Waterside Medical Practice

Operations Assistant

The closing date is 30 June 2025

Job summary

We are seeking a proactive and self-motivated individual to provide high-level administrative support to our practice. The ideal candidate will be innovative, forward-thinking, and committed to helping us continuously improve the way we deliver care to our patients. If you're IT-savvy, passionate about making a difference, and eager to contribute to a dynamic and evolving healthcare environment, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The purpose of this role will be to support the smooth day-to-day running of the GP practice by assisting with operational tasks, quality improvement initiatives, digital communications, and providing administrative support to the management team.

About us

Our practice is situated close to the beach on Hayling Island and our clinical team comprises 4 GP partners, 3 salaried GPs, paramedic practitioner, nurse practitioner, 2 practice nurses and 2 HCAs. We are a committed training practice, hosting GP trainees and students throughout the year, and are also an active Research Practice. We are part of a well-established PCN group and share clinical pharmacists, a first contact physio and host of other patient care providers. Our back room staff support is comprehensive and staff retention is high.

Details

Date posted

12 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1358-25-0005

Job locations

Elm Grove

Hayling Island

Hampshire

PO11 9AP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Operational Support

  • Add, manage, and monitor appointment slots across clinical systems (SystmOne).
  • Liaise with clinical and administrative teams to ensure appointment availability aligns with demand.
  • Support Rota planning and clinic scheduling.
  • Manage templates and inductions for GP registrars, medical students and new staff.
  • Annual leave management across the teams.
  • Significant event reporting.
  • Manage the weekly room rota for clinicians.
  • Manage the cover rota for the redistribution of work when clinicians are on annual leave.

Quality & Data Searches

  • Run and interpret clinical searches and audits (e.g., QOF, IIF, PCN DES).
  • Assist in preparing reports and dashboards for quality improvement and compliance.
  • Maintain accurate records for CQC and other regulatory requirements.

Digital Communications

  • Maintain and update the practice website with current information, policies, and news.
  • Maintain practices Team Net platform, including mandatory training, policies and protocols, annual leave and rotas.
  • Manage social media accounts (e.g., Facebook) to share health campaigns, service updates, and community engagement.
  • Monitor digital feedback and respond appropriately or escalate.
  • Support practice text campaigns (Flu, Covid, health awareness).

Administrative & Management Support

  • Provide administrative support to the management team, including minute-taking, diary coordination, and project tracking.
  • Assist with internal communications and staff updates.
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, and training logistics.

Working Pattern: Part Time (25 hours per week)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Operational Support

  • Add, manage, and monitor appointment slots across clinical systems (SystmOne).
  • Liaise with clinical and administrative teams to ensure appointment availability aligns with demand.
  • Support Rota planning and clinic scheduling.
  • Manage templates and inductions for GP registrars, medical students and new staff.
  • Annual leave management across the teams.
  • Significant event reporting.
  • Manage the weekly room rota for clinicians.
  • Manage the cover rota for the redistribution of work when clinicians are on annual leave.

Quality & Data Searches

  • Run and interpret clinical searches and audits (e.g., QOF, IIF, PCN DES).
  • Assist in preparing reports and dashboards for quality improvement and compliance.
  • Maintain accurate records for CQC and other regulatory requirements.

Digital Communications

  • Maintain and update the practice website with current information, policies, and news.
  • Maintain practices Team Net platform, including mandatory training, policies and protocols, annual leave and rotas.
  • Manage social media accounts (e.g., Facebook) to share health campaigns, service updates, and community engagement.
  • Monitor digital feedback and respond appropriately or escalate.
  • Support practice text campaigns (Flu, Covid, health awareness).

Administrative & Management Support

  • Provide administrative support to the management team, including minute-taking, diary coordination, and project tracking.
  • Assist with internal communications and staff updates.
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, and training logistics.

Working Pattern: Part Time (25 hours per week)

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a healthcare or administrative setting (NHS experience desirable).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and clinical systems (SystmOne).
  • Familiarity with digital platforms and social media tools.
  • Strong organisational and communication skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Qualifications

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent.
  • Training in data protection, safeguarding, and NHS digital tools.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a healthcare or administrative setting (NHS experience desirable).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and clinical systems (SystmOne).
  • Familiarity with digital platforms and social media tools.
  • Strong organisational and communication skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Qualifications

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent.
  • Training in data protection, safeguarding, and NHS digital tools.

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

Waterside Medical Practice

Address

Elm Grove

Hayling Island

Hampshire

PO11 9AP


Employer's website

https://www.watersidemedicalpractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Waterside Medical Practice

Address

Elm Grove

Hayling Island

Hampshire

PO11 9AP


Employer's website

https://www.watersidemedicalpractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

PA

Daisy Butcher

Daisy.Butcher@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

12 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1358-25-0005

Job locations

Elm Grove

Hayling Island

Hampshire

PO11 9AP


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