experience is welcome but not essential just a willingness to learn and respond well to feedback. We provide full induction training, regular coaching and the support and encouragement needed to get you off to the best start.
We also offer a generous NHS pension, annual leave entitlement and a competitive pay framework to progress through.
So, if you're customer focused, empathetic and up for a new challenge then we would love to hear from you!
About us
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
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