Operational Manager


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£36,000 to £42,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Runcorn, WA7 1BD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Sept 2026
Closing date:	5 Oct 2026

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Summary

Job Summary Responsible for providing operational leadership across multiple primary care services, ensuring outstanding service delivery, workforce performance, contractual compliance, and continuous improvement. Leading the development, mobilisation and optimisation of new and existing services, while ensuring high-performing teams are engaged, supported and aligned to organisational objectives and patient outcomes. Key Achievements Focus Workforce leadership and performance management. Service performance improvement and KPI delivery. Mobilisation of new healthcare services. Change management and organisational development. Stakeholder engagement and partnership working. Contract management and service optimisation. Quality improvement, governance and compliance. Strategic planning and operational leadership. HR and Workforce Management Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, induction and retention activities to ensure services are appropriately staffed and resourced. Manage employee performance through regular one-to-ones, appraisals, objective setting and performance reviews, promoting a culture of accountability and continuous development. Provide day-to-day leadership and people management for multidisciplinary teams, maintaining high levels of staff engagement, wellbeing and productivity. Ensure organisational compliance with employment legislation, HR policies and best practice workforce standards. Oversee annual leave, absence management, staff rotas and workforce deployment to maintain safe and effective service delivery. Monitor mandatory and statutory training compliance, identifying training needs and implementing development plans to address gaps in skills and knowledge. Work flexibly to provide service delivery and people management during evenings and weekends as required. Support organisational change initiatives, embedding new ways of working and promoting a positive culture during periods of transformation. Service Performance and Operational Management Oversee the operational delivery of primary care and healthcare services, ensuring performance targets, contractual requirements and service level agreements are consistently achieved. Develop and implement performance monitoring frameworks, using data and intelligence to drive service improvement and operational efficiency. Maintain systems to ensure adequate stock control for service delivery and within the office Produce and present regular performance reports, dashboards and utilisation data for senior management and Board-level review. Analyse service demand, capacity and workforce utilisation to inform decision-making and maximise resource effectiveness. Manage equipment maintenance and renewal as required for the office environment and service delivery Investigate service issues, complaints and operational challenges, implementing corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure robust monitoring systems are in place to track patient pathways, referrals, diagnostics and clinical administration processes. Drive improvements in service quality, patient experience and operational effectiveness through audit, review and performance management processes. Service Development and Mobilisation Support the design, implementation and mobilisation of new healthcare services, ensuring effective project planning, stakeholder engagement and delivery against agreed objectives. Support the development of business cases and service proposals to support organisational growth, transformation programmes and new models of care. Support the integration of new workforce roles and service models into primary care settings, ensuring sustainable implementation and measurable outcomes. Support the identification of opportunities for service expansion, innovation and transformation in response to local population needs and NHS priorities. Performance Improvement and Governance Establish and maintain effective governance arrangements, policies and operational procedures to support safe, high-quality service delivery. Lead organisational safeguarding processes, ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements. Conduct audits, service reviews and quality improvement activities to identify risks, opportunities and areas for enhancement. Ensure compliance with Information Governance, GDPR, Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Control, and organisational governance frameworks. Monitor organisational risks and contribute to business continuity and disaster recovery planning. Information, Systems and Reporting Provide operational oversight of clinical and administrative systems, including EMIS, Docman and associated digital platforms. Develop streamlined processes and workflows that improve efficiency, data quality and service performance. Ensure data accuracy, confidentiality and regulatory compliance across all organisational systems. Produce meaningful management information and performance reports to support strategic and operational decision-making. Support digital transformation initiatives and the adoption of new technologies across services. Financial and Contract Management Support budget management and financial planning processes, ensuring services operate within agreed financial parameters. Monitor service activity, workforce utilisation and expenditure to identify efficiencies and mitigate financial risks. Support contract management activities, working with commissioners and partner organisations to ensure delivery against contractual obligations. Support procurement exercises, contract negotiations and service reviews to achieve value for money and improved outcomes. Care Quality Commission: Be cognisant of compliance with the CQC 5 key lines of enquiry across all service areas Participate in the CQC self-assessment and action planning where appropriate and necessary Support staff through any inspection visits from CQC Confidentiality: In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, member practices, staff and other healthcare workers. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the organisation may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data Keep up to date with IG and GDPR legislation Health and Safety The post-holder will implement and work alongside the Business Manager on the full range of promotion and management of their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the organisations Health and Safety policy and the Infection Control policy and published procedures. Equality and diversity: The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights Personal/Professional development Commit to the vision of GP Health Connect and in doing so fully utilise their skills and experience to support the strategic objectives of the Federation; be a role model for the values of the Federation in all activities and interactions Be responsible for the self-development of skills and competencies through participation in training and development activities and to maintain up to date technical and professional knowledge relevant to the post Undertake statutory and mandatory training as well as role specific training deemed appropriate by the organisation Quality The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the organisation, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and individuals in other agencies Effectively manage own time, workload and resources Act corporately as a member of the team and take a shared responsibility for the development of strategy, effectiveness and culture of the team and the Federation Communication: Communicate effectively with other team members, shareholders, contract holders, subcontractors, practice managers, patients and carers Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

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