Job summary
If you are looking for a challenging, interesting and dynamic role, where things can change very quickly Finance is the right place for you. You will join an enthusiastic, driven and caring team in a friendly, professional working environment where no two days are ever the same.
We are looking for an individual who is committed, with attention to detail, and self-motivated, able to work well within a team and under pressure. We are looking for a friendly professional with excellent communication skills, ability to form good partnerships, and confident in dealing with difficult situations.
The Finance Team has over 60 members of staff working in Financial Accounts, Management Accounts and Contracting across the Bedford and Luton site.
The Cashier is responsible for:
- receipting payments received by cash, card or cheque.
- Preparing deposits for banking.
- Paying petty cash.
- receiving and counting cash from departments and vending machines.
- issuing rail warrants.
- resolving queries.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Main duties of the job
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
To receipt payments to the hospital and its endowment funds by cash, card or cheque.
To prepare deposits for banking and arrange for timely supply of cheques, bank stationery and security services.
To pay petty cash on authorised instruction of budget holders, and patients entitled to reimbursement under Dept of Health rules, and to reimburse imprests.
To prepare manual payment documents and cheques on appropriate instruction, including obtaining signatures, mailing and advising payees and requisitioners as appropriate. To manage computerised recording system via excel spreadsheets.
To receive, count and reconcile cash from departments and vending machines within the hospital.
To empty, replenish cash and floats from vending machines and change machines with assistance of security as appropriate.
To resolve queries and enquiries received at the cashiers' office in person, by letter, email and by telephone.
To receive and give out living and deceased patients' property and money when required. Responsible for the management of the deceased patients' property ledger, including liaison with relatives, solicitors and other organisations to ensure that property is released as per legal entitlement and reimbursement of funeral costs.
Responsible for the management of cremation fees to ensure payment of relevant individuals in a timely manner.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Details
Date posted
04 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
418-CORP9046-EH
Job locations
Luton and Dunstable Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Lewsey Road
Luton
LU4 0DZ
Employer details
Employer name
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Luton and Dunstable Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Lewsey Road
Luton
LU4 0DZ
Employer's website
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