Job summary
We are looking for a new Chief Finance Officer who would like to come andjoin our dynamic executive team. It's an exciting time to join with our new five year strategy in place and a new Chief Executive, so you can really make your mark.
We are looking for someone who will help us build on our success of bothdelivering robust financial management and balance as well as playing aleadership role in the wider development of the Provider Collaboratives,North East London NHS Integrated Care System as well as the City andHackney Place-based System.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will contribute fully to all aspects of Trust business. They will be responsible for the Trust's financial management and regulation, for providing financial advice to the Board of Directors, Chief Executive and Trust Management Board and for overseeing delivery of the Trust's finance and Procurement. They will also work closely with executive and senior management colleagues to ensure the smooth daily running of the organization including participating on the executive on-call rota.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Fully qualified accountant (CCAB)
- Evidence of continued professional and management development
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification
- Recognised management qualification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Understanding of the current NHS financial and commercial frameworks
- Understanding of the new NHS environment including integrated care systems and place based partnerships
- Understanding of the threats, opportunities, and requirements for providers within the new NHS environment
- Understanding of current clinical and operational issues within the NHS
Desirable
- Understanding of acknowledged efficiency improvement methodologies (e.g., lean)
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of operating at Executive or senior management level within a complex organization
- Experience of leading, and working within, multi-disciplinary and diverse teams to deliver transformational change
- Experience of working within a complex environment where a high degree of strategic and political awareness is necessary
- Experience of successful partnership working with relevant partner agencies
- Experience at Executive or senior management level of delivering financial and other performance targets
- Experience of utilizing data to improve performance within a complex organization
- Experience of translation organizational strategy into measurable achievement
Desirable
- Experience of working within NHS finance
- Experience of operating at Board level and with NEDs
- Experience of overseeing estates and facilities functions
- Experience of utilizing acknowledged efficiency improvement methodologies (e.g., lean) to achieve sustainable change
VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS
Essential
- Able to demonstrate the behaviours required by the Trust's values; Safe, Personal, Respectful, Responsibility and Inclusive.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Fully qualified accountant (CCAB)
- Evidence of continued professional and management development
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification
- Recognised management qualification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Understanding of the current NHS financial and commercial frameworks
- Understanding of the new NHS environment including integrated care systems and place based partnerships
- Understanding of the threats, opportunities, and requirements for providers within the new NHS environment
- Understanding of current clinical and operational issues within the NHS
Desirable
- Understanding of acknowledged efficiency improvement methodologies (e.g., lean)
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of operating at Executive or senior management level within a complex organization
- Experience of leading, and working within, multi-disciplinary and diverse teams to deliver transformational change
- Experience of working within a complex environment where a high degree of strategic and political awareness is necessary
- Experience of successful partnership working with relevant partner agencies
- Experience at Executive or senior management level of delivering financial and other performance targets
- Experience of utilizing data to improve performance within a complex organization
- Experience of translation organizational strategy into measurable achievement
Desirable
- Experience of working within NHS finance
- Experience of operating at Board level and with NEDs
- Experience of overseeing estates and facilities functions
- Experience of utilizing acknowledged efficiency improvement methodologies (e.g., lean) to achieve sustainable change
VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS
Essential
- Able to demonstrate the behaviours required by the Trust's values; Safe, Personal, Respectful, Responsibility and Inclusive.
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).
