Operational Manager

The following are the core responsibilities of the Operations Manager. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels. Managing the day-to-day operations of the practice, ensuring staff achieve their primary responsibilities Providing leadership and guidance to all staff ensuring that they adhere to policy and procedure at all times Overseeing HR with the practice, sickness, holidays Overseeing the administrative elements of QOF, liaising with GPs, nursing staff and administrators Implementing systems to ensure compliance with CQC regulations and standards Evaluating, organising and overseeing the staff induction programme Implementing and embedding an effective staff appraisal process Implementing and embedding an effective practice and staff development plan for all staff (clinical and administrative) whilst maintaining a robust training record Implementing effective systems for the resolution of disciplinary and grievance issues, maintaining an overview of staff welfare Leading the management of the clinical system, ensuring IT security and IG compliance at all times and responding to and resolving all local IT issues Actively encouraging and promoting the use of patient online services Updating and acting as the focal point for the practice website and social media sites Guiding staff and developing searches and audits on the clinical system Reviewing and updating clinical templates ensuring they relate to current practice Marketing the practice appropriately to ensure patient population is stable or increasing Managing contracts for and highlighting issues with services i.e., cleaning, gardening, window cleaning etc.

Guiding the team to reach QOF targets (supported by the nursing and administrative leads) Ensuring the staff implement the practice wide approach to the management of all patient services matters Managing DNAs, providing data and planning tools coupled with liaison with referred repeat offenders Implement the complaints process, ensuring complaints are dealt with in a timely manner and, where necessary, escalated to the next level Ensure all staff are aware of the management of the premises, including health and safety aspects and undertake risk assessments and mandatory training as required Monitor and disseminate information on safety alerts and other pertinent information Maintain the significant event database, providing advice to staff and briefing the team at meetings as required Review and update practice policies and procedures Undertake claim process for LES/ES inclusive Practice lead for CQRS In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Operations Manager may be requested to: Support the management of the Patient Participation Group Support the overall practice clinical governance framework, submitting reports for OQF, enhanced services and other reporting requirements using CQRS/ Open Exeter etc.

Brief clinicians on performance levels, advising actions to ensure high achievement across all QOF areas Identify trends and devise solutions to reduce risk and repeated occurrences of significant events Develop, implement and embed the practice audit programme (in conjunction with the lead nurse) Support the practice and management team with continuous improvement and change initiatives Acting as the lead for recruitment including pre-employment checks and DBS Reviewing and regularly updating job descriptions and person specifications ensuring all staff are legally and gainfully employed