Contact Centre Operational Support Manager

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 09 May 2025

Job summary

Fixed Term until 30/09/25

Monday - Friday

As the operational support manager you will assist the Operational Manager in the management and day to day operational activities of the Contact Centre including a team of administrative and clerical assistants as well as providing expert advice, guidance and support on various aspects of appointment scheduling including e-Referrals Service related Out-Patient activity.

Main duties of the job

1. Supervise and ensure the delivery of a high quality, efficient and effective service in the Contact Centre to agreed performance targets which supports operational service delivery to a defined group of CSUs.

2. Ensure service delivery to targets across a suite of functions relating to the management of e-referrals, clinic capacity and appointment scheduling and their underpinning work processes.

3. Monitor and review working procedures making recommendations for improvement and implementing agreed policies.

4. Day to day overseeing of EPR for the department.

5. Monitoring accuracy and timeliness of operational activity and instituting corrective action as necessary.

6. Carry out detailed risk assessments ensuring any corrective action identified takes place.

7. e-Referrals Service Lead Responsible for the day to day management of the national e-Referrals Service and local developments within the services.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

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Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Pro rata/per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-03-114

Job locations

Woodside Building

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

S60 2TY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of waiting list management
  • Experience of NHS Performance Management
  • Knowledge/Experience of change management

Desirable

  • Business planning experience
  • Line management experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent knowledge / experience
  • NHS management training or equivalent knowledge / experience

Desirable

  • Management qualification
  • ECDL or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of the NHS Targets.
  • Working knowledge of Electronic Patient Record System or similar patient database.
  • Computer literate. Good working knowledge of: Microsoft word (word processing), Access database administration, Excel spread-sheet packages and Internet, intranet and e-mail

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHS Funding requirements including contractual arrangements and PbR tariff.
  • Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of waiting list management
  • Experience of NHS Performance Management
  • Knowledge/Experience of change management

Desirable

  • Business planning experience
  • Line management experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent knowledge / experience
  • NHS management training or equivalent knowledge / experience

Desirable

  • Management qualification
  • ECDL or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of the NHS Targets.
  • Working knowledge of Electronic Patient Record System or similar patient database.
  • Computer literate. Good working knowledge of: Microsoft word (word processing), Access database administration, Excel spread-sheet packages and Internet, intranet and e-mail

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHS Funding requirements including contractual arrangements and PbR tariff.
  • Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Woodside Building

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

S60 2TY


Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Woodside Building

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

S60 2TY


Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Ashley Spencer

ashley.spencer2@nhs.net

01709423316

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Pro rata/per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-03-114

Job locations

Woodside Building

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

S60 2TY


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