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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 left

Job 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

NHS Jobs

First seen

29 September 2026

Last checked

30 September 2026

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East Trees Health Centre

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