Job summary
Join us at Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust and play a key role in shaping the future of high-quality, sustainable healthcare across our communities. Our Strategic Finance Team sits at the heart of the organisation, driving long-term financial planning, supporting major transformation programmes, and ensuring that every decision we make delivers the best possible value for patients, staff, and partners.
We're looking for curious, forward-thinking individuals who are motivated by purpose as much as performance--people who can combine strong analytical insight with meaningful collaboration. As part of our team, you'll contribute to work that makes a real, tangible difference across Dorset's mental health, community, learning disability, and specialist services.
If you're ready to develop your career in a supportive, ambitious environment where your ideas matter and your impact is visible, we'd love to welcome you to the Strategic Finance Team.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will provide support to the Strategic Finance Business Partners and Project Managers in the management of large-scale capital and revenue projects. You will be responsible for monitoring and reporting expenditure, preparing variance analysis, and constructively challenging internal and external stakeholders on spending patterns and forecasting assumptions where appropriate.
You will work collaboratively with service leads and the Management Accounts team to develop financial models and costings for new initiatives and major projects. These may include new service tenders, capital developments, or efficiency improvement programmes.
In addition, you will monitor the Trust's efficiency performance against agreed targets, producing regular reports on the progress of individual schemes and maintaining effective communication with key stakeholders.
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 almost800,000 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 create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.
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.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contactdhc.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.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person Specification
Accounts Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Part Qualified Accountant/ Minimum 3 years relevant experience
Knowledge of NHS Finance
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of financial aspects of NHS legislation and NHS finance policies including Foundation Trust regime
Costing knowledge and experience
Essential
- Evidence of various costing work previously
Budget & Forecasting Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in budgetary control financial planning and forecasting
Comunication Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to people at all levels within the organisation
Ability to Adapt
Essential
- Evidence ability to adapt to changing and conflicting priorities and work under pressure
Person Specification
Accounts Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Part Qualified Accountant/ Minimum 3 years relevant experience
Knowledge of NHS Finance
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of financial aspects of NHS legislation and NHS finance policies including Foundation Trust regime
Costing knowledge and experience
Essential
- Evidence of various costing work previously
Budget & Forecasting Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in budgetary control financial planning and forecasting
Comunication Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to people at all levels within the organisation
Ability to Adapt
Essential
- Evidence ability to adapt to changing and conflicting priorities and work under pressure
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).
