Job summary Are you experienced in primary care management? Whether you've served as a practice manager or an operations manager, we have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and driven individual to join our senior leadership team. As the head of operations and quality, you will oversee a team of operations managers, secretaries, a PCN manager, and administrators, ensuring they adhere to the quality standards set by the NHS and CQC. Main duties of the job The role is broad, encompassing both operational responsibility for business-as-usual workstreams and accountability for your own strategic portfolio. About us The Colte Partnership is very much at the heart of primary care, being the largest GP Partnership in North East Essex; comprised of 8 local GP practices across Colchester and Tendring. We care for approx. 92,000 patients. Our Head Office is in Feering. We pride ourselves on working to be at the forefront of primary care in our region, and have many exciting ventures on the horizon.Each of our branches has its own character, and family friendly ethos, which is why our patients love coming to us (and tell us so in our regular patient surveys). However, being a large partnership means we can offer so much more than a local branch can by itself with specialist clinics, social prescribing and innovative support such as regular dementia cafes and classes for our patients on first aid for children. We strive to look after our employees as well, with generous annual leave, flexible and family friendly working, and support during difficult times such as free counselling. Date posted 24 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £48,000 to £52,000 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 8344 Job locations Colte House Threshelfords Business Park Inworth Road, Feering Essex CO5 9SE Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Primary care experience Experience Essential Experience in primary care is highly advantageous for this role, enabling you to hit the ground running. You should have a solid background in working within quality frameworks and applying them across multiple sites, so previous experience with the ICB and CQC would be beneficial. Additionally, a proven track record in successfully managing people and teams, along with experience in operational and logistical planning within primary care, is essential. An understanding of the challenges facing primary care is preferable. It is crucial that you can demonstrate innovative and creative insights, articulate them effectively, and successfully deliver outcomes accordingly. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Primary care experience Experience Essential Experience in primary care is highly advantageous for this role, enabling you to hit the ground running. You should have a solid background in working within quality frameworks and applying them across multiple sites, so previous experience with the ICB and CQC would be beneficial. Additionally, a proven track record in successfully managing people and teams, along with experience in operational and logistical planning within primary care, is essential. An understanding of the challenges facing primary care is preferable. It is crucial that you can demonstrate innovative and creative insights, articulate them effectively, and successfully deliver outcomes accordingly. 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 Primary Care Careers Address Colte House Threshelfords Business Park Inworth Road, Feering Essex CO5 9SE Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)