Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Trainee Finance Partner

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, studying, finance professional to join the Trusts Finance Team, playing a key role in shaping what our service delivery looks like and making a difference in the challenging financial environment, both now and in the future.

The applicant should currently be studying for their CCAB qualification and be looking to qualify within the next 2 and a half years. On achievement of the CCAB qualification and progression through a competency framework there will be the opportunity to progress to a Band 7 Finance Partner role.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.

Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will support the Finance Team and provide comprehensive financial advice and support managers to understand the efficiency and effectiveness of resources within their control. They will need to be persuasive when dealing with conflicting priorities and ensure that financial opportunities and risks are quantified and understood at all levels of the Trust, and optimum value for money is achieved.

The Trainee Finance Partner will liaise closely with Care Group and Trust stakeholders in an outward-facing role to utilise their financial acumen to support in the development of annual plans, forecasts and identification of key risks and mitigations to delivery of the plan. You will be involved in influencing business decisions by providing support and challenge in the development of business cases for investment.

They should have excellent communication skills and the necessary personal qualities to engage effectively with Senior Managers and their teams. We are looking to bring in fresh views and new practices so, whilst previous NHS experience can be a strength, we are also keen to hear from those who have never considered working for the NHS before.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

Date posted

03 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £52,809 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

186-120-25-GH

Job locations

The Coal Authority Building

200 Lichfield Lane

Mansfield

NG18 4RG

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide comprehensive financial business advice and information in support of the Clinical Director, Senior Management and Budget Holders. To be an integral part of the Care Group Management teams. To provide financial advice to the senior finance team on a range of issues relevant to the Care Groups and the Trust as a whole. To manage and develop finance staff on a day to day basis and deputise for the Deputy Head of Finance when required. To act as finance lead on a range of projects and business tenders.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Working towards CCAB/CGMA qualification

Further Training

Essential

Willingness to undertake training relevant to the role

Work Experience

Essential

Knowledge of NHS finance and business planning regimes
Appointing and managing staff
Working with computerised financial systems

Desirable

Experience of using Capita Integra General Ledger
Crystal Reporting
ESR (Electronic Staff Record)

Dispositional Attributes

Essential

Calm, focused, confident approach
Motivated & enthusiastic, able to inspire others
Reliable & conscientious

Aptitude & Skills

Essential

Ability to problem solve and find solutions
Ability to communicate at a high level internally and externally
Possess numerical and analytical skills and have the ability to assimilate and interpret data to make resultant judgements
Able to lead and motivate a team
Ability to work under pressure and meet changing deadlines
Excellent IT skills
Excellent written & report writing skills and have the ability to convey complex financial issues to non-Finance managers
Teaching skills for training non-Finance managers
Possess excellent negotiating & influencing skills
Ability to work on own initiative but integrate within the team
Able to keep abreast of developments in the Trust and the wider NHS that may impact on the department

Physical Requirements

Essential

Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties

Values

Essential

All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Working towards CCAB/CGMA qualification

Further Training

Essential

Willingness to undertake training relevant to the role

Work Experience

Essential

Knowledge of NHS finance and business planning regimes
Appointing and managing staff
Working with computerised financial systems

Desirable

Experience of using Capita Integra General Ledger
Crystal Reporting
ESR (Electronic Staff Record)

Dispositional Attributes

Essential

Calm, focused, confident approach
Motivated & enthusiastic, able to inspire others
Reliable & conscientious

Aptitude & Skills

Essential

Ability to problem solve and find solutions
Ability to communicate at a high level internally and externally
Possess numerical and analytical skills and have the ability to assimilate and interpret data to make resultant judgements
Able to lead and motivate a team
Ability to work under pressure and meet changing deadlines
Excellent IT skills
Excellent written & report writing skills and have the ability to convey complex financial issues to non-Finance managers
Teaching skills for training non-Finance managers
Possess excellent negotiating & influencing skills
Ability to work on own initiative but integrate within the team
Able to keep abreast of developments in the Trust and the wider NHS that may impact on the department

Physical Requirements

Essential

Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties

Values

Essential

All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Coal Authority Building

200 Lichfield Lane

Mansfield

NG18 4RG

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Coal Authority Building

200 Lichfield Lane

Mansfield

NG18 4RG

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)