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At Downend Health Group we are looking for Operations & Workforce Manager (approximately 30 working hours per week). The operations & Workforce Manager will provide consistent, coordinated operational management across non-clinical teams. The post holder will lead on workforce coordination, rota planning, absence management, support recruitment, and oversee non-clinical operational delivery.
Job Responsibility:
Plan, prepare and coordinate rotas for non-clinical teams and monitoring the effectiveness of such rotas
Manage non-clinical staffs annual leave, sickness absence and other workforce requests through Teamnet, ensuring adequate staffing levels and service continuity
To allocate, approve and monitor overtime for non-clinical staff, ensuring it is authorised in advance and supported by a clear operational need
Proactively identify and resolve rota gaps, short-notice absences and day-to-day operational staffing issues
Conduct return-to-work interviews and support absence management processes within non-clinical teams
Ensure efficient cover arrangements during planned and unplanned staff absence
Provide line management support for Team Managers/Leads/Supervisors
Manage low-level performance concerns, capability and conduct issues in line with HR policies
Support staff wellbeing and maintain a positive, supportive working environment
Assist with team meetings and provide operational cover where required
Attending and participation in Senior Management Team Meetings
Supporting the HR Lead with: Non-clinical recruitment processes, including shortlisting, interviews and onboarding
Staff inductions, probation reviews and annual appraisals
Maintaining accurate workforce records and ensure compliance with employment policies
Oversee non-clinical workflows and conduct regular workflow audits to ensure efficiency and consistency
Identify and troubleshoot operational issues across non-clinical services
Participation in the development and implementation of new non-clinical policies, procedures and protocols
Reviewing and updating existing non-clinical policies, procedures and protocols
Support continuous improvement of non-clinical systems and ways of working
Respond to and manage low-level patient dissatisfaction and complaints relating to non-clinical services, working with the Patient Experience Lead as required
Ensure learning from patient feedback is shared appropriately and used to improve service delivery
Act as the key point of contact for non-clinical operations across the practice
Work closely with Executive Managers to provide operational insight and workforce intelligence
Requirements:
Significant experience in non-clinical management or operational coordination, ideally within healthcare or a complex service environment
Proven experience of rota management, workforce planning and absence management
Experience managing staff performance and supporting supervisors or team leads
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Excellent communication skills, including handling sensitive staff and patient issues
Confident using IT systems, spreadsheets and workforce management tools
Nice to have:
Experience in primary care, NHS or PCN environments
Knowledge of HR processes, employment policies and best practice
Experience supporting recruitment, inductions and appraisals
Experience responding to patient feedback or complaints
What we offer:
We have a range of policies to help staff from a Menopause Policy to resources on Mental Wellbeing
We also understand that flexibility is key to a successful work- life balance and where possible, we offer flexibility in working patterns to accommodate your needs
We hold social gatherings, we run sweepstakes on sporting events and deliver a monthly reward scheme that recognises employees who have gone the extra mile
We value you and your commitment to the practice and like to recognise this with small tokens of appreciation