Job summary
This role is a rotational post through various aspects of the finance and procurementfunction of a NHS Hospital Trust in order for you to achieve the apprentice standard(Key skills, certificate/diploma and technical certificate) within the specifiedtimescale.
You will gain insight into how the Trust maintains its financial and budgetaryrequirements and how through good systems of control and governance supportsthe Hospital in delivering its clinical and operational objectives.
This is an 18 month Level 3 Apprenticeship training programme and it is expectedthat you will attend and complete all training sessions for the programme whenevernecessary and will positively contribute to each of the areas within the rotation. Uponcompletion you will have the opportunity to apply for the next level of theapprenticeship programme in either Procurement and Supply or ProfessionalAccountancy.
Main duties of the job
You will be working across a broad range of services under the supervision of thedepartmental staff and will assist in the provision of services within that department.
You will gain an insight into Income, Financial Accounts, Procurement and Logisticsand various aspects of Financial Management including costing and audit.
You will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge but will be expected to workwithin the relevant procedures and policies of the Trust and at all times under thesupervision of a senior member of staff
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britains leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britains leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Able to communicate with a range of different people
Desirable
- Experience of working with people from differing cultures, nationalities, sexual orientation etc.
- Experience of working in a team
Skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to pro-actively manage and prioritise workload
Personal and people development
Essential
- Prepared to undertake training
- Able to work with or without supervision
Desirable
- Participation in appraisal process.
- Ability to identify learning / training needs
Communication
Essential
- Clear verbal communication
- Clear written communication
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- 5 GCSEs which must be Mathematics and English
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Professional pro-active attitude and self-motivated
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Able to communicate with a range of different people
Desirable
- Experience of working with people from differing cultures, nationalities, sexual orientation etc.
- Experience of working in a team
Skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to pro-actively manage and prioritise workload
Personal and people development
Essential
- Prepared to undertake training
- Able to work with or without supervision
Desirable
- Participation in appraisal process.
- Ability to identify learning / training needs
Communication
Essential
- Clear verbal communication
- Clear written communication
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- 5 GCSEs which must be Mathematics and English
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Professional pro-active attitude and self-motivated
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).
