LLR Patient Care Locally Community Interest Company

Inequalities Operations Manager

The closing date is 30 November 2025

Job summary

Recruitment process:

Applicants should submit their CV along with a supporting statement that addresses the person specification (see attachment) and demonstrates how they meet the essential requirements of the role.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 45-minute interview, followed by a 30-minute practical assessment, giving you the chance to demonstrate your approach to operational planning and problem-solving.

Interview dates: Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 December.

Make a real impact on local health outcomes. As our Inequalities Operations Manager, youll lead a team delivering health and wellbeing services to communities that need them most. This is a chance to combine operational leadership with meaningful purpose shaping services that improve access to care and reduce health inequalities across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Youll join a supportive, forward-thinking organisation where innovation, collaboration and care for our people are at the heart of what we do. If youre passionate about turning insight into action and want your work to make a visible difference, wed love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

  • Lead and support the Inequalities Team to deliver high-quality health and wellbeing services across both mobile and fixed sites.

  • Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring clinics run safely, efficiently and within budget.

  • Use data and community insight to plan services that improve engagement and access in areas with the greatest health inequalities.

  • Build strong partnerships across the local health system to enhance service delivery and impact.

  • Monitor performance, evaluate outcomes, and report on activity to internal teams and system partners.

  • Promote PCLs values and culture, fostering collaboration, development and inclusion within your team.

  • About us

    About Patient Care Locally (PCL)

    PCL is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company dedicated to enhancing healthcare delivery across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. Working in close collaboration with the NHS, we focus on delivering the right care at the right time in the right place - closer to home for patients.

    As a CQC registered organisation rapidly expanding beyond our original region, we maintain the highest standards of quality while alleviating pressure on hospital services. Our innovative approach has earned recognition as finalists at both the HSJ Awards and Strategic PA Awards in 2024.

    Our Values-Driven Culture:

    • Patient-centred:Everything we do puts patients first
    • Team-focused:We respect, trust, and empower each other while valuing every contribution
    • Our Company:We're a trusted, caring company that's innovative, agile, and adaptive - always delivering

    Working at PCL:You'll join a fast-paced, dedicated team committed to continuous improvement and making a real difference to over 1.2 million patients. We offer hybrid working arrangements, comprehensive training, and opportunities for cross-functional learning and development. Our collaborative environment encourages skill-sharing and supports professional growth while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.

    Details

    Date posted

    10 November 2025

    Pay scheme

    Agenda for change

    Band

    Band 7

    Salary

    £47,810 a year dependent on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

    Reference number

    E0349-25-0015

    Job locations

    Office 2 and 3, Coalville Business Centre

    Goliath Way

    Coalville

    Leicestershire

    LE67 3FT


    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Recruitment process: Applicants should submit their CV along with a supporting statement that addresses the person specification (see attachment) and demonstrates how they meet the essential requirements of the role.

    Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 45-minute interview, followed by a 30-minute practical assessment, giving you the chance to demonstrate your approach to operational planning and problem-solving.

    Interview dates: Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 December.

    ABOUT PCL, OUR VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS

    The post holder will demonstrate alignment with PCLs values and contribute to the companys strategic objectives through their work.

    Our Patients

    Put patients at the center of all services

    Make a positive difference for our patients

    Respond to the needs of the local population

    Respect the value of public money

    Our Team

    Respect each other

    Trust one another

    Value each others contribution

    Empower our people

    Our Company

    Be a trusted company

    Be a caring company

    Be innovative, agile, and adaptive

    Always deliver

    Our strategic objectives

    LLR Patient Care Locally CIC is a key partner supporting the delivery of healthcare for the NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. We are a high-performing organisation meeting and achieving the highest standards of quality and governance with among the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction. Our goal is to provide commissioned services that are locally based for patients and designed to enhance integrated relationships with other providers of care. These other providers come from a number of sources including primary care, secondary care, and the independent sector. Depending on the nature of the service, we also look to work more collaboratively with agencies such as the Local Authorities. We have a commitment to improving healthcare for the people of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland with services that are delivered locally.

    JOB ROLE:

    The purpose of this role is to support the PCL Operations Team in developing and delivering local health and wellbeing services. Responsibilities range from managing the inequalities team to overseeing service delivery across both mobile and fixed PCL sites

    The role involves close collaboration with internal teams and external partners to maximise engagement in communities with low uptake of healthcare services.

    The post holder will need to be innovative and creative in their thinking, solution focused and be able to build effective working relationships across the LLR Integrated Health System.

    Key Areas of Responsibility

    Includes but are not limited to:

    Operational Management

    Ensure the safe operation of fixed and mobile health and wellbeing facilities, including health and safety compliance, infection prevention and control, and the wellbeing of patients and staff.

    Budget responsibility for the service, ensuring the service recognises opportunities for efficiencies and is delivered within budget

    To line manage staff within the operational delivery team for inequalities, including approval of annual leave, sickness, performance monitoring and management, completion of payroll and expenses information for the staff etc.

    Operational Planning

    Work in collaboration with sector colleagues use population health data to inform the development of delivery models, that meet the needs of the local community and results in increased health engagement

    Experience of utilising Rota Management Systems

    Be innovative and creative

    Use learnings from previous situations, events, and clinic experience to inform future planning for clinics

    Complete site and risk assessments to ensure sites are appropriate for the vans, that welfare facilities are available and all parties are aware of the activity taking place

    To link in with communications teams to promote the health and wellbeing clinics undertaken to ensure that access for the target populations is maximised.

    Evaluation

    Continuously evaluate the services impact on local communities, including communications, site locations, and whether services meet identified healthcare needs.

    Working with Business Intelligence colleagues provide the PCL board and the Integrated Health Board (ICB) with reports detailing activity and impact

    Relationships

    Demonstrate PCL values in all interactions

    Have a can do attitude

    Lead, develop, and provide day-to-day management of the Inequalities Team, offering regular one-to-one support to encourage growth and development.

    Provide leadership, direction and support to staff, fostering an open and inclusive style of working, encouraging effective working relationships across the team.

    Build system networks to ensure PCL has a voice within the system

    Be able to adapt information for the audience

    *****Interview date: Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th of December*****

    *****Recruitment process: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 45-minute interview, followed by a 30-minute practical assessment. This will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your approach to operational planning and problem-solving in a real-world context.*****

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Recruitment process: Applicants should submit their CV along with a supporting statement that addresses the person specification (see attachment) and demonstrates how they meet the essential requirements of the role.

    Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 45-minute interview, followed by a 30-minute practical assessment, giving you the chance to demonstrate your approach to operational planning and problem-solving.

    Interview dates: Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 December.

    ABOUT PCL, OUR VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS

    The post holder will demonstrate alignment with PCLs values and contribute to the companys strategic objectives through their work.

    Our Patients

    Put patients at the center of all services

    Make a positive difference for our patients

    Respond to the needs of the local population

    Respect the value of public money

    Our Team

    Respect each other

    Trust one another

    Value each others contribution

    Empower our people

    Our Company

    Be a trusted company

    Be a caring company

    Be innovative, agile, and adaptive

    Always deliver

    Our strategic objectives

    LLR Patient Care Locally CIC is a key partner supporting the delivery of healthcare for the NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. We are a high-performing organisation meeting and achieving the highest standards of quality and governance with among the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction. Our goal is to provide commissioned services that are locally based for patients and designed to enhance integrated relationships with other providers of care. These other providers come from a number of sources including primary care, secondary care, and the independent sector. Depending on the nature of the service, we also look to work more collaboratively with agencies such as the Local Authorities. We have a commitment to improving healthcare for the people of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland with services that are delivered locally.

    JOB ROLE:

    The purpose of this role is to support the PCL Operations Team in developing and delivering local health and wellbeing services. Responsibilities range from managing the inequalities team to overseeing service delivery across both mobile and fixed PCL sites

    The role involves close collaboration with internal teams and external partners to maximise engagement in communities with low uptake of healthcare services.

    The post holder will need to be innovative and creative in their thinking, solution focused and be able to build effective working relationships across the LLR Integrated Health System.

    Key Areas of Responsibility

    Includes but are not limited to:

    Operational Management

    Ensure the safe operation of fixed and mobile health and wellbeing facilities, including health and safety compliance, infection prevention and control, and the wellbeing of patients and staff.

    Budget responsibility for the service, ensuring the service recognises opportunities for efficiencies and is delivered within budget

    To line manage staff within the operational delivery team for inequalities, including approval of annual leave, sickness, performance monitoring and management, completion of payroll and expenses information for the staff etc.

    Operational Planning

    Work in collaboration with sector colleagues use population health data to inform the development of delivery models, that meet the needs of the local community and results in increased health engagement

    Experience of utilising Rota Management Systems

    Be innovative and creative

    Use learnings from previous situations, events, and clinic experience to inform future planning for clinics

    Complete site and risk assessments to ensure sites are appropriate for the vans, that welfare facilities are available and all parties are aware of the activity taking place

    To link in with communications teams to promote the health and wellbeing clinics undertaken to ensure that access for the target populations is maximised.

    Evaluation

    Continuously evaluate the services impact on local communities, including communications, site locations, and whether services meet identified healthcare needs.

    Working with Business Intelligence colleagues provide the PCL board and the Integrated Health Board (ICB) with reports detailing activity and impact

    Relationships

    Demonstrate PCL values in all interactions

    Have a can do attitude

    Lead, develop, and provide day-to-day management of the Inequalities Team, offering regular one-to-one support to encourage growth and development.

    Provide leadership, direction and support to staff, fostering an open and inclusive style of working, encouraging effective working relationships across the team.

    Build system networks to ensure PCL has a voice within the system

    Be able to adapt information for the audience

    *****Interview date: Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th of December*****

    *****Recruitment process: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 45-minute interview, followed by a 30-minute practical assessment. This will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your approach to operational planning and problem-solving in a real-world context.*****

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Educated to Degree level or equivalent qualification or experience in senior management.

    Desirable

    • IOSH qualified or equivalent

    Experience

    Essential

    • Highly developed verbal and written communication and presentation skills, suitable for a range of audiences
    • Experience of working in a healthcare operations environment
    • Motivational skills to encourage collaborative working
    • Experience of utilizing rota management systems
    • Strong influencing, persuasion and negotiating skills
    • Quality focused with an innovative approach and ability to solve complex problems
    • Ability to analyse performance data and use insights to improve patient care.
    • Experience in leading all aspects of a team from nurture and development to conflict resolution and
    • performance management

    KNOWLEDGE

    Essential

    • Demonstrable staff management skills including communication, delegation, and an understanding of basic terms and conditions of employment.
    • Operational knowledge of benchmarking tools and risk adjustment indicators
    • Experience of working at a senior level
    • Evidence of driving transformation and quality
    • Service Improvement experience including use of recognised techniques.
    • Sound understanding of service delivery in healthcare environments.
    • Knowledge of current health service challenges and priorities
    • Theoretical and practical knowledge of health service management, including change management, quality, and governance

    Desirable

    • Experience in developing and delivering new services
    • Evidence of working collaboratively across organisations internal and external to the NHS
    • Experience of working at regional or national NHSE
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Educated to Degree level or equivalent qualification or experience in senior management.

    Desirable

    • IOSH qualified or equivalent

    Experience

    Essential

    • Highly developed verbal and written communication and presentation skills, suitable for a range of audiences
    • Experience of working in a healthcare operations environment
    • Motivational skills to encourage collaborative working
    • Experience of utilizing rota management systems
    • Strong influencing, persuasion and negotiating skills
    • Quality focused with an innovative approach and ability to solve complex problems
    • Ability to analyse performance data and use insights to improve patient care.
    • Experience in leading all aspects of a team from nurture and development to conflict resolution and
    • performance management

    KNOWLEDGE

    Essential

    • Demonstrable staff management skills including communication, delegation, and an understanding of basic terms and conditions of employment.
    • Operational knowledge of benchmarking tools and risk adjustment indicators
    • Experience of working at a senior level
    • Evidence of driving transformation and quality
    • Service Improvement experience including use of recognised techniques.
    • Sound understanding of service delivery in healthcare environments.
    • Knowledge of current health service challenges and priorities
    • Theoretical and practical knowledge of health service management, including change management, quality, and governance

    Desirable

    • Experience in developing and delivering new services
    • Evidence of working collaboratively across organisations internal and external to the NHS
    • Experience of working at regional or national NHSE

    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

    LLR Patient Care Locally Community Interest Company

    Address

    Office 2 and 3, Coalville Business Centre

    Goliath Way

    Coalville

    Leicestershire

    LE67 3FT


    Employer's website

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


    Employer details

    Employer name

    LLR Patient Care Locally Community Interest Company

    Address

    Office 2 and 3, Coalville Business Centre

    Goliath Way

    Coalville

    Leicestershire

    LE67 3FT


    Employer's website

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


    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Workforce Manager

    Khaled Ahmed

    khaledahmed.llrpcl@nhs.net

    07300032905

    Details

    Date posted

    10 November 2025

    Pay scheme

    Agenda for change

    Band

    Band 7

    Salary

    £47,810 a year dependent on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

    Reference number

    E0349-25-0015

    Job locations

    Office 2 and 3, Coalville Business Centre

    Goliath Way

    Coalville

    Leicestershire

    LE67 3FT


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