Job Description
Job summary Barts Health NHS Trust is one of Britain's leading healthcare providers and one of the largest Trusts in the NHS with a turnover of £ billion and over 21,000 employees, serving a population of in East London and beyond. We offer a full portfolio of services and are home to some of Britain's leading specialist centres including cancer, cardiac, trauma and emergency care, as well as hosting London Air Ambulance. We also have one of the UK's busiest children's hospitals, internationally renowned surgical facilities and the new Heart Centre. The vision is to create a world-class health organisation with an international reputation for excellence in patient care, research and education. An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated CCAB Qualified Accountant to join the Royal London and Mile End Hospital finance team. We are looking for a driven individual who is self-motivated, pro-active with excellent planning and organisational skills. The post holder is required to have excellent verbal and written communication skills An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated CCAB Qualified Accountant to join the Royal London and Mile End Hospital finance team. We are looking for a driven individual who is self-motivated, pro-active with excellent planning and organisational skills. The post holder is required to have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proposed interview date: 02nd October 2024 Main duties of the job The post holder is responsible for delivering all aspects of the business units financial management and will manage a team of accountants to provide day to day support in all aspects of the hospital's financial performance and business planning.He/she will provide leadership to the Royal London and Mile End Hospital sites, demonstrating expert accounting and business knowledge, analytical support, clear presentation of complex financial and other information to clinical and non-clinical colleagues. He/she will constructively and positively challenge all aspects of the sites financial and business performance.The post holder will be responsible for the delivery, accuracy and timeliness of the monthly performance reports to the Hospital Executive Board, ensuring that procedure and controls are up to date and implemented. He/she will provide support to the Head of Finance into the strategic direction and business plan of the unit.Specialist knowledge of reporting (including PLICS), National Tariff Payment System (NTPS), National Cost Collection (NCC) and revenue consequences of capital will be required to assist in the delivery of high quality comprehensive reports periodically to the Trust executive and non-executive teams.Additionally, the post holder will ensure efficiency and effectiveness of the overall finance function and will be responsible for the integrity of processes and systems within it. About us Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band. Job description Job responsibilities He/she must have a recognised CCAB or equivalent qualification and have significant experience in senior roles within finance and be fully committed to continuous professional development.This is an excellent opportunity to join a finance team within a large, specialist and complex organisation with great opportunities for learning and development We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting managerThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. For further information please contact:Craig Finch or, by email () Person Specification Experience Essential Over 5 years Senior NHS financial management experience, or equivalent Significant experience of advising and explaining complex financial information to a range of stakeholders Experience of leading a finance service in a period of change. Skills Essential Proven staff management skills and the ability to motivate and develop staff Excellent planning (short and long term) and organisational skills. Following up to ensure plans are communicated and delivered Ability to and analyse complex information and determine an appropriate course of action. Knowledge Essential Excellent awareness of current issues and developments in the NHS. Working knowledge of SLAs and financial management. Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent Qualified CCAB or CIMA for a minimum of 5 years Other Essential Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills suitable for a range of audiences, including chairing of meetings.