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Job Summary Our Care Navigator/ Administrator staff handle all incoming calls, signpost patients to appropriate services and maintain a welcoming practice environment. You are the first point of contact for patient and provide initial support with queries including compliments and complaints. You will support clinicians by liaising with patients regarding appointments, referrals, registrations, general enquires and more. You will also liaise with other healthcare providers to support patient care. The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by members of the practice administration team may include any or all of the items in the following list.  Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the practice manager, dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels Respecting all Showing courtesy Seeking to understand Treating all fairly Valuing each person as a unique individual Being especially supportive to the vulnerable Working as a team Relating well within the team Valuing the contribution of each team member Building a mutually supportive environment Co-operating with other teams Encouraging responsible involvement by our patients Integrity Speaking and acting truthfully  Being accountable for our actions Learning and improving Adapting to change Building on achievements Developing our services Equality, Diversity & Inclusion A good attitude and positive action towards Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) create an environment where all individuals are able to achieve their full potential. Creating such an environment is important for three reasons: it improves operational effectiveness, it is morally the right thing to do, and it is required by law.   Patients and their families have the right to be treated fairly and to be routinely involved in decisions about their treatment and care. They can expect to be treated with dignity and respect and will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Patients have a responsibility to treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect.   Staff have the right to be treated fairly in recruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environment where diversity is valued, and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that they treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect. Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF) This practice is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities for staff to maintain their health, well-being and safety. You have a duty to take reasonable care of health and safety at work for you, your team and others, and to cooperate with employers to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements. All personnel are to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Environmental Protection Act 1990, Environment Act 1995, Fire Precautions (workplace) Regulations 1999 and other statutory legislation.     Confidentiality This practice is committed to maintaining an outstanding confidential service. Patients entrust and permit us to collect and retain sensitive information relating to their health and other matters pertaining to their care. They do so in confidence and have a right to expect that all staff will respect their privacy and maintain confidentiality at all times. It is essential that if the legal requirements are to be met and the trust of our patients is to be retained that all staff protect patient information and provide a confidential service.  Qual