Job summary
STH is the largest employer in the region and we are committed to providing a great place to work for all our staff across our hospitals and community services. We are a highly vibrant organisation with some of the highest levels of staff retention of any major employer in the country and our staff consistently rate us as a safe and supportive place to work. Treating our staff well is at the heart of who we are as an employer and we provide first class salary packages including above average holiday entitlement and a wide range of flexible benefits such as an excellent pension scheme, childcare and holiday clubs, education and development opportunities, staff discounts on a wide range of products, shops and services, as well as car parking and great accessibility on public transport.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic individuals to work as a member of the Cashiers team. The post holder will work as a member of a team responsible for ensuring that cash transactions are processed promptly and accurately in accordance with the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions, and to ensure compliance with internal procedures and statutory obligations.
Who we looking for
Candidates will have the qualifications and experience as outlined in the person specification
Main duties of the job
We spend around £1.5billion each year to provide over two million patient episodes, and it is essential that we have the best team helping and supporting us in being the best organisation we can possibly be. To help us do this we are now seeking a Deputy Senior Cashier within the Cashiers team.
The new postholder will work closely with a friendly and supportive team as well as clinical and corporate colleagues to support a first-class Finance team to ensure we provide the best possible care to patients and deliver the best value for money for the people of Sheffield, South Yorkshire and beyond. An effective working knowledge of IT packages and MS Windows, and strong numerical and team working skills are essential. Excellent communication skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines are vital. NHS experience and knowledge is desirable but not essential.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives
We are committed to recruiting and developing a diverse pool of talented people who want to be part of making STH a thriving and PROUD* place to work and ensuring we continue to flourish and succeed in improving the lives of the people we are proud to serve. If we sound like the kind of organisation you would like to work in, we would be delighted to speak to you about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (or equivalent) at Grade C or above and 2 A levels and Part Credit Management Qualified OR Extensive and demonstrable experience of Credit Control. This includes working with accounts receivable volumes in excess of 10k pa
- Knowledge and expertise of General Data Protection Regulations, as applicable to debt recovery actions
- Knowledge of credit management processes from a financial perspective in relation to the control and recovery of debt.
Desirable
- Credit Management Qualification, eg AICM
- European Computer Driving Licence
Experience
Essential
- Recent and relevant Accounts Receivable experience, including handling of business, individual, and overseas debt
- Knowledge of the Legal Debt Recovery Process.
- Demonstrable debt negotiation experience
- Experience of manipulating/ interrogating ledger and information systems
- Demonstrably good IT skills including Advanced Excel skills.
Desirable
- Additional years experience of working in a relevant financial environment.
- Experience of Integra ledger system
- Knowledge of finance and accounting practices, procedures and policies, particularly those pertinent to the NHS.
- Knowledge and understanding of NHS Financial regime, in particular the Private Patient and Overseas Visitors frameworks.
Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and good verbal reasoning.
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
- Ability to question and learn quickly.
- High degree of numeracy
- Ability to meet deadlines through effective organisational and planning skills.
- Ability to remain calm and professional during debt payment negotiations
- Positive Team Player.
- Flexible and adaptable - able to manage competing and changing workloads
- Ability to work under own initiative.
- Self-Motivation
- Ability to establish and maintain professional credibility with Service Managers and other Directorate colleagues
- Methodical approach to work
- Conscientious.
- Meticulous.
- Confidentiality
Desirable
- Ability to question and learn quickly.
- Effective organisational and planning skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (or equivalent) at Grade C or above and 2 A levels and Part Credit Management Qualified OR Extensive and demonstrable experience of Credit Control. This includes working with accounts receivable volumes in excess of 10k pa
- Knowledge and expertise of General Data Protection Regulations, as applicable to debt recovery actions
- Knowledge of credit management processes from a financial perspective in relation to the control and recovery of debt.
Desirable
- Credit Management Qualification, eg AICM
- European Computer Driving Licence
Experience
Essential
- Recent and relevant Accounts Receivable experience, including handling of business, individual, and overseas debt
- Knowledge of the Legal Debt Recovery Process.
- Demonstrable debt negotiation experience
- Experience of manipulating/ interrogating ledger and information systems
- Demonstrably good IT skills including Advanced Excel skills.
Desirable
- Additional years experience of working in a relevant financial environment.
- Experience of Integra ledger system
- Knowledge of finance and accounting practices, procedures and policies, particularly those pertinent to the NHS.
- Knowledge and understanding of NHS Financial regime, in particular the Private Patient and Overseas Visitors frameworks.
Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and good verbal reasoning.
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
- Ability to question and learn quickly.
- High degree of numeracy
- Ability to meet deadlines through effective organisational and planning skills.
- Ability to remain calm and professional during debt payment negotiations
- Positive Team Player.
- Flexible and adaptable - able to manage competing and changing workloads
- Ability to work under own initiative.
- Self-Motivation
- Ability to establish and maintain professional credibility with Service Managers and other Directorate colleagues
- Methodical approach to work
- Conscientious.
- Meticulous.
- Confidentiality
Desirable
- Ability to question and learn quickly.
- Effective organisational and planning skills.
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).
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).
