Job summary
In May 2021 Barts Health NHS Trust, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust and Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust formed an arms-length pathology service. The Pathology services from all three Trusts became a single organisation, hosted by Barts Health NHS Trust, which is called the NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership (referred to as 'the Pathology Partnership'). The Partnership has an operating budget of c. £110m per annum with a workforce establishment of c. 800 WTE.
The Partnership is now working through a number of phases towards implementation of a Hub and spoke operating model.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Finance Director of the Pathology Partnership, this role will work as part of a senior team supporting the Pathology Partnership's leadership team to ensure the provision of high quality financial management and financial reporting information as well as providing day-to-day expert advice and support to managers and staff across the Pathology Partnership.
About us
The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.
The Pathology Partnership is based on well-established models for pathology networks, with the Royal London Hospital becoming the main hub laboratory for the network and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at all other Hospital sites.
Pathology is made up of the following services - Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry; Infectious Diseases including Microbiology and Virology; Cellular Pathology including Histopathology, non-gynae Cytology and mortuary services; Immunology; Cytogenetics and Molecular Haematology; Immunophenotyping; Clinical Transplantation and Retinoblastoma.
The 2020/21 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £126m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 822 WTE. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a unique opportunity for an innovative and ambitious finance professional who would value experience of transformation and working across system partners to deliver the financial aspects of the service changes set out in the Partnership plan but also contribute to the future strategic development of the Partnership. The Partnership is a relatively small finance team and as such the successful candidate will gain exposure to a varied financial management role, which makes this a significant development opportunity but also an interesting challenge for the right candidate. If you feel that you have the confidence and experience to fulfil this type of role, then we would love to talk to you.
The Post Holder must have a recognised CCAB, CIMA or equivalent qualification, and have experience of senior roles within finance and be fully committed to continuous professional development.
For an initial discussion about the role, please contact:
Nicky Mowatt, Finance Director - Pathology Partnership: Nicola.mowatt@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a unique opportunity for an innovative and ambitious finance professional who would value experience of transformation and working across system partners to deliver the financial aspects of the service changes set out in the Partnership plan but also contribute to the future strategic development of the Partnership. The Partnership is a relatively small finance team and as such the successful candidate will gain exposure to a varied financial management role, which makes this a significant development opportunity but also an interesting challenge for the right candidate. If you feel that you have the confidence and experience to fulfil this type of role, then we would love to talk to you.
The Post Holder must have a recognised CCAB, CIMA or equivalent qualification, and have experience of senior roles within finance and be fully committed to continuous professional development.
For an initial discussion about the role, please contact:
Nicky Mowatt, Finance Director - Pathology Partnership: Nicola.mowatt@nhs.net
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Three years Financial Management experience including continuous experience in a single organisation and one year experience in a senior role.
Desirable
- Previous Healthcare experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and utilise complex information, review options and make recommendations to senior managers
- Able to build rapport with clinical and operational teams
Desirable
- Financial modelling skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of NHS organisational challenges and developments
- Knowledge of organisational funding flows and the complexities of reporting in a complex organisation
- Knowledge and ability to lead on the establishment of savings programmes
- Good knowledge of financial controls, and experience of reviewing and implementing or refining
- Understanding of links between operational and financial performance
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent in health promotion or behavior change subject
- Qualified CCAB or CIMA
Other
Essential
- High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Three years Financial Management experience including continuous experience in a single organisation and one year experience in a senior role.
Desirable
- Previous Healthcare experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and utilise complex information, review options and make recommendations to senior managers
- Able to build rapport with clinical and operational teams
Desirable
- Financial modelling skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of NHS organisational challenges and developments
- Knowledge of organisational funding flows and the complexities of reporting in a complex organisation
- Knowledge and ability to lead on the establishment of savings programmes
- Good knowledge of financial controls, and experience of reviewing and implementing or refining
- Understanding of links between operational and financial performance
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent in health promotion or behavior change subject
- Qualified CCAB or CIMA
Other
Essential
- High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude.
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
