Operational Coordinator - ENT & Oral Surgery

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Operational Coordinator at a leading healthcare provider. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of services at Colchester Hospital, contributing to the development of patient care with a focus on compassion and efficiency. You'll manage daily activities, coordinate rotas, and lead a team in a supportive and innovative environment. Join a dedicated team committed to enhancing healthcare delivery and making a real difference in the community.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Staff Development Opportunities

Wellbeing Programs

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in MS Office and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Managing daily operational activities and coordination of divisional rotas.
• Line managing administrative colleagues and addressing issues with the Service Manager.
• Ensuring smooth daily operations by liaising with stakeholders.

Skills

Healthcare Experience

Communication Skills

MS Office Proficiency

Excel Proficiency

Management Skills

Job description

Join Our Team as an Operational Coordinator at Colchester Hospital

Do you thrive on a challenge? Are you methodical with a drive to succeed?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the ENT & Oral Surgery Team at Colchester Hospital as an Operational Coordinator. This role involves the coordination of the service to ensure safe and efficient operation.

This position is crucial in maintaining 24/7 service coverage by working closely with various specialties and clinical and administrative teams. It offers a chance to contribute significantly to the ongoing development of service delivery, with a focus on care and compassion.

In this role, you will develop your operational and management skills within a supportive and innovative environment.

Please note: This is a fixed-term/secondment position until 31st December 2025. Internal candidates will be offered a secondment only.

Key Responsibilities

1. Managing daily operational activities, including coordination of divisional rotas and medical resources.
2. Line managing administrative colleagues and addressing issues with the Service Manager.
3. Ensuring smooth daily operations by liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, determination, and proficiency in MS Office and Excel.
• Transferable skills will be considered if relevant experience is not available.

About Us

ESNEFT provides hospital and community health services across east Suffolk and north Essex, employing over 12,000 staff. We support staff development, offer flexible working, and promote staff wellbeing.

We are committed to digital transformation with a partnership with Epic, bringing a world-class Electronic Patient Record system to enhance hospital life for staff and patients.

Learn more about working with us: Living and Working at ESNEFT

Contact

For more details or informal discussions, please contact:

Name: Karen Grove
Job Title: Assistant General Manager
Email: [e-mail]