Job summary
To support the Head of Income in the provision of a professional and comprehensive service both internally and externally to the Trust.
The post holder will provide proactive financial and technical support, advice and information in respect of the National Tariff Payment System regime and financial systems for income from NHS activity throughout the whole organisation (c£700m).
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Member of the Finance team, delivery against the Trusts corporate objectives is expected, in particular the Trusts medium term objectives to achieve sustainable financial health. The post holder may be required to deputise for the Head of Income by attending meetings and participate fully in their agendas, including the provision of expert financial advice to senior managers, and attendance and presentation of financial reports at monthly meetings. The post holder will also be responsible for the staff performance management, recruitment and work of all direct report staff.
The post-holder will manage the SLAM IT system to ensure that income from NHS activity is correctly calculated and invoiced in accordance with national requirements and timescales which will require highly specialised technical knowledge of both the SLAM IT system and National Tariff Payment System.
The post holder will ensure that all income from NHS activity is invoiced, reported, analysed and forecast for the whole organisation in accordance with national deadlines and local timetables. Aligned to this will be the assessment and modelling of future tariff change implications.
About us
This will be a very rewarding role in a small but effective contracts and income team. The team sit as part of a large and productive finance department with many opportunities for growth and development.
The post holder will get a real chance to make a difference with their role and ensure Trust income is maximised and accurate, this in turn ensures that the patients using the Lincolnshire system get the service they fully deserve.
The teams works in a flexible manner and also includes other benefits such as the NHS pension scheme, a generous annual leave policy, and the option of many other benefits including access to discount schemes and lease cars.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB Qualified/Or relevant qualified by experience
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Undertaking or willing to undertake further management courses / Educated to Degree level
- Educated to Degree level
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to be flexible with working patterns, which may include some evenings and weekends as determined by the needs of the service & key deadlines
- Able to demonstrate commitment to the job, the achievement of deadlines and acceptance of personal responsibility.
- Acts as a role model and promotes professional working ethics.
- Able to commute to different sites and within region.
- Must be committed to the maintenance and development of professional standards
Evidence of Particular: - Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes
Essential
- Advanced IT skills & Analytical powers and Business Thinking.
- Relationship Building and Team Working. Achievement Orientation, Self Confidence and Initiative.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across some levels of the organisation Negotiating and influencing skills.
- Knowledge of finance legislation and excellent numerical skills
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: Patient Centred; Safety; Compassion; Respect; Excellence
Desirable
- Judgement and Decision Making,
- Leadership and Coaching skills.
- Change & Learning orientation
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous experience and detailed understanding of NHS national tariff and financial elements of the national NHS contract.
- Producing and presenting information at various levels dependent on organisational structure
- Experience of IT including advanced spreadsheets, computerised financial ledgers, budgeting and financial modelling systems and costing systems.
- Understanding of NHS Financial Regime
Desirable
- Pevious finance experience within the Health Service
- Understanding of the principles of the national HRG grouper.
- Commercial awareness
- Previous Senior Financial experience within the NHS.
- Experience of working within an acute trust
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB Qualified/Or relevant qualified by experience
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Undertaking or willing to undertake further management courses / Educated to Degree level
- Educated to Degree level
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to be flexible with working patterns, which may include some evenings and weekends as determined by the needs of the service & key deadlines
- Able to demonstrate commitment to the job, the achievement of deadlines and acceptance of personal responsibility.
- Acts as a role model and promotes professional working ethics.
- Able to commute to different sites and within region.
- Must be committed to the maintenance and development of professional standards
Evidence of Particular: - Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes
Essential
- Advanced IT skills & Analytical powers and Business Thinking.
- Relationship Building and Team Working. Achievement Orientation, Self Confidence and Initiative.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across some levels of the organisation Negotiating and influencing skills.
- Knowledge of finance legislation and excellent numerical skills
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: Patient Centred; Safety; Compassion; Respect; Excellence
Desirable
- Judgement and Decision Making,
- Leadership and Coaching skills.
- Change & Learning orientation
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous experience and detailed understanding of NHS national tariff and financial elements of the national NHS contract.
- Producing and presenting information at various levels dependent on organisational structure
- Experience of IT including advanced spreadsheets, computerised financial ledgers, budgeting and financial modelling systems and costing systems.
- Understanding of NHS Financial Regime
Desirable
- Pevious finance experience within the Health Service
- Understanding of the principles of the national HRG grouper.
- Commercial awareness
- Previous Senior Financial experience within the NHS.
- Experience of working within an acute trust
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
