Accomplished professional with expertise in staff management, workforce planning, and HR processes. Demonstrates strong communication skills, adept at liaising with diverse stakeholders and handling challenging situations with professionalism. Proven track record in performance monitoring, compliance, and risk management, ensuring organisational standards are met. Skilled in IT proficiency across multiple software systems including EPR and Microsoft Teams. Committed to enhancing team efficiency through effective leadership and organisational skills.
Led recruitment processes for departmental staff, ensuring alignment with organisational needs.
Manage employee relations matters, including Capability, Disciplinary, and Grievance issues, in collaboration with HR.
Monitor and take responsibility for departmental performance, including the tracking and reporting of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Represent the department in relevant internal and external meetings.
Ensure departmental processes are efficient, up to date, and effectively communicated to all staff.
Maintain thorough knowledge of Trust policies and procedures, acting as a point of reference and resource for team members.
Oversee teams across two sites: Clinical Assessment Services at City of Coventry Health Centre and Outpatients at the Hospital of St Cross.
Ensure effective communication with the offsite team via email and Microsoft Teams, including conducting regular site visits.
Contribute to service improvement initiatives and participate in project work as required
Manage employee relations matters, including Capability, Disciplinary, and Grievance issues, in collaboration with HR.
Monitor, investigate, and respond to complaints using the DATIX system.
Creating and updating staff rotas, including off-duty schedules.
Line management of reception staff, acting as their first point of contact for any queries or issues.
Supporting receptionists in managing challenging patient interactions.
Managing and coordinating staff annual leave.
Conducting annual Personal Development Reviews (PDRs) with team members.
Overseeing staff sickness, including updating ESR system, maintaining sickness trackers, conducting long term sickness reviews, and attending formal absence management meetings with HR.
Ensuring staff competencies and mandatory training requirements are current and compliant.
Monitoring and responding to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), working with data and reports to support service improvements.
Ordering equipment and uniforms as required for the team.
Proficient in using a variety of systems including EPR, Microsoft Teams, E-Referrals, ESR, Excel, Integra, and Outlook.
Staff Management: Effective leadership and line management of administrative teams, including performance management and conflict resolution
Workforce Planning: Creating and managing staff rotas, coordinating leave, and overseeing sickness absence processes
Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for liaising with staff, patients, and external stakeholders; adept at handling challenging situations with professionalism
Performance Monitoring: Experience in tracking and analysing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and producing actionable reports
HR Processes: Knowledge of annual Personal Development Reviews (PDRs), absence management procedures, and collaboration with HR teams
Compliance and Risk Management: Knowledge of company policies and regulatory compliance with data protection and confidentialityCompliance and Training: Ensuring staff competencies and mandatory training are up to date and compliant with organisational standards
Problem Solving and Decision Making: Analytical thinking to assess situations and implement effective solutions and crisis management skillsIT Proficiency: Skilled in multiple software and systems including Electronic Patient Records (EPR), Microsoft Teams, E-Referrals, Employee Self-Service (ESR), Excel, Integra, and Outlook
Also basic IT troubleshooting and liaising with IT supportOrganisational Skills: Strong multitasking and time management abilities to handle administrative duties and support team needs effectively