Patient Level Costing Analyst
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Job summary
Are you dynamic, creative and have the ambition to be the best and make a difference in a supportive and forward-thinking Finance department? Are you looking to take the next positive steps in your Finance career?
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Costing Team for a Patient Level Costing Analyst. In this role, you will ensure that the financial and activity information is produced in accordance with national costing standards in all areas of costing including Service Line Reporting, Patient Level Costing (PLICS), National Cost Collection, and other statutory returns.
Provide specialist knowledge and financial advice to directorates and service units within the Trust and to its external partners, using Service Line Reporting and Patient Level Costing information to support the process of commissioning the Trust's patient care services and making recommendations for improvements to the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The appointed individual will be responsible for the following key areas:
o Alongside the SLR & PLICs Lead, they will lead the maintenance and ongoing development of robust systems and processes to continually improve the accuracy of patient level Costing & Service Line Reporting (SLR), and to support the engagement of Operational and Clinical colleagues in the use of Costing information to identify areas where efficiencies can be made.
o Work closely with Service Managers, Finance Managers and Strategic Development teams to interpret and evaluate bench-marking activities in identifying areas of strength and weakness within the Trust's operations.
o As part of the Costing Team developing a SLR and Costing model that is fully compliant with the guidance and standards laid out by NHS England.
o Be a key liaison to senior management, clinical and operational staff for the use and development of Patient-Level Costing.
o Lead the production and completion of the annual National Cost Collection (NCC) and other costing submissions.
o Support the development of PLICs, NCC, and SLR dashboard reports to meet the needs of end users (using Business Intelligence tools such as Qlik).
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Details
Date posted
02 September 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£51,488 to £57,802 a year p.a. inc.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
293-CSEP-0331
Job locations
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
6 Orsman Road
London
N1 5RA
Employer details
Employer name
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
6 Orsman Road
London
N1 5RA
Employer's website
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