Barnt Green Surgery

Operations Manager

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an Operations Manager to join our team here in leafy Barnt Green. Our community sits in a semi-rural village, within easy reach of Birmingham and is accessed by good train and motorway connections.

Youd be joining a motivated and supportive team of professionals lead by our 3 young GP Partners. The successful candidate would be enthusiastic and a good team player who wishes to deliver an excellent quality of care and contribute to our wider teams progression. We have a strong team ethos and prioritise changes to improve the teams work-life balance.

Barnt Green Surgery is a small to medium sized surgery with a friendly and loyal compliment of staff who work with our experienced and supportive management and administrative team. We are a high achieving QOF practice and pride ourselves on a providing a high standard of clinical care which results in us being held in high regard by our patients.

Main duties of the job

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.

To manage and coordinate all aspects of practice functionality, motivating and managing staff, patients 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 & continuous improvement, confidentiality, collaborative working, service delivery, learning and development and ensuring the practice complies with CQC regulations.

Retain a presence within the reception area to support line management of all reception staff, supporting staff development, providing guidance and direction.

Have direct oversight of the registration of patients and online access.

Actively encourage and promote the use of online services

Across the practice team oversee rotas, holidays and sickness cover to ensure full service is maintained whilst administering and maintaining an effective clinical appointment system.

Act as Fire Marshal and co-ordinate weekly fire alarm and emergency testing along with six monthly evacuation test.

Oversee private work requests

Oversee the management of the carers register and patient recalls.

Any other duties commensurate with the level of the post

For detailed list of responsibilites see job description

About us

The practice is situated in leafy Barnt Green. Our community sits in a semi-rural village, within easy reach of Birmingham and is accessed by good train and motorway connections.

Barnt Green Surgery is a small to medium sized surgery with a friendly and loyal compliment of staff who work with our experienced and supportive management and administrative team. Our clinical team comprises of 3 partners, 2 salaried GP's, 2 Physician Associate's, 3 Nurses, 2 HCA's and phlebotomists.

The practice forms part of the Bromsgrove PCN and Hereford & Worcestershire ICS.

Details

Date posted

30 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A0487-24-0000

Job locations

82 Hewell Road

Barnt Green

Birmingham

B45 8NF


Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Operations Manager. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.

The Operations Manager is responsible for:

Supporting the practice manager in the day-to-day operations of the practice, ensuring staff achieve their primary responsibilities.

To facilitate effective communication between patients, members of the primary care team and other associated heath care agencies

Providing leadership and guidance to all staff, ensuring that they always adhere to policy and procedure.

Act as a role model to the whole team, supporting, motivating, and promoting good staff relations.

Retain a presence within the reception area to support line management of all reception staff, supporting staff development, providing guidance and direction, ensuring staff are up to date with mandatory training and administrative tasks to support patient satisfaction. You will also be expected to participate in some reception duties to provide a good role/lead model and allow on the job training.

Reviewing and regularly updating reception job descriptions and person specifications ensuring all staff are legally and gainfully employed to support an effective staff appraisal and development process including up to date training records.

Have direct oversight of the registration of patients and online access.

Actively encouraging and promoting the use of patient online services

Across the practice team oversee team rotas, holiday, and sickness cover to ensure full service is maintained, whilst administering and maintain an effective appointment system for all services though clinical session management. This will also include direct co-ordination of sufficient cover for periods of leave and other staff absences within reception.

Act as building Fire Marshall, ensuring evacuation lists are current and that the visitors log is used appropriately.

Co-ordinate weekly fire alarm & emergency lighting test and six-monthly evacuation test

Advise Practice manager of information to maintain Locum manual and care navigation folder ensuring up to date information on practice & local procedures.

Overseeing private work requests and ensuring timely notification of payments received.

Oversee the management of the carers register.

Manage the recall of patients for areas such as but not limited to

Assist in the development, implementation and embed efficient processes and procedures to adhere to extant legislation.

Maintain effective patent feedback systems and share learning.

Assist in maintaining the environment that supports a continuous improvement and innovation ethos and ensures team members are facilitated to embrace change.

Be liaison for the practice team regarding all IT systems and be proactive in development of the practice IT systems.

Support the monitoring and auditing of the progress of the QOF and Enhanced Services to maximise income.

Maintain effective patent feedback systems and share learning.

Implementing systems to ensure compliance with CQC regulations and standards.

Evaluating, organising, and overseeing the team induction programme within the non-clinical teams

Leading the management of the clinical system, always ensuring IT security and IG compliance, and responding to and resolving all local IT issues

Updating and acting as the focal point for the practice website and social media sites

Supporting the Practice Manager to guide staff and developing searches and audits on the clinical system.

Support Practice Manager in Reviewing and updating clinical templates ensuring they relate to current practice.

Guiding the team to reach QOF targets (supported by the nursing and administrative leads)

Support the partners and team with any other duties required in Practice Managers Absence

Any other duties commensurate with the level of the post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Operations Manager. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.

The Operations Manager is responsible for:

Supporting the practice manager in the day-to-day operations of the practice, ensuring staff achieve their primary responsibilities.

To facilitate effective communication between patients, members of the primary care team and other associated heath care agencies

Providing leadership and guidance to all staff, ensuring that they always adhere to policy and procedure.

Act as a role model to the whole team, supporting, motivating, and promoting good staff relations.

Retain a presence within the reception area to support line management of all reception staff, supporting staff development, providing guidance and direction, ensuring staff are up to date with mandatory training and administrative tasks to support patient satisfaction. You will also be expected to participate in some reception duties to provide a good role/lead model and allow on the job training.

Reviewing and regularly updating reception job descriptions and person specifications ensuring all staff are legally and gainfully employed to support an effective staff appraisal and development process including up to date training records.

Have direct oversight of the registration of patients and online access.

Actively encouraging and promoting the use of patient online services

Across the practice team oversee team rotas, holiday, and sickness cover to ensure full service is maintained, whilst administering and maintain an effective appointment system for all services though clinical session management. This will also include direct co-ordination of sufficient cover for periods of leave and other staff absences within reception.

Act as building Fire Marshall, ensuring evacuation lists are current and that the visitors log is used appropriately.

Co-ordinate weekly fire alarm & emergency lighting test and six-monthly evacuation test

Advise Practice manager of information to maintain Locum manual and care navigation folder ensuring up to date information on practice & local procedures.

Overseeing private work requests and ensuring timely notification of payments received.

Oversee the management of the carers register.

Manage the recall of patients for areas such as but not limited to

Assist in the development, implementation and embed efficient processes and procedures to adhere to extant legislation.

Maintain effective patent feedback systems and share learning.

Assist in maintaining the environment that supports a continuous improvement and innovation ethos and ensures team members are facilitated to embrace change.

Be liaison for the practice team regarding all IT systems and be proactive in development of the practice IT systems.

Support the monitoring and auditing of the progress of the QOF and Enhanced Services to maximise income.

Maintain effective patent feedback systems and share learning.

Implementing systems to ensure compliance with CQC regulations and standards.

Evaluating, organising, and overseeing the team induction programme within the non-clinical teams

Leading the management of the clinical system, always ensuring IT security and IG compliance, and responding to and resolving all local IT issues

Updating and acting as the focal point for the practice website and social media sites

Supporting the Practice Manager to guide staff and developing searches and audits on the clinical system.

Support Practice Manager in Reviewing and updating clinical templates ensuring they relate to current practice.

Guiding the team to reach QOF targets (supported by the nursing and administrative leads)

Support the partners and team with any other duties required in Practice Managers Absence

Any other duties commensurate with the level of the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills
  • Experience of working with the public
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting
  • Excellent communication skills (written, oral and presenting)
  • Strong IT skills (generic)
  • Ability to prioritise, delegate and work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Effective time management (planning and organising)
  • Ability to network and build relationships
  • Ability to implement and embed policy and procedure
  • Ability to motivate and train staff
  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and cooperative
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Motivated and proactive
  • Ability to use initiative and judgement
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Confident, assertive, and resilient
  • Ability to drive and deliver change effectively
  • Ability to motivate teams, enhance morale and maintain a positive working environment, including team building sessions
  • Flexibility to work outside core office hours
  • Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Always maintain confidentiality
  • Full UK driving licence

Desirable

  • Educated to A-level/equivalent or higher with relevant experience
  • Leadership and/or management qualification
  • AMSPAR qualification
  • Experience of managing multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience of performance management, including appraisal writing, staff development and disciplinary procedures
  • Experience of successfully developing and implementing projects
  • NHS/ Primary Care general practice experience
  • Relevant health and safety experience
  • Ability to recognise opportunities to enhance service delivery
  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Strategic thinker and negotiator
  • EMIS/SystmOne/Vision user skills
  • Proven problem solving and analytical skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills
  • Experience of working with the public
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting
  • Excellent communication skills (written, oral and presenting)
  • Strong IT skills (generic)
  • Ability to prioritise, delegate and work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Effective time management (planning and organising)
  • Ability to network and build relationships
  • Ability to implement and embed policy and procedure
  • Ability to motivate and train staff
  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and cooperative
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Motivated and proactive
  • Ability to use initiative and judgement
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Confident, assertive, and resilient
  • Ability to drive and deliver change effectively
  • Ability to motivate teams, enhance morale and maintain a positive working environment, including team building sessions
  • Flexibility to work outside core office hours
  • Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Always maintain confidentiality
  • Full UK driving licence

Desirable

  • Educated to A-level/equivalent or higher with relevant experience
  • Leadership and/or management qualification
  • AMSPAR qualification
  • Experience of managing multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience of performance management, including appraisal writing, staff development and disciplinary procedures
  • Experience of successfully developing and implementing projects
  • NHS/ Primary Care general practice experience
  • Relevant health and safety experience
  • Ability to recognise opportunities to enhance service delivery
  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Strategic thinker and negotiator
  • EMIS/SystmOne/Vision user skills
  • Proven problem solving and analytical skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Barnt Green Surgery

Address

82 Hewell Road

Barnt Green

Birmingham

B45 8NF


Employer's website

https://barntgreen.gpsurgery.net/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barnt Green Surgery

Address

82 Hewell Road

Barnt Green

Birmingham

B45 8NF


Employer's website

https://barntgreen.gpsurgery.net/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Phillippa Holroyd

barntgreen.surgery@nhs.net

01214451704

Details

Date posted

30 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A0487-24-0000

Job locations

82 Hewell Road

Barnt Green

Birmingham

B45 8NF


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