Job summary
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Income Accountant for Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital
Reporting to the Head of Income & Costing the post holder will provide high level support in thedevelopment of income plans, and providing regular reports on performance throughout theyear; reviewing and reporting on key variances as required
Main duties of the job
This role supports the monthly financial reporting including responsibility for submitting monthly contractual returns, management of debt, supporting private patient income, activity planning and management of the income team.
About us
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of Income & Costing the post holder will provide high level support in the development of income plans, and providing regular reports on performance throughout the year; reviewing and reporting on key variances as required.
The post holder will also support the negotiation and agreement of a range of clinical and non clinical contracts, liaising with operational managers and commissioners to ensure that contract discussions are supported by robust and reliable financial information
The post holder will be responsible for reviewing complex financial issues and queries, providing assistance and advice as required. And will play a key role in the completion of statutory NHS Accounts and returns, ensuring that work is completed within designated timescales and requirements. While the post holder will work to achieve agreed objectives, they will have the freedom to develop their own way of working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of Income & Costing the post holder will provide high level support in the development of income plans, and providing regular reports on performance throughout the year; reviewing and reporting on key variances as required.
The post holder will also support the negotiation and agreement of a range of clinical and non clinical contracts, liaising with operational managers and commissioners to ensure that contract discussions are supported by robust and reliable financial information
The post holder will be responsible for reviewing complex financial issues and queries, providing assistance and advice as required. And will play a key role in the completion of statutory NHS Accounts and returns, ensuring that work is completed within designated timescales and requirements. While the post holder will work to achieve agreed objectives, they will have the freedom to develop their own way of working.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- AAT level 4 or equivalent qualification
- Committed to continued professional development
Desirable
- Studying towards a CCAB or equivalent professional qualification - Finalist level
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of current NHS Trust financial regime
- Specialist knowledge of the National Tariff Payment System (PbR)
- Excellent IT skills, particularly with Excel and SBS Ledger Systems
- Working understanding of SLAM systems
- Relevant experience within the NHS
- EUective track record in working as part of a team, and coordinating the work of others
- Experience of managing staff
Desirable
- Experience of working with private patient finance
- Experience across financial disciplines
- Experience of successfully managing change
- Experience in implementing process improvement
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- The ability to analyse and interpret highly complex performance and financial problems and information, draw clear conclusions and provide clear and concise advice on the outcome
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal The ability to use knowledge base to provide and present sometimes highly complex information in a clear and understandable format
- The ability to communicate and negotiate eUectively with a wide range of people and professionals, both internally and externally
- The ability to develop and influence close working partnerships at all levels between individuals, teams and organisations
- Ability to identify opportunities for efficieancy and improvement
Values and Behaviour
Essential
- Patient and Family Centred
- Accountability
- Continuous Improvement
- Teamwork
- I'm a Finance Expert
- I make Change Happen
- I'm a Team Player
- I ensure Value for Patients and Taxpayers
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- AAT level 4 or equivalent qualification
- Committed to continued professional development
Desirable
- Studying towards a CCAB or equivalent professional qualification - Finalist level
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of current NHS Trust financial regime
- Specialist knowledge of the National Tariff Payment System (PbR)
- Excellent IT skills, particularly with Excel and SBS Ledger Systems
- Working understanding of SLAM systems
- Relevant experience within the NHS
- EUective track record in working as part of a team, and coordinating the work of others
- Experience of managing staff
Desirable
- Experience of working with private patient finance
- Experience across financial disciplines
- Experience of successfully managing change
- Experience in implementing process improvement
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- The ability to analyse and interpret highly complex performance and financial problems and information, draw clear conclusions and provide clear and concise advice on the outcome
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal The ability to use knowledge base to provide and present sometimes highly complex information in a clear and understandable format
- The ability to communicate and negotiate eUectively with a wide range of people and professionals, both internally and externally
- The ability to develop and influence close working partnerships at all levels between individuals, teams and organisations
- Ability to identify opportunities for efficieancy and improvement
Values and Behaviour
Essential
- Patient and Family Centred
- Accountability
- Continuous Improvement
- Teamwork
- I'm a Finance Expert
- I make Change Happen
- I'm a Team Player
- I ensure Value for Patients and Taxpayers
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).
