Job summary We are excited to announce an excellent opportunity to join our Trauma & Orthopaedic team as an Operations Assistant. This is a dynamic and varied dual role, offering the chance to combine operational responsibilities with line management of a dedicated administrative team. The role is integral to ensuring the smooth running of our business unit, supporting both the operational and administrative functions to provide outstanding patient care and service delivery. The post holder will play a key part in managing and coordinating essential operations while also overseeing the efficiency and performance of the admin team. If you are an enthusiastic and supportive individual with a passion for improving operational efficiency and have strong management skills, we would love to hear from you. Main duties of the job Previous staff management is strongly desirable, but training can be provided on the job. Previous operational knowledge of RTT and key KPI's is desirable. Flexible approach to ways of working and a positive can do attitude. Ability to work independently problem solving but as part of a wider team. Provide an effective channel of communication for building and maintaining relationships with all staff and key stakeholders with the areas of responsibility, using appropriate methods. Excellent communication skills, written and verbal. The post holder will be expected to communicate complex and sensitive issues. To provide administrative support to the business unit such as supporting rota management, requesting staffing and the setup of clinics. Design and set up spread sheets. About us Thank you for your interest in this role. Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020. The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care. For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England. Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you. We would love you to join us. Date posted 09 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time Reference number 214-SRG-6857898 Job locations King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton in Ashfield NG17 4JL Job description Job responsibilities To see the full detailed job description and the main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached. Job description Job responsibilities To see the full detailed job description and the main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Principles of business project management and performance management Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise demands Ability to use own initiative Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively Ability to convey clear messages Enthusiastic and able to motivate others Self-motivated Previous staff management is strongly desirable, but training can be provided on the job Desirable Service development/improvement methodologies Working knowledge of the NHS Previous operational knowledge of RTT and key KPI's is desirable Design and set up spread sheets Analyse data, highlight trends and/or inconsistencies of business and performance data, using Microsoft Excel Qualifications Essential GCSE grade C or above in Maths & English or equivalent qualification Excellent communication skills, written and verbal The post holder will be expected to communicate complex and sensitive issues Desirable Advanced key board skills Training Essential Provide an effective channel of communication for building and maintaining relationships with all staff and key stakeholders with the areas of responsibility, using appropriate methods Desirable To provide administrative support to the business unit such as supporting rota management, requesting staffing and the setup of clinics Attend meetings at senior management level as and when required Produce and maintain business case project plans Attend business case project meetings, in order to produce and circulate minutes, risk registers, issue logs and project plans Assist in producing written reports (including Business Cases), process flow charts and presentations using the Microsoft Office Suite Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and skill in the use and analysis of data to assist service improvement Experience Essential Ability to source, research and collate information including statistical data Ability to work independently problem solving but as part of a wider team Desirable To support service development and modernisation work within the division and participate in process mapping work-flows Person Specification Knowledge Essential Principles of business project management and performance management Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise demands Ability to use own initiative Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively Ability to convey clear messages Enthusiastic and able to motivate others Self-motivated Previous staff management is strongly desirable, but training can be provided on the job Desirable Service development/improvement methodologies Working knowledge of the NHS Previous operational knowledge of RTT and key KPI's is desirable Design and set up spread sheets Analyse data, highlight trends and/or inconsistencies of business and performance data, using Microsoft Excel Qualifications Essential GCSE grade C or above in Maths & English or equivalent qualification Excellent communication skills, written and verbal The post holder will be expected to communicate complex and sensitive issues Desirable Advanced key board skills Training Essential Provide an effective channel of communication for building and maintaining relationships with all staff and key stakeholders with the areas of responsibility, using appropriate methods Desirable To provide administrative support to the business unit such as supporting rota management, requesting staffing and the setup of clinics Attend meetings at senior management level as and when required Produce and maintain business case project plans Attend business case project meetings, in order to produce and circulate minutes, risk registers, issue logs and project plans Assist in producing written reports (including Business Cases), process flow charts and presentations using the Microsoft Office Suite Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and skill in the use and analysis of data to assist service improvement Experience Essential Ability to source, research and collate information including statistical data Ability to work independently problem solving but as part of a wider team Desirable To support service development and modernisation work within the division and participate in process mapping work-flows 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 Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton in Ashfield NG17 4JL Employer's website https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)