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Operations Team Lead

West London GP Federation

London, W10 6DZ · LONDON, SW3 5RRView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£38,000 to £40,000

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

1 November 2026

12 days left

Job description

The Operations Team Lead supports the delivery, coordination and day-to-day functioning of primary care services (Enhanced Access and Enhanced Service...

Head of Operations

& Clinical ARRS

Clinical Directors

GP practices

GPs, Nurses

Providers of Secondary Care and non-acute Community services

Independent sector

providers

Colleagues

across West and North London London ICB

Shared

service colleagues, Local Authority colleagues and other key stakeholders

All

internal teams.

Duties and responsibilities

Part A specific responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations of EA & ES services to ensure seamless delivery of patient care.
  • Monitor and manage workflow, ensuring staffing and service levels meet patient demand.
  • Act as first point of escalation for operational issues, resolving them efficiently.
  • Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to maintain smooth service operations.
  • Provide basic IT troubleshooting for site systems, hardware, and software to minimise service disruptions.
  • Implementation of service delivery against standard operating procedures

  • Manage rotas for permanent and locum staff, ensuring optimal coverage at all times.
  • Coordinate inductions and onboarding for new locum and permanent staff.
  • Support staff performance through coaching, guidance, and feedback.
  • Monitor attendance, leave, and compliance with contractual obligations.

  • Ensure all sites have adequate stock levels of medical supplies, PPE, and equipment.
  • Maintain accurate stock records and coordinate timely ordering and replenishment.
  • Work with suppliers and internal teams to resolve supply issues promptly.
  • Implement and monitor stock control processes to minimize waste and ensure compliance.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and patient experience.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, clinical governance, and company policies.
  • Maintain accurate operational records, reports, and documentation.

  • Proven experience in healthcare operations, in primary care settings.
  • Experience managing locum and permanent staff rotas.
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Excellent IT skills, including troubleshooting hardware, software, clinical systems, and operational platforms.
  • Ability to work under pressure and resolve operational issues quickly.
  • Familiarity with stock management and basic procurement processes.

  • English & Maths GCSE (Grade C and Above)
  • Degree (Desirable)
  • Proficiency in MS Office, rota/stock management software, and clinical IT systems.

Personal Attributes

  • Proactive, solution-focused, and hands-on approach.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams.
  • Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.

The LMA West London GP Federation (the Federation) is an organisation representing and supporting general practice across the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster (North Paddington). It comprises five Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and 39 GP practices, serving a registered patient population of approximately 300,000. The Federation works collaboratively with partners across the Integrated Care Board (ICB), local authorities, NHS providers, and the voluntary and community sector to deliver integrated, neighbourhood-based care. Its purpose is to strengthen primary care, improve population health, and support thriving general practice through innovation, inclusion, and transformation.

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience in healthcare operations, in primary care settings.
  • Experience managing locum and permanent staff rotas.
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Excellent IT skills, including troubleshooting hardware, software, clinical systems, and operational platforms.
  • Ability to work under pressure and resolve operational issues quickly.
  • Familiarity with stock management and basic procurement processes.

Desirable: - Experience of working in a Enhanced Access service

Qualifications

Essential: - English & Maths GCSE (Grade C and Above); - Proficiency in MS Office, rota/stock management software, and clinical IT systems.

Desirable: - Business or Healthcare Management Degree (Desirable)

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Proactive, solution-focused, and hands-on approach.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams.
  • Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

15 October 2026

Last checked

19 October 2026

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About the employer

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West London GP Federation

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