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Orla Carr

Swindon,Wiltshire

Summary

Results-driven professional with strong knowledge of multiple systems and proven Operations Manager experience, ensuring time efficiency and reliable performance in demanding environments. Demonstrates resilience in high-pressure situations while maintaining clear communication proficiency. Experienced in performance monitoring, compassionate conversations, and conflict resolution to support team cohesion and operational excellence. Seeking to leverage these capabilities to contribute to a dynamic, growth-focused organisation.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Performance and Operations Manager

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Swindon, Wiltshire
11.2025 - Current
  • Manage the elective admissions service performance to meet relevant standards.
  • Collaborated with theatres and specialty managers to fulfil performance indicators and national standards.
  • Assisted in identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions to improve productivity.
  • Facilitated recruitment processes for the team.
  • Compiled reports in accordance with trust’s reporting framework and suggested improvements for service.

Operational Support Manager

Great Western Hospital
Swindon , Wiltshire
09.2023 - 11.2025
  • Supported management of the Elective Bookings Team.
  • Day to day team management: regular 1:1s, appraisals, absence and sickness monitoring and individual development performance reviews.
  • Lead recruitment and the training/ introduction of new starters
  • Create in-depth SOP's.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to align departmental goals and objectives.

Booking Clerk

Great Western Hospital
Swindon , Wiltshire
07.2022 - 09.2023
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Liased with patients and relatives to schedule in dates for surgery.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Followed RTT and Trust Policy to accurately book theatre lists.

Education

Bachelor of Law - Law

Swansea University
Swansea
09.2019 - 05.2022

Skills

  • Knowledge of multiple systems
  • Scheduling expertise
  • Resilience in high-pressure situations
  • Communication proficiency
  • Performance monitoring
  • Leadership development
  • Time efficiency
  • Public speaking
  • Conflict Resolution

Affiliations

  • Art
  • Hybrid Training

Certification

Certifications:

- Aspiring Leaders

- Health and Safety for Managers

- Compassionate Conversations

Timeline

Performance and Operations Manager

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
11.2025 - Current

Operational Support Manager

Great Western Hospital
09.2023 - 11.2025

Booking Clerk

Great Western Hospital
07.2022 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Law - Law

Swansea University
09.2019 - 05.2022
Orla Carr