Job summary
Are you a proactive and dynamic finance leader looking to broaden your experience and career with an outstanding NHS trust?
We are looking for a qualified accountant, with excellent IT, communication and analytical skills, along with up to date working knowledge of technical accounting matters and experience of preparing statutory accounts.
Your enthusiasm for innovation and confidence to influence senior managers will hold you in good stead where you can make a real difference as the Head of Financial Services.
Developing excellent working relationships with a wide range of professionals internally and externally to the Trust is essential in supporting the organisation to achieve our short, medium and long term financial goals, which focusses on delivering the best quality services for people in Dorset.
You will be required to provide and communicate in written and verbal form, complex expert advice to the Trust on financial or capital accounting issues to enable the Trust to make judgements and decisions on a range of highly complex financial situations and convey financial concepts clearly and persuasively ensuring that the Trust remains compliant with regulatory financial standards.
At Dorset HealthCare continued Professional Development is important to us, we want to ensure you are keeping updated with relevant developments and changes such as within legislation, accountancy or regulatory issues.
Main duties of the job
The position is based at Sentinel House in Poole with a flexible work pattern of home and office based working. Free parking is available on site.
Support the Director of Operational Finance in the carrying out of the day to day delivery within the financial services. Represent the Department/Trust in any local, regional or national meetings as relevant and appropriate.
Liaise with the Director of Operational Finance to ensure appropriate structures and processes are in place for robust and reliable reporting of the Trust's current, forecast and projected financial position.
Meet regular and ad hoc reporting deadlines for reports to the Trust Board and Directors, returns to the ICS and NHSE, and end of year statutory accounts.
Manage the delivery of timely, high quality and effective services to the Trust and its stakeholders.
To foster a culture of continuous improvement both within and outside of the directorate.
Lead and manage the financial services department ensuring that the service provision is in accordance with agreed standards.
Leading the year end statutory accounts process, to ensure all deadlines are achieved and work prepared is of high quality.
Responsible for ensuring that appropriate financial controls are in place so that key financial targets are met.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person Specification
Personal qualities/attributes
Essential
- Ability to adapt to changing and conflicting priorities and demands from a number of senior Trust managers to deliver the required outputs
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines whilst producing accurate results
- Effective personal time management and the ability to prioritise
- To be able to communicate complex information to non-specialists, in written and verbal form
- To have proven negotiating skills and high levels of tact and diplomacy when communicating sensitive and contentious information
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- CCAB qualified accountant
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Job specific experience
Essential
- Experience of working at a senior level within a finance function in a large complex organisation
- Financial accounting knowledge and experience, particularly in relation to preparing and submitting statutory accounts
- Experience of working and reporting at a strategic / planning level as part of a senior management team preparing complex reports with recommendations to decision-making bodies
- Up to date working knowledge of technical accounting matters.
Managerial/supervisory experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of the full range of people management skills, e.g. sickness management, recruitment and selection, discipline and grievance, appraisal
Finance & Resources
Essential
- Previous experience of developing relationships with external bodies
Desirable
- Previous experience of managing a delegated budget
Information Technology
Essential
- Proficient in the use of all Microsoft software, with advanced skills in Excel
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of other software packages
Business Travel
Essential
- Travel using own vehicle on Trust business
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively
Person Specification
Personal qualities/attributes
Essential
- Ability to adapt to changing and conflicting priorities and demands from a number of senior Trust managers to deliver the required outputs
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines whilst producing accurate results
- Effective personal time management and the ability to prioritise
- To be able to communicate complex information to non-specialists, in written and verbal form
- To have proven negotiating skills and high levels of tact and diplomacy when communicating sensitive and contentious information
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- CCAB qualified accountant
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Job specific experience
Essential
- Experience of working at a senior level within a finance function in a large complex organisation
- Financial accounting knowledge and experience, particularly in relation to preparing and submitting statutory accounts
- Experience of working and reporting at a strategic / planning level as part of a senior management team preparing complex reports with recommendations to decision-making bodies
- Up to date working knowledge of technical accounting matters.
Managerial/supervisory experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of the full range of people management skills, e.g. sickness management, recruitment and selection, discipline and grievance, appraisal
Finance & Resources
Essential
- Previous experience of developing relationships with external bodies
Desirable
- Previous experience of managing a delegated budget
Information Technology
Essential
- Proficient in the use of all Microsoft software, with advanced skills in Excel
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of other software packages
Business Travel
Essential
- Travel using own vehicle on Trust business
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
