Assistant Operations Manager – NHS Clinical Services

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Preston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager to support the Operations Manager and immunisation contracts across Cheshire and Lancashire, driving performance and service delivery. You will oversee clinical services staff locally, coordinate resources, manage rostering, monitor contracts, and assist with budgets, procurement and governance.

Travel between offices across the region is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate or equivalent experience with a track record in project and people management.
• Evidence of budget management and resource coordination within a healthcare setting.
• Experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams and delivering contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Operations Manager and clinical services contracts.
• Coordinate rostering and deployment of staff to meet contract delivery targets.
• Support budget control and monthly performance reporting.
• Coordinate resources (premises, equipment, supplies) for locality contracts.
• Lead on data retention, consent systems and governance requirements.
• Assist with HR issues and investigations per policy.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and organisational policies.

Skills

Team leadership

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Project management

Budget monitoring

Staff rostering

Data handling

Education

GCSE/A-level or equivalent

Degree or relevant experience

NHS/health sector knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Data systems (e.g., e-consent, SystemOne)

Job description

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager to support the Operations Manager and immunisation contracts across Cheshire and Lancashire, driving performance and service delivery. You will oversee clinical services staff locally, coordinate resources, manage rostering, monitor contracts, and assist with budgets, procurement and governance.

Travel between offices across the region is required.