Care Navigator x

Care Navigator – Secondment or Fixed Term to 31st July 2026

Alness/Invergordon Medical Group is a large and busy NHS Highland GP Practice based across two sites. We are looking to welcome enthusiastic care navigators to our friendly team on a fixed term basis. The role involves being the first point of contact for our patients and providing administrative support to our GPs. Hours are negotiable but the ideal candidates will be flexible and available for shifts between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday.

You will be instrumental to ensuring our patients receive the right care from the right professional at the right time. To be successful in this role, you will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, and a good level of IT skills. You will be methodical, with excellent attention to detail and you will be a team player.

You will provide a comprehensive reception service to our patients and have a wide range of administrative duties, with the ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.

Department Contact
Craig Dodd, craig.doddt
Donna Fraser, donna.fraser9t
Diane McIvor, diane.mcivor1t

Closing Date:
Midnight Sunday 11th January 2026
Job Reference: 235943

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute. We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy. Our staff are also important members of our communities.

Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.

Care and compassion
Dignity and respect
Openness, honesty and responsibility
Quality and teamwork

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries
Hospitals and Health Care