Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Operational Support Manager - Patient Flow

The closing date is 01 October 2025

Job summary

Vacancy - Operational Support Manager Band 5 for 6 Months

As part of the Patient Flow service, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of our operational and administrative functions. You'll provide direct management support to the Head of Patient Flow , helping to deliver efficiency and high-quality services across the Trust.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You'll be responsible for:

  • Leading and managing the patient flow administration function.

  • Overseeing performance monitoring, data analysis and reporting, highlighting areas for improvement and proposing solutions.

  • Developing and embedding efficient administrative systems and processes.

  • Supporting service planning, audits, and the implementation of new initiatives.

  • Building strong relationships with clinical and non-clinical teams, ensuring excellent communication and collaborative working.

Main duties of the job

Line Management

  • Lead on the admin function of the patient flow administration team.

  • Allocate workload effectively, support staff development, and encourage a professional, open culture that values innovation.

Performance, Quality & Assurance

  • Analyse key performance metrics related to patient flow, identifying issues and proposing solutions.

  • Develop and maintain systems to monitor quality, performance, and trends.

  • Produce clear and concise reports for managers and senior leaders.

  • Ensure accurate and timely collation of performance data.

  • Review and improve administrative systems and processes.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf

Details

Date posted

17 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-CP-0636

Job locations

Onyx Centre

Tickhill Road Hospital

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or an intermediate level qualification with relevant experience or an equivalent level of ability gained through vocational experience
  • 5 GCSEs including English and Maths or equivalent standard of education with the emphasis on numeracy and literacy.
  • Evidence of continuing development and willingness to undertake courses relevant to role.

Desirable

  • HR/Supervisor/line management qualification
  • Prince 2 and/or project/change management experience
  • Completion of Quality Service Improvement and Redesign (QSIR) Programme or equivalent accredited programme

Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience of a junior administration operational role or similar support role, preferably within the NHS
  • Proven experience of supervisory and/or line management experience.
  • Ability to communicate effectively when dealing with a wide range of challenging behaviours.
  • Experience of identifying, developing and implementing quality and/or performance improvement.

Desirable

  • SystmOne Super User Training and/or experience of using an online patient record system such as SystmOne
  • Project Management skills

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding of the NHS and experience of working in a health-related environment.
  • Knowledge of administrative policies and procedures

Desirable

  • Knowledge of current national policies and interpreting national guidance
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or an intermediate level qualification with relevant experience or an equivalent level of ability gained through vocational experience
  • 5 GCSEs including English and Maths or equivalent standard of education with the emphasis on numeracy and literacy.
  • Evidence of continuing development and willingness to undertake courses relevant to role.

Desirable

  • HR/Supervisor/line management qualification
  • Prince 2 and/or project/change management experience
  • Completion of Quality Service Improvement and Redesign (QSIR) Programme or equivalent accredited programme

Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience of a junior administration operational role or similar support role, preferably within the NHS
  • Proven experience of supervisory and/or line management experience.
  • Ability to communicate effectively when dealing with a wide range of challenging behaviours.
  • Experience of identifying, developing and implementing quality and/or performance improvement.

Desirable

  • SystmOne Super User Training and/or experience of using an online patient record system such as SystmOne
  • Project Management skills

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding of the NHS and experience of working in a health-related environment.
  • Knowledge of administrative policies and procedures

Desirable

  • Knowledge of current national policies and interpreting national guidance

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Onyx Centre

Tickhill Road Hospital

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Onyx Centre

Tickhill Road Hospital

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Patient Flow

Matt Thomas

m.thomas14@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

17 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-CP-0636

Job locations

Onyx Centre

Tickhill Road Hospital

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


Supporting documents

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