Operations Manager
East Trees Health Centre
Bristol, BS5 6SA · BRISTOL, BS5 6SAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£29,721
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
9 October 2026
9 days leftJob description
The post-holder is an Operations Manager. To support the Practice Manager in all aspects of practice functionality, motivating and managing staff, opt...
The
following are the core responsibilities of the Operations Manager in delivering
health services.
Support
the Practice Manager in the day-to-day operations of the practice, ensuring
staff achieve their primary responsibilities
Management
and leadership of the administration team and navigation team. Including room
booking and room rotas.
Provide
leadership and guidance to all staff, including ownership of policies ensuring
that they always adhere to procedures.
Maintain
the highest levels of confidentiality
Oversee
the administrative elements of QOF, liaising with GPs, nursing staff and
administrators leading to delivery
Implement
systems to ensure compliance with CQC regulations and standards
and embed an effective staff appraisal process, and undertake appraisals for
those that they line manage
Lead
the management of the clinical system, always ensuring IT security AND IG
compliance and responding to and resolving all local IT issues
Full
accountability and ownership of digital change and equipment including
transformation and IT equipment in the practice.
Actively
encourage and promote the use of patient online services (eg NHS app
Ensure
the staff implement the practice-wide approach to the management of all patient
services matters
Undertake
all mandatory training and induction programmes
Progress
will be reviewed on a regular basis via appraisal.
The post-holder is an Operations
Manager.
To support the Practice Manager in all aspects of
practice functionality, motivating and managing staff, optimising efficiency
and overall performance, ensuring the practice achieves its long-term
strategic objectives in a safe and effective working environment.
As this role will have access to a
higher level of confidential data in the course of their employment, there is
an expectation that the post holder will always maintain the highest level of
confidentiality and integrity. Sensitive information could be from
either internal sources, or from external partner organisations.
To manage and coordinate all aspects of practice
functionality, motivating and managing staff, patient services, premises and
health and safety management.
Through innovative ways of working, support the
Practice Manager leading the team in promoting ED&I, SHEF, quality and
continuous improvement, confidentiality, collaborative working, service
delivery, and learning and development, and ensuring the practice complies
with CQC regulations.
The
post-holder will be an integral part of the general practice team.
following are the core responsibilities of the Operations Manager in delivering
health services. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other
tasks.There may be a requirement to carry out other tasks, This will be dependent upon factors such as workload.
Support
the Practice Manager in the day-to-day operations of the practice, ensuring
staff achieve their primary responsibilities
Management
and leadership of the administration team and navigation team. Including room
booking and room rotas.
Provide
leadership and guidance to all staff, including ownership of policies
Maintain
the highest levels of confidentiality
Oversee
the administrative elements of QOF, liaising with GPs, nursing staff and
administrators leading to delivery
Implement
systems to ensure compliance with CQC regulations and standards
and embed an effective staff appraisal process, and undertake appraisals for
those that they line manage
Lead
the management of the clinical system, always ensuring IT security AND IG
compliance and responding to and resolving all local IT issues
Full
accountability and ownership of digital change and equipment including
transformation and IT equipment in the practice.
Actively
encourage and promote the use of patient online services (eg NHS app
Ensure
the staff implement the practice-wide approach to the management of all patient
services
Undertake
all mandatory training
Progress
will be reviewed on a regular basis via appraisal.
Qualifications
Essential
- A good standard of education, with an expectation of having both GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above, or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English
Desirable
- Associate Member of IGPM in view of becoming a full member (MIGPM)
- AMSPAR qualification (L5 in Primary Care and Health Management)
- Leadership and/or management qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written, oral and presenting)
- Proven leadership skills
- Competent in the use of Digital Systems
- Ability to prioritise, delegate and work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- Ability to use own initiative, discretion, and sensitivity
- Ability to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to exploit and negotiate opportunities to enhance service delivery
- Strategic thinker and negotiator with a solutions-focused approach
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to effectively utilise resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Ability to network and build relationships
- Flexible, cooperative and motivated
- Confident, assertive and resilient
- Ability to drive and deliver change effectively
Desirable: - Change Management and Transformation; - Full UK driving licence
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing multidisciplinary teams
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- NHS or general practice experience
- Experience of performance management, including appraisal writing, staff development and disciplinary procedures
Desirable
- Experience of successfully developing and implementing projects
- Understanding of Health and Safety requirements
- HR understanding and experience
- Experience of health and safety requirements and needs within a small business
- Experience of chairing meetings, producing agendas and minutes
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
29 September 2026
Last checked
30 September 2026
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