West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Band 8c - Divisional Head of Finance (Surgery), Finance

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Job summary

Working alongside the Surgery management team,

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust are looking for an ambitious, determined, analytical and organised senior finance professional to lead the finances for the Surgical Division.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Associate Director of Operational Finance, the successful candidate will need to;

  • be a qualified accountant with experience of working in a large complex organisation
  • be technically strong with an eye for detail
  • have excellent communication skills and demonstrable experience of leading and engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders
  • be financially and politically aware, bringing relevant knowledge to the delivery of good outcomes across contracts, income and costing functions
  • be a strong leader, resilient, team player with a can-do attitude and developed collaboration and influencing skills.
  • be financially and politically aware, bringing a high level of NHS knowledge on the delivery of good outcomes across contracts, income and costing functions
  • be technically strong with a passion for best practice and a keen eye for detail.

About us

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.

The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.

We are a flexible working employer

At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.

https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Details

Date posted

02 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£72,428 to £83,149 a year inc. HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

360-E-8159

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will join a highly functional senior finance team and will work closely with the wider executives and divisional management teams to ensure that specialist and robust finance advice is delivered across the Division.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will join a highly functional senior finance team and will work closely with the wider executives and divisional management teams to ensure that specialist and robust finance advice is delivered across the Division.

Person Specification

Your application will be scored against the Job Description

Essential

  • 0 - does not meet the person specification 1 - reserved meets some person specification requirements 2 - Meets all person specification requirements
Person Specification

Your application will be scored against the Job Description

Essential

  • 0 - does not meet the person specification 1 - reserved meets some person specification requirements 2 - Meets all person specification requirements

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB


Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB


Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Associate Director Operational Finance

Soheb Rafiq

soheb.rafiq@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

02 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£72,428 to £83,149 a year inc. HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

360-E-8159

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB


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