Finance Apprentice

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for five Finance Apprentices to join the Finance team at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. The Trust's vision is to provide excellent care to the communities we serve and our Finance Team plays an integral part in supporting the Trust to achieve this.

The postholders will join a professional and friendly team that is committed to providing the best support to the Trust's departments with the ability to react and respond to issues that arise both quickly and confidently. A strong interest in developing staff and building highly functional teams is essential.

This is an excellent opportunity. For more information, or for an informal discussion, please contact: Tricia Penney

patricia.penney1@nhs.net

Location: The role is based at Shrewsbury Business Park with agile working. Travel across our hospital and community sites will be required to attend meetings.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will be based in Financial Performance. You will assist the teams in various duties including raising invoices, answering budget manager queries and analysing data. This practical experience across a wide range of financial management will provide an excellent foundation for a career in finance and the NHS.

About us

Our two hospitals, The Princess Royal Hospital in Telford and The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in Shrewsbury, provide a wide range of acute hospital services for around half a million people across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and Mid-Wales. Together the hospitals have over 700 beds and assessment and treatment trolleys across a variety of services.

Our vision is to provide excellent care for the communities we serve and now is an exciting time to join us and live our values to ensure we continue to offer the best possible care to our population and keep our patients at the heart of everything we do.

Date posted

14 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12,514 a year per annum (please refer to the job pack for more information)

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-FNA-505-C

Job locations

Finance Department, Shrewsbury Business Park

Finance Department, 1 Douglas Court, Anchorage Avenue

Shrewsbury

SY2 6LG

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

5 GCSE's 9-4 (A* - C) or equivalent to include Maths and English Language. (If not already attained will have to complete alongside the Apprenticeship with additional study time)

Skills

Essential

Able to carry out detailed financial calculations and analysis

Qualifications

Essential

Willing to undertake and complete Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship within 18 months

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

5 GCSE's 9-4 (A* - C) or equivalent to include Maths and English Language. (If not already attained will have to complete alongside the Apprenticeship with additional study time)

Skills

Essential

Able to carry out detailed financial calculations and analysis

Qualifications

Essential

Willing to undertake and complete Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship within 18 months

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.