Suffolk GP Federation CIC

Trainee Operations Manager - Unity Healthcare

The closing date is 03 October 2025

Job summary

We have a unique and exciting opportunity for a Trainee Operations Manager to join Unity Healthcare GP Practice based at the Unity Healthcare Hub.

This exciting opening has come about following a review of the Practices management structure after the successful launch of the Unity Healthcare Hub.

Unity's new Hub model is a transformative approach designed to enhance patient care and staff well-being. It allows us to address the limitations of physical clinical space by providing dedicated clinical office space where patient contact is managed remotely through triage and consultations. Face-to-face appointments continue at our three existing sites (Haverhill, Long Melford, Lavenham).

This post comes with training in the day-to-day operation across the Unity Healthcare sites, working closely with the Site Operations Managers and the Unity Practice Manager. The postholder will have exposure to and delegated responsibility of line management of the site reception, clinical and admin teams. The Trainee Operations Manager will work towards a level 5/6 qualification in management, depending on the post holder.

Main duties of the job

  • You will assist with the smooth running of the site which includes managing the clinical appointment system, ensuring consistent staff cover and supporting team members with queries
  • You will be involved with the people management at all sites.
  • You will support with project management/implementation of Unity wide initiatives
  • You will assist with reporting the quality and performance of the practice site.
  • You will work towards a level 5/6 qualification in management

About us

Suffolk GP Federation CIC is a not-for-profit community interest company. Our main purpose is to support Primary Care across Suffolk including support with working collaboratively and at scale. We also deliver a portfolio of NHS services across Suffolk and North East Essex, including Podiatry, Ultrasound, Diabetes, as well as urgent Care Services including the Out of Hours face-to-face Service in Suffolk.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,677.60 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

27873

Job locations

Haverhill

Haverhill

CB9 8DN


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • You will assist with the smooth running of the site which includes managing the clinical appointment system, ensuring consistent staff cover and supporting team members with queries
  • You will be involved with the people management at all sites.
  • You will support with project management/implementation of Unity wide initiatives
  • You will assist with reporting the quality and performance of the practice site.
  • You will work towards a level 5/6 qualification in management

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • You will assist with the smooth running of the site which includes managing the clinical appointment system, ensuring consistent staff cover and supporting team members with queries
  • You will be involved with the people management at all sites.
  • You will support with project management/implementation of Unity wide initiatives
  • You will assist with reporting the quality and performance of the practice site.
  • You will work towards a level 5/6 qualification in management

Person Specification

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Essential

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Desirable

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Person Specification

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Essential

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Desirable

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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

Suffolk GP Federation CIC

Address

Haverhill

Haverhill

CB9 8DN


Employer's website

https://suffolkfed.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Suffolk GP Federation CIC

Address

Haverhill

Haverhill

CB9 8DN


Employer's website

https://suffolkfed.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR

Recruitment Team

hr@suffolkfed.org.uk

07535163224

Details

Date posted

15 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,677.60 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

27873

Job locations

Haverhill

Haverhill

CB9 8DN


Supporting documents

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