Deputy Head of Group Finance
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
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Job summary
The Deputy Head of Group Finance will be an integrated vital member of the clinical groups and will participate fully in the agenda for both financial and non-financial performance and arising issues.
The Deputy Head of Group Finance will support the Senior Head of Group Finance in providing high quality financial management advice. This will involve acting as a lead finance link for several Specialty Groups/Directorates, advising on all technical financial issues.
They will take responsibility for staff development and performance for the staff in the Financial Management Team that they lead.
They will support the regular reporting of financial performance management information to the groups that they support and to the relevant Trust Committee's/Board as part of the Integrated Finance Report.
The post will ensure that information provision and outputs associated with Service Line Reporting / Patient Level Costing and reference costs are analysed and communicated to the Specialty Groups / Directorates.
They will deputise for the Senior Head of Group Finance as and when appropriate.
They will be required to make decisions within their own interpretation and understanding of national policies and professional standards.
*Please be advised that interviews for this post are due to take place 17th April 2024*
Main duties of the job
Support the financial performance of Groups against agreed financial targets, using the most appropriate means available. To support the financial strategy of the Operational Delivery Planning process within the groups, including the integration of activity, capacity, workforce, income and expenditure for the group.
Take the lead for budget setting for the Specialty Groups / Directorates, in line with agreed Trust policies and ensuring the involvement of Executive Directors, Clinical Directors, General Managers and other key Specialty Managers.
Provide advice and support to group management teams including identifying and quantifying of Service Developments, Cost Pressures, Waste Reduction Programme, Cash Releasing Efficiency Savings and Capital Bids to support the annual objectives.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Date posted
25 March 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£50,952 to £57,349 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
218-AC-B8A-6166940
Job locations
University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
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