Job summary
Are you a dynamic, ambitious and commercially future focused finance leader who shares our passion within Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Foundation Trust (RJAH)? If so, we want to hear from you.
The role would suit an aspiring and experienced Chief Finance and Commercial Officer, who working with an inclusive Board of Directors will be at the forefront of innovation and development of commercial opportunities within RJAH.
We are one of five specialist Orthopaedic Centres in the United Kingdom and a leading orthopaedic centre of excellence. We provide both specialist and orthopaedic care and are a specialist centre for treatment of spinal injuries and specialist treatment for children with musculoskeletal disorders.
RJAH have been successfully GIRFT accredited as an elective surgical hub delivering high standards in clinical and operational practice, for both adult services and paediatric services. RJAH is one of the very first organisations in the country to get the kitemark for paediatrics.
The Trust sites the state-of-the-art Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic which is a pioneering healthcare facility, the first dedicated orthopaedic centre for Armed Forces veterans in the UK.
RJAH Finance team are Level 3 accredited for One NHS Finance since September 2023.
Main duties of the job
RJAH strategy is based upon providing world class care to our population whilst enhancing ourreputation as a national centre of excellence. The Chief Finance and Commercial Officer will identify opportunities within RJAH for lucrative strategies that are both marketable and sustainable, aligning with wider Trust strategic objectives.
The role will lead the Chief Executive, the Board of Directors and the Council of Governors on all aspects of commercial and financial strategy as well as financial management.
Jointly with other system partners, the Chief Finance and Commercial Officer is responsible for ensuring that the Integrated Care System (ICS) delivers its financial targets.
About us
Our most recent Staff Survey detailed more than 75% employees would recommend RJAH as a place to work, an increase on our previous year of more than 10%. Additionally, more than 94% of employees would be happy with the standard of care provided by the Trust if they had a friend or relative requiring treatment, which was the best score in England.
Our Inclusion Strategy (2023 - 2026) outlines our belief that equality, diversity and inclusion is an intrinsic part of the Trust's organisational culture. The Strategy aims to address inequalities, spread good practice, and improve outcomes for patients, carers, and staff across our Trust and local communities.
Where is RJAH and how do we support our employees
We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle.
The hospital is located outside Oswestry with close railway links.
RJAH has strong links with universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham and supports ongoing professional development.
There are a range of benefits available to employees within RJAH, inclusive of, but not exhaustive, national StaffBenefits, Car Lease Schemes, Cycle to Work, Childcare Vouchers, Liftshare, physical and psychological support as well as cost of living incentives and financial help support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
How to apply
Please submit a comprehensive CV, along with a covering letter which sets out your interest and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria. Please DO NOT apply through completion of the application form. Please submit your CV to the following email address rjah.execrecruitment@nhs.net
Please include within your CV the names and address of referees which cover a full 3 years of employment history (references will only be requested in the event of a conditional offer being made).
Please copy and paste the following address into your browser to obtain the full candidate pack.
https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/media/1gsjpdi4/chief-finance-and-commercial-officer-candidate-pack-24012025.pdf
Job description
Job responsibilities
How to apply
Please submit a comprehensive CV, along with a covering letter which sets out your interest and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria. Please DO NOT apply through completion of the application form. Please submit your CV to the following email address rjah.execrecruitment@nhs.net
Please include within your CV the names and address of referees which cover a full 3 years of employment history (references will only be requested in the event of a conditional offer being made).
Please copy and paste the following address into your browser to obtain the full candidate pack.
https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/media/1gsjpdi4/chief-finance-and-commercial-officer-candidate-pack-24012025.pdf
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Accounting Qualification (member of a CCAB body). with full membership and evidence of up-to-date continuing professional development.
- Graduate degree.
Desirable
- Postgraduate management qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working at a senior level in the NHS
- Strong commercialisation experience or demonstrate knowledge of undertaking activities
- Proven track record of increasing commercial revenues in a complex environment.
- Significant experience of working in senior finance leadership role at or near board level.
- Proven experience of working within a Foundation Trust financial regime.
- Evidence of planning and delivering highly sensitive and potentially conflicting information in a meaningful way.
- Proven experience of working within a Foundation Trust financial regime
- Evidence of planning and delivering highly sensitive and potentially conflicting information in a meaningful way
- Excellent leadership skills
- Ability to lead change and have a positive influence on others.
- Ability to prepare policy documents and other papers for approval by the Board of Directors.
- Ability to influence and negotiate with staff at all levels of the organisation, and with partner organisations, in order to deliver challenging objectives.
- Experience of managing highly sensitive situations with stakeholders.
- Experience of managing relationships with the media and political stakeholders
- Experience of providing financial leadership, mentorship, and professional development at a very senior level with demonstrable outcome
- Experience of leading highly complex and contentious transformational change at significant scale.
Desirable
- Board level working
- Experience in financial management in the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Technical knowledge of professional accounting standards.
- Able to design, analyse and interpret a wide range of financial and information reports.
- Ability to lead, inspire and motivate others
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
- Ability to critically analyse and communicate ideas in complex situations
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to influence and negotiate others in a challenging environment
- Good IT Skills
- Exceptional communication skills which engender community confidence, strong collaborations, and partnership.
- Strong critical thinking and strategic problem solving; the ability to contribute to a joint strategic plan and undertake problem resolution and action.
- Analytical rigour and numerical excellence.
- Highly sophisticated leadership and influencing skills; building compassionate cultures where individuals and teams thrive at organisation, partnership and system levels.
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of strategic issues facing specialty services
- Understanding of the NHS agenda and priorities.
- Understanding of corporate and financial governance.
- Understanding of strategic financial planning and appreciation of risk management.
- Extensive knowledge of the health, care and local government landscape and an understanding of the resourcing implications related to the social determinants of public health.
- Current evidence and thinking on practices which reduce health inequality, improve patient access, safety and ensure organisations are Well Led.
- Extensive knowledge of health and care financial planning and budgeting at a board and/or system level.
Desirable
- Knowledge of performance management issues/ waiting time targets
Other
Essential
- Personal integrity
- Advocate of trust values
- Effective leadership style that empowers staff and creates a participative culture
- Ability to maintain confidentiality relating to patient information and other sensitive information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Accounting Qualification (member of a CCAB body). with full membership and evidence of up-to-date continuing professional development.
- Graduate degree.
Desirable
- Postgraduate management qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working at a senior level in the NHS
- Strong commercialisation experience or demonstrate knowledge of undertaking activities
- Proven track record of increasing commercial revenues in a complex environment.
- Significant experience of working in senior finance leadership role at or near board level.
- Proven experience of working within a Foundation Trust financial regime.
- Evidence of planning and delivering highly sensitive and potentially conflicting information in a meaningful way.
- Proven experience of working within a Foundation Trust financial regime
- Evidence of planning and delivering highly sensitive and potentially conflicting information in a meaningful way
- Excellent leadership skills
- Ability to lead change and have a positive influence on others.
- Ability to prepare policy documents and other papers for approval by the Board of Directors.
- Ability to influence and negotiate with staff at all levels of the organisation, and with partner organisations, in order to deliver challenging objectives.
- Experience of managing highly sensitive situations with stakeholders.
- Experience of managing relationships with the media and political stakeholders
- Experience of providing financial leadership, mentorship, and professional development at a very senior level with demonstrable outcome
- Experience of leading highly complex and contentious transformational change at significant scale.
Desirable
- Board level working
- Experience in financial management in the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Technical knowledge of professional accounting standards.
- Able to design, analyse and interpret a wide range of financial and information reports.
- Ability to lead, inspire and motivate others
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
- Ability to critically analyse and communicate ideas in complex situations
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to influence and negotiate others in a challenging environment
- Good IT Skills
- Exceptional communication skills which engender community confidence, strong collaborations, and partnership.
- Strong critical thinking and strategic problem solving; the ability to contribute to a joint strategic plan and undertake problem resolution and action.
- Analytical rigour and numerical excellence.
- Highly sophisticated leadership and influencing skills; building compassionate cultures where individuals and teams thrive at organisation, partnership and system levels.
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of strategic issues facing specialty services
- Understanding of the NHS agenda and priorities.
- Understanding of corporate and financial governance.
- Understanding of strategic financial planning and appreciation of risk management.
- Extensive knowledge of the health, care and local government landscape and an understanding of the resourcing implications related to the social determinants of public health.
- Current evidence and thinking on practices which reduce health inequality, improve patient access, safety and ensure organisations are Well Led.
- Extensive knowledge of health and care financial planning and budgeting at a board and/or system level.
Desirable
- Knowledge of performance management issues/ waiting time targets
Other
Essential
- Personal integrity
- Advocate of trust values
- Effective leadership style that empowers staff and creates a participative culture
- Ability to maintain confidentiality relating to patient information and other sensitive 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT
Oswestry
SY10 7AG
Employer's website
https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
