Job summary gtd healthcare is one of the largest NHS commissioned Primary and Urgent care providers in North West England. We have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Officer to join our Preston and Chorley hospitals. The Operations Officer will have the opportunity to work within the wider operations team to meet the needs of the service, which will involve working in our localities. To provide support to the Operations Manager, Head of Locality and leadership to all staff in the locality ensuring quality of service delivery is maintained and developed in line with annual quality improvement plans. The post holder will be a developing manager who will act in accordance with our vision and values. As a Operations Officer, you will act as a positive role model supporting junior staff whilst working flexibly within urgent care to provide quality, high performing services. We are keen to develop and support staff to excel their career aspirations whilst making a positive difference to patients and the community. We put our people at the heart of everything we do. We are a values driven organisation and we are passionate about providing the best possible healthcare for our patients. Main duties of the job As an Operations Officer, your duties and responsibilities will include: Supporting leadership throughout our teams and management of the integrated service operations, ensuring quality standards and targets are met. Develop positive and effective working relationships with other gtd departments to facilitate the accurate and timely communication of information concerning patient flow, patient safety, operational issues, staffing levels and quality assurance. Promote positive and effective working relationships with commissioners, other health care providers and other key partners to support an integrated approach to high quality patient care. Participate in the maintenance of quality assurance systems and processes across the service and its activities. In partnership with other clinical teams, collaborate on improving the quality of patient care, flow and the shared use of resources. Support the development of effective methods of monitoring and quality assuring the performance of the Operations function. Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice. Work proactively within the team to support and develop user and carer involvement in service delivery and service redesign to ensure the development of patient centred care. About us At gtd healthcare we believe we do things differently. Our not-for-profit ethos, with a drive to innovate care offers patients the best experience possible and a unique opportunity to transform services. We are keen to develop and support staff to excel their career aspirations whilst making a positive difference to patients and the community. We put our people at the heart of everything we do. We are a values driven organisation and we are passionate about providing the best possible healthcare for our patients. Benefits package As an employee of gtd healthcare, you'll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, including: working for a values-driven organisation; Real living wage employer; access to Wagestream, which provides flexible and on-demand access to stream your pay during the month, in real-time, when picking-up extra shifts; 30 days annual leave, rising to 32 after five years of continuous service; flexible pension benefits including NHS pension scheme; flexible working hours and policies; family friendly and carer policies; opportunities to apply for innovation and quality awards; access to gtd healthcares wellbeing initiatives, which offer a wide range of tools and resources; gtd healthcare social and fun activities; cycle to work scheme. Date posted 10 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £27,000 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number U0061-24-0148 Job locations Royal Preston Hospital Sharoe Green Lane Fulwood Preston PR29HT Chorley & South Ribble Hospital Preston Road Chorley Lancashire PR71PP Job description Job responsibilities Leadership and support for others One of our core values is to look after people. We understand that looking after our staff supports high quality patient care. We are looking for person to support leadership throughout our teams. To support the management of the integrated service operations, ensuring quality standards and targets are met. To be a member of gtd operations team working to provide a range of high-quality clinical services. Communication Develop positive and effective working relationships with other gtd departments to facilitate the accurate and timely communication of information concerning patient flow, patient safety, operational issues, staffing levels, quality assurance information, operational processes & procedures. Promote positive and effective working relationships with commissioners, other health care providers and other key partners to support an integrated approach to high quality patient care. Delivering a Quality Service Put patients first and give great quality care. Participate in the maintenance of quality assurance systems and processes across the service and its activities. In partnership with other clinical teams, collaborate on improving the quality of patient care, flow and the shared use of resources. Performance & Systems Management Support the development of effective methods of monitoring and quality assuring the performance of the Operations function. Share systems knowledge and understanding within the business to enhance the quality of services delivered. Leadership Personal and People Development Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice. Encourage reflective practice within the team demonstrating a positive and supportive approach. Work proactively within the team to support and develop user and carer involvement in service delivery and service redesign to ensure the development of patient centered care. Other duties: Any other duties, as agreed with the line manager to meet the needs of the organisation. This may include travel to other sites within the organisation. Job description Job responsibilities Leadership and support for others One of our core values is to look after people. We understand that looking after our staff supports high quality patient care. We are looking for person to support leadership throughout our teams. To support the management of the integrated service operations, ensuring quality standards and targets are met. To be a member of gtd operations team working to provide a range of high-quality clinical services. Communication Develop positive and effective working relationships with other gtd departments to facilitate the accurate and timely communication of information concerning patient flow, patient safety, operational issues, staffing levels, quality assurance information, operational processes & procedures. Promote positive and effective working relationships with commissioners, other health care providers and other key partners to support an integrated approach to high quality patient care. Delivering a Quality Service Put patients first and give great quality care. Participate in the maintenance of quality assurance systems and processes across the service and its activities. In partnership with other clinical teams, collaborate on improving the quality of patient care, flow and the shared use of resources. Performance & Systems Management Support the development of effective methods of monitoring and quality assuring the performance of the Operations function. Share systems knowledge and understanding within the business to enhance the quality of services delivered. Leadership Personal and People Development Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice. Encourage reflective practice within the team demonstrating a positive and supportive approach. Work proactively within the team to support and develop user and carer involvement in service delivery and service redesign to ensure the development of patient centered care. Other duties: Any other duties, as agreed with the line manager to meet the needs of the organisation. This may include travel to other sites within the organisation. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of education. Desirable Management qualification or working towards one. Skills and attributes Essential Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams of staff. Desirable Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills. Ability to evidence in writing, verbally and through listening skills, personal understanding and use of English language Professional approach. Proactive, flexible and positive can-do attitude. Negotiation and conflict management skills. Ability to work proactively within a team. Change Management. Highly motivated and enthusiastic in role. Ability to work flexibly. Effective analytical, problem solving and time management skills. Experience Essential Resource Planning Knowledge. Desirable Experience of implementing operational systems solutions. Experience of performance management. Experience in operational management, including supervisory experience. Computer literate (Microsoft Office). Effective prioritisation, delegation and decision making capabilities. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of education. Desirable Management qualification or working towards one. Skills and attributes Essential Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams of staff. Desirable Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills. Ability to evidence in writing, verbally and through listening skills, personal understanding and use of English language Professional approach. Proactive, flexible and positive can-do attitude. Negotiation and conflict management skills. Ability to work proactively within a team. Change Management. Highly motivated and enthusiastic in role. Ability to work flexibly. Effective analytical, problem solving and time management skills. Experience Essential Resource Planning Knowledge. Desirable Experience of implementing operational systems solutions. Experience of performance management. Experience in operational management, including supervisory experience. Computer literate (Microsoft Office). Effective prioritisation, delegation and decision making capabilities. 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 Gtd Healthcare Address Royal Preston Hospital Sharoe Green Lane Fulwood Preston PR29HT Employer's website https://www.gtdhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)