Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Credit Controller

The closing date is 18 May 2025

Job summary

We have a fantastic opportunity within The Royal Berkshire NHS trust as a Credit Controller. You will be working closely with the ARTeam Leader and the Accounts Receivable team in ensuring that the Trusts debt policy is adhered to.

The main role will involve chasing outstanding debt, and where required liaising with other Trust teams and with our solicitors. You will need to ensure that all records accurately kept both in electronic and paper form.

Main duties of the job

  • To produce and send out reminder letters.
  • To pursue and communicate directly with insurers and debtors including Trust employees.
  • To prepare correspondence for difficult cases with potential for referral to a third party collectors, in consultation with the Accounts Receivable Team Leader.
  • To screen and log all information received including relevant updates and insurance provider summaries.
  • To work with the wider Accounts Receivable team to clean up the Debtors Ledger following resolution and successful debt recovery on accounts.
  • To maintain appropriate filing systems.
  • Any other appropriate duties as designated by the Accounts Receivable Team Leader

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Details

Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-7157892COR

Job locations

Princes House

73A London Road

Reading

RG1 5UZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will display the agreed behaviors of the directorate and the Trust as encapsulated by the performance management and personal development documentation, and in particular, the Trust expects all staff to comply with all relevant policies and codes of conduct and to display the values of the Trust. The key purpose of this role is to deliver a 'world class' service to the Trust and the post holder will be expected to deliver this level of service through personal conduct , personal responsibility and the following key characteristics:-

  • Aligned with business needs. The directorate takes its tone and direction from the business needs of the organisation.
  • Right first time. It focuses on the elimination of waste and unproductive time that occurs as a result of not getting matters right first time.
  • High customer satisfaction. This refers to both internal and external customers and emphasises the need to understand and meet customers requirements such that they are comfortable working with the directorate.
  • Well established metrics. Performance needs to be measured to enable weak spots to be identified and worked upon.
  • Cost effective. A world class infrastructure offers service at competitive rates and has well documented costs of service.
  • Lean processes. Promoting and implementing lean processes in the Directorate and the Trust
  • Personal responsibility. Demonstrates the highest standards of professionalism and ethical behavior in all commercial dealings. Provides assistance to patients / clients / relatives in the course of any incidental contact.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will display the agreed behaviors of the directorate and the Trust as encapsulated by the performance management and personal development documentation, and in particular, the Trust expects all staff to comply with all relevant policies and codes of conduct and to display the values of the Trust. The key purpose of this role is to deliver a 'world class' service to the Trust and the post holder will be expected to deliver this level of service through personal conduct , personal responsibility and the following key characteristics:-

  • Aligned with business needs. The directorate takes its tone and direction from the business needs of the organisation.
  • Right first time. It focuses on the elimination of waste and unproductive time that occurs as a result of not getting matters right first time.
  • High customer satisfaction. This refers to both internal and external customers and emphasises the need to understand and meet customers requirements such that they are comfortable working with the directorate.
  • Well established metrics. Performance needs to be measured to enable weak spots to be identified and worked upon.
  • Cost effective. A world class infrastructure offers service at competitive rates and has well documented costs of service.
  • Lean processes. Promoting and implementing lean processes in the Directorate and the Trust
  • Personal responsibility. Demonstrates the highest standards of professionalism and ethical behavior in all commercial dealings. Provides assistance to patients / clients / relatives in the course of any incidental contact.

Person Specification

Written

Essential

  • Credit control experience

Desirable

  • Previous NHS finance experience

Written and in person

Essential

  • Credit control experience

Desirable

  • Previous NHS finance experience

In person

Essential

  • Credit control experience

Desirable

  • NHS finance experience
Person Specification

Written

Essential

  • Credit control experience

Desirable

  • Previous NHS finance experience

Written and in person

Essential

  • Credit control experience

Desirable

  • Previous NHS finance experience

In person

Essential

  • Credit control experience

Desirable

  • NHS finance experience

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

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princes House

73A London Road

Reading

RG1 5UZ


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princes House

73A London Road

Reading

RG1 5UZ


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Accounts Receivable Team Leader

Charles Penny

charles.penny@royalberkshire.nhs.uk

01183225331

Details

Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-7157892COR

Job locations

Princes House

73A London Road

Reading

RG1 5UZ


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