Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the finance team of a leading acute trust in a critical role.
We are looking for a finance professional to join the Trust's Productivity team. Responsible to the Productivity Finance Lead, you will work in partnership with our Clinical Boards and other corporate services around the in-year reporting of productivity and the ongoing identification and delivery of financial Improvement.
Main duties of the job
You will lead on the accurate reporting of UCLH productivity with robust underpinning analysis of the reported position and will ensure that effective control mechanisms are in place to support the complete and accurate reporting of the Trust position. You will actively support the Trust planning processes and will work with Clinical Boards / Divisions to ensure a rigorous and disciplined approach to the way we identify, report and build on progress on our improved value schemes.
In doing this, you will be supported by an experienced team within finance working in a friendly environment. UCLH offers a range of training opportunities to support staff development.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB or equivalent Qualification and current professional registration
- Knowledge of NHS Financial Management and Reporting
- Knowledge of current developments and strategic issues within the profession and across the broader NHS health economy
Desirable
- Postgraduate management qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience at Finance Manager Level in an acute hospital within the NHS or at a comparable level within another NHS organisation
- Significant experience of health service finance and procurement systems
- Proven track record of sound financial management
- Experience of quality service and process improvement
Desirable
- Experience of people management
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan and manage conflicting priorities for self and department to meet Board & Trust objectives and deadlines
- Evidenced strategic, lateral thinking and problem solving ability
Desirable
- Project management skills
Communication
Essential
- Advanced persuasion and negotiation skills
- Able to communicate with people at all levels of the organisation
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to plan and manage conflicting priorities for self and department to meet Board & Trust objectives and deadlines
- Demonstrate strong professional leadership and act as a role model and mentor to other Finance staff
Desirable
- Ability to manage staffing and HR issues
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB or equivalent Qualification and current professional registration
- Knowledge of NHS Financial Management and Reporting
- Knowledge of current developments and strategic issues within the profession and across the broader NHS health economy
Desirable
- Postgraduate management qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience at Finance Manager Level in an acute hospital within the NHS or at a comparable level within another NHS organisation
- Significant experience of health service finance and procurement systems
- Proven track record of sound financial management
- Experience of quality service and process improvement
Desirable
- Experience of people management
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan and manage conflicting priorities for self and department to meet Board & Trust objectives and deadlines
- Evidenced strategic, lateral thinking and problem solving ability
Desirable
- Project management skills
Communication
Essential
- Advanced persuasion and negotiation skills
- Able to communicate with people at all levels of the organisation
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to plan and manage conflicting priorities for self and department to meet Board & Trust objectives and deadlines
- Demonstrate strong professional leadership and act as a role model and mentor to other Finance staff
Desirable
- Ability to manage staffing and HR issues
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).
