Operations Officer

NHS Jobs; Norwich; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Bank Holiday pay

Annual leave 6.6 weeks

Family leave

Wellbeing benefits

Employee assistance

Discount platform

Blue Light Card

Job summary

IC24 is seeking an Operations Officer to support NHS 111, CAS and face-to-face services within a fast-paced Integrated Urgent Care environment. The role focuses on providing visible leadership, guiding frontline teams, monitoring performance, and ensuring safe, responsive patient care across shifts.

You’ll work across multiple service functions, coordinating with managers and healthcare professionals to maintain service continuity and drive improvements in outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in NHS, healthcare or urgent care services.
• Ability to lead frontline operational teams and respond to service pressures.
• Strong communication, judgement and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible operational leadership during shifts across service areas.
• Support frontline teams with issue resolution and informed decisions.
• Monitor queue management and performance; escalate risks as needed.
• Respond to service challenges and workforce pressures to maintain continuity.
• Coordinate resources for care coordinators and navigators.
• Liaise with internal/external partners to ensure collaboration.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and service development.
• Ensure adherence to policies and safeguarding requirements.

Skills

Operational leadership

Healthcare environment

Decision making under pressure

Communication & collaboration

Education

Experience in NHS/healthcare

Tools

None

Job description

Package Description: The role

We are pleased to announce Operations Officer opportunities within our Integrated Urgent Care Division, supporting NHS 111, Clinical Assessment Services (CAS) and face-to-face services. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced operational professionals who enjoy leading from the front, supporting colleagues and helping services perform at their best within a fast-paced healthcare environment. At IC24, our services rely on strong operational leadership to ensure patients receive safe, effective, and responsive care. As an Operations Officer, you'll play a key role in supporting service delivery, monitoring operational performance, and responding to the challenges that arise during a 24/7 operation.

What you'll focus on

Leading operational activity during your shift You'll provide visible operational leadership across a range of service areas, helping teams respond effectively to demand, challenges and service pressures.

Supporting colleagues and making decisions

You'll act as a key point of support for frontline operational teams, using sound judgement to resolve issues and make informed operational decisions.

Monitoring performance and service levels

You'll oversee queue management and operational performance, ensuring service standards are maintained, and risks are identified and escalated appropriately.

Managing operational pressures

You'll respond to emerging service challenges, workforce pressures, and incidents, working collaboratively with managers and colleagues to maintain service continuity.

Supporting workforce and service coordination

You'll coordinate support for operational teams, Care Co-ordinators and Navigators, helping ensure resources are deployed effectively.

Working with stakeholders

You'll liaise with internal and external partners, including healthcare professionals, commissioning bodies and service providers, ensuring clear communication and effective collaboration.

Supporting continuous improvement

You'll contribute to quality improvement initiatives and operational developments that enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.

Maintaining safe and compliant services

You'll ensure adherence to organisational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements while supporting safeguarding and patient safety processes.

The environment you'll work in

IC24's Integrated Urgent Care services operate around the clock, providing support to patients when they need it most. This role sits at the heart of service delivery and requires individuals who can remain calm under pressure, adapt quickly to changing circumstances, and provide effective leadership during operational challenges. You will work across multiple service functions and may be required to work flexibly across locations depending on operational needs.

What matters in this role

You're likely someone who: Has experience working within NHS, healthcare or urgent care services Enjoys leading and supporting colleagues within a busy operational environment Makes sound decisions and remains calm under pressure Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills Is organised, proactive and solutions-focused Can analyse information quickly and act appropriately Maintains a strong focus on quality, performance and patient outcomes Most importantly, you'll understand the impact that effective operational leadership has on patient care and service delivery.

Who are we?

We are Integrated Care 24 (IC24), the leading not for profit Social Enterprise providing innovative and patient focused primary care services. IC24 is committed to improving access to health and social care for our patients and reducing the demand on secondary care services. IC24 provides services to over 6 million patients, including GP led out-of-hours services, NHS 111, primary care and secondary care support services.

What's in it for you?

Competitive hourly rate of £17.10 plus enhancements for unsociable hours Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme Enhanced Bank Holiday rates 6.6 weeks annual leave (25 days + Bank Holidays) Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay) Inclusive wellbeing benefits Employee Assistance Programme including free 24/7 independent counselling and occupational health services Professional development opportunities Free membership to our reward and discount platform Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and references to cover the most recent 3 year period.

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