Scarborough Medical Group

Business and Operations Officer

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Job summary

Are you a proactive and skilled individual with a passion for driving operational excellence? Are you ready to make a significant impact on healthcare delivery within a dynamic and growing primary care network? If so, we invite you to become a vital part of Filey and Scarborough Healthier Communities Primary Care Network (PCN). The PCN has an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, dynamic and innovative PCN Business and Operations Officer to support our growing multidisciplinary team. This role is key in supporting the development of innovative and integrated services across four General Practices based in and around Scarborough and Filey.

Main duties of the job

Filey and Scarborough Healthier Communities Network is growing and shaping its workforce at pace, having employed an increasing number of staff over the last three years. Alongside the demands of a growing workforce, the requirements to deliver the Network Direct Enhanced Service continue to increase year on year. As a result the PCN is now expanding and developing a supportive management structure to continue our excellent work. To build on our growth, drive future developments and ensure the patients of Filey and Scarborough Healthier Communities benefit from a sustainable PCN, the candidate will support the existing Development & Transformation Manager in the day to day running of the PCN affairs.

About us

Based along the beautiful Yorkshire Coastline of Filey and Scarborough and within easy reach of York, our PCN serves over 32,500 patients across our four member Practices of; Filey Surgery, Hackness Road Surgery, Hunmanby Surgery and Scarborough Medical Group. Our ethos is to provide good quality, safe and effective care for the people in our communities. Filey and Scarborough Healthier Communities Network has a vision of achieving quality improvements in healthcare provision and supporting people to make healthier choices. To achieve this vision, the PCN must collaborate to develop and share new and innovative approaches to providing care.

The successful post-holder will become part of an ambitious locality network, which is committed to developing a strong, caring and compassionate multidisciplinary workforce. The PCN Business and Operations Officer will form an integral part of the PCN leadership team working alongside the Clinical Director, Executive Committee members, Practice Managers, partner organisations and local communities, to ensure the delivery of the Primary Care Network priorities.

To discuss the role in more detail please call James Bowman, PCN Development and Transformation Manager on 07444 040201 or email james.bowman@nhs.net. The closing date for applications is Monday 13th November 2023. Previous applicants need not apply.

Details

Date posted

27 October 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£30,000 to £32,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

A3880-23-0011

Job locations

York House

King Street

Scarborough

YO11 1ND


Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Business and Operations Officer, you will be responsible for a wide range of critical functions, including but not limited to:

PCN Contracts and DES Specification:

  • Support the growth of the PCN by delivering services aligned with Network DES and IIF.
  • Represent/support the PCN in cross-organisation meetings as required.
  • Develop robust systems to manage documentation, such as data sharing agreements and secondment agreements.
  • Collaborate with the PCN development & transformation manager and PCN Practices to enhance objectives and outcomes.

HR Support:

  • Provide HR guidance to ensure optimal staff roster management.
  • Facilitate accurate information recording to support HR records for Practices.
  • Develop and maintain updated policies and operating procedures to ensure consistency and compliance.
  • Lead ARRS role recruitment, including job specifications, advertising, interviewing, onboarding, and induction.
  • Collaborate in workforce development, mentoring, and performance appraisal.
  • Identify training needs and propose education/training solutions.
  • Address poor performance in alignment with HR policies.

Digital, Data, IT Systems, and Hardware:

  • Serve as the primary contact for PCN IT management.
  • Manage document storage, access, and destruction to ensure data security.
  • Oversee PCN IT systems and hardware, including access management.
  • Maintain an asset register and optimize equipment utilization.
  • Monitor PCN performance, utilizing data for informed decision-making.
  • Generate accurate reports for leadership and stakeholders.
  • Promote concise, accurate record-keeping within the team.
  • Identify opportunities for cost-effective improvements.

Premises, Facilities, and Estates:

  • Liaise with external/internal suppliers, e.g., NHS Estates, for premises issues.
  • Ensure leased premises meet operational requirements.
  • Optimize working environment for teams, including IT installations and safety measures.

Resource Management:

  • Assist in formulating and implementing plans within specified resources.
  • Attend and represent the PCN in relevant meetings.
  • Stay informed about regional and national healthcare landscape.
  • Monitor service progress and communicate with stakeholders.
  • Collaborate on sub-contracting arrangements and service delivery.
  • Support financial management within budget constraints.
  • Lead PCN projects to achieve intended outcomes.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Business and Operations Officer, you will be responsible for a wide range of critical functions, including but not limited to:

PCN Contracts and DES Specification:

  • Support the growth of the PCN by delivering services aligned with Network DES and IIF.
  • Represent/support the PCN in cross-organisation meetings as required.
  • Develop robust systems to manage documentation, such as data sharing agreements and secondment agreements.
  • Collaborate with the PCN development & transformation manager and PCN Practices to enhance objectives and outcomes.

HR Support:

  • Provide HR guidance to ensure optimal staff roster management.
  • Facilitate accurate information recording to support HR records for Practices.
  • Develop and maintain updated policies and operating procedures to ensure consistency and compliance.
  • Lead ARRS role recruitment, including job specifications, advertising, interviewing, onboarding, and induction.
  • Collaborate in workforce development, mentoring, and performance appraisal.
  • Identify training needs and propose education/training solutions.
  • Address poor performance in alignment with HR policies.

Digital, Data, IT Systems, and Hardware:

  • Serve as the primary contact for PCN IT management.
  • Manage document storage, access, and destruction to ensure data security.
  • Oversee PCN IT systems and hardware, including access management.
  • Maintain an asset register and optimize equipment utilization.
  • Monitor PCN performance, utilizing data for informed decision-making.
  • Generate accurate reports for leadership and stakeholders.
  • Promote concise, accurate record-keeping within the team.
  • Identify opportunities for cost-effective improvements.

Premises, Facilities, and Estates:

  • Liaise with external/internal suppliers, e.g., NHS Estates, for premises issues.
  • Ensure leased premises meet operational requirements.
  • Optimize working environment for teams, including IT installations and safety measures.

Resource Management:

  • Assist in formulating and implementing plans within specified resources.
  • Attend and represent the PCN in relevant meetings.
  • Stay informed about regional and national healthcare landscape.
  • Monitor service progress and communicate with stakeholders.
  • Collaborate on sub-contracting arrangements and service delivery.
  • Support financial management within budget constraints.
  • Lead PCN projects to achieve intended outcomes.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of successfully managing teams, including welfare, performance and development
  • Experience of managing service delivery to ensure regulatory compliance is met
  • Experience of writing and producing reports, audits, and project plans, sometimes with short timeframes
  • Experience of working autonomously
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral) with an ability to present in a variety of formats to a diverse audience. This will include sensitive and complex information
  • Highly developed people management skills with the ability to motivate, develop and inspire others as well as mange performance, sickness and welfare as required
  • Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and SystmOne user skills
  • Clear, polite telephone manner
  • Effective time management (planning and organising)
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving and analytical skills

Desirable

  • Experience of working as an operational leader in healthcare including management of regulatory requirements
  • Experience of managing a multidisciplinary team
  • Experience of managing contracts
  • Experience of providing operational leadership of a large and diverse team
  • Experience of Managing projects
  • Experience of working to targets within a budget

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or higher or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Formal training in relevant area, ie. Leadership and Management

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
  • Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Occupational health clearance
  • Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of successfully managing teams, including welfare, performance and development
  • Experience of managing service delivery to ensure regulatory compliance is met
  • Experience of writing and producing reports, audits, and project plans, sometimes with short timeframes
  • Experience of working autonomously
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral) with an ability to present in a variety of formats to a diverse audience. This will include sensitive and complex information
  • Highly developed people management skills with the ability to motivate, develop and inspire others as well as mange performance, sickness and welfare as required
  • Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and SystmOne user skills
  • Clear, polite telephone manner
  • Effective time management (planning and organising)
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving and analytical skills

Desirable

  • Experience of working as an operational leader in healthcare including management of regulatory requirements
  • Experience of managing a multidisciplinary team
  • Experience of managing contracts
  • Experience of providing operational leadership of a large and diverse team
  • Experience of Managing projects
  • Experience of working to targets within a budget

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or higher or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Formal training in relevant area, ie. Leadership and Management

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
  • Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Occupational health clearance
  • Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)

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

Scarborough Medical Group

Address

York House

King Street

Scarborough

YO11 1ND


Employer's website

https://www.scarboroughmedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Scarborough Medical Group

Address

York House

King Street

Scarborough

YO11 1ND


Employer's website

https://www.scarboroughmedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

PCN Development and Transformation Manager

James Bowman

james.bowman@nhs.net

07444040201

Details

Date posted

27 October 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£30,000 to £32,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

A3880-23-0011

Job locations

York House

King Street

Scarborough

YO11 1ND


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