Richmond Hill Practice

Operations Lead

The closing date is 16 February 2026

Job summary

The Practice Operations Lead will support the Practice Manager in coordinating the day-to-day operation of the practice. This includes overseeing workflow, appointment systems, and Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and contract delivery in collaboration with management and the wider team.

The post is focused on planning, coordination, and process improvement.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the day-to-day operation of the practice and ensure smooth workflow across clinical and administrative teams.
  • Coordinate Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) delivery and contractual obligations.
  • Oversee appointment system planning in collaboration with management and the wider team, optimising templates and capacity.
  • Work collaboratively with teams, supporting front-line staff and helping to improve processes.
  • Support projects and initiatives aimed at improving efficiency, patient experience, and service delivery.
  • Work closely with the Practice Governance Lead to ensure operational processes align with governance standards.

About us

We are a well-established Training Practice based in a modern building at Colne Health Centre. Our clinical team comprises 6 GP Partners, trainee GPs, 2 ANPs, 1 Triage Nurse, 3 Practice Nurses, 2 HCAs, and 2 GPAs.

We are strongly supported by colleagues within the Pendle East PCN, which includes a wider team of GPs, Clinical Pharmacists, Physiotherapists, Paramedics, and a Health and Wellbeing Team.

We also have a highly experienced and supportive non-clinical team, working together to deliver high-quality patient care.

Details

Date posted

15 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A5397-26-0001

Job locations

Richmond Hill

Colne Health Centre

Colne

BB8 0NZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Specification in the Supporting Files.

Any queries, contact Miss Gail Hardacre by email to: g.hardacre@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Specification in the Supporting Files.

Any queries, contact Miss Gail Hardacre by email to: g.hardacre@nhs.net

Person Specification

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Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Person Specification

Please refer to Job Description in supporting files.

Essential

  • Please refer to Job Description in supporting files.

Desirable

  • Please refer to Job Description in supporting files.

Experience

Essential

  • Please refer to Job Description in supporting files.

Desirable

  • Please refer to Job Description in supporting files.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please refer to Job Description in supporting files.

Desirable

  • Please refer to Job Description in supporting files.

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

Richmond Hill Practice

Address

Richmond Hill

Colne Health Centre

Colne

BB8 0NZ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Richmond Hill Practice

Address

Richmond Hill

Colne Health Centre

Colne

BB8 0NZ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Governance Lead

Gail Hardacre

g.hardacre@nhs.net

01282911402

Details

Date posted

15 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A5397-26-0001

Job locations

Richmond Hill

Colne Health Centre

Colne

BB8 0NZ


Supporting documents

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