Job summary
We are looking for a financial professional to work within the Surgery & Cancer Board. You will have financial management experience within the NHS, ideally acute sector, and will be responsible for the accurate and timely financial reporting of the Theatres & Anaesthesia Division.You will produce monthly budgetary reports and support budget holders in understanding their financial performance, investigating variances and providing analysis as required. You will be a strong communicator and will have the ability to build and maintain relationships within the Division and be able to present complex financial information ensuring engagement and understanding.The successful candidate will be familiar with a broad range of financial management systems and processes and possess strong Excel skills and will have excellent attention to detail.You will be expected to make an active contribution to the department and will be a team player within the Board finance team.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties:o Play a key role in the accurate and timely reporting of the Theatres & Anaesthesia Divisiono Produce detailed variance analysis on the reported and underlying positiono Independently lead on budget holder meetings and to be able to interpret and explain complex financial information (verbally and written) to non-finance staffo Maintain budgeted and actual establishmentso Ensure recovery of salary and other income
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:
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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Studying towards CCAB qualification or demonstratable experience (degree level experience)
- Computer literacy in packages such as Excel and Word. Expected to design and create reports using financial spreadsheets and databases
- Possess numeracy & literacy skills - up to 'A level or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years continuous NHS financial management experience
- Experience of working in Health Sector
- Have experience of work undertaken unsupervised
- Use of computerised accounting systems and spreadsheets
Desirable
- Financial management experience of working in an acute NHS trust in a clinical area
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to use computers to produce information, particularly Excel and Access
- Ability to use written and spoken means of communication to clearly convey ideas and information
Communication
Essential
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills (verbally and written)
Personal Qualities
Essential
- The ability to work as part of a team, building relationships and supporting others
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Studying towards CCAB qualification or demonstratable experience (degree level experience)
- Computer literacy in packages such as Excel and Word. Expected to design and create reports using financial spreadsheets and databases
- Possess numeracy & literacy skills - up to 'A level or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years continuous NHS financial management experience
- Experience of working in Health Sector
- Have experience of work undertaken unsupervised
- Use of computerised accounting systems and spreadsheets
Desirable
- Financial management experience of working in an acute NHS trust in a clinical area
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to use computers to produce information, particularly Excel and Access
- Ability to use written and spoken means of communication to clearly convey ideas and information
Communication
Essential
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills (verbally and written)
Personal Qualities
Essential
- The ability to work as part of a team, building relationships and supporting others
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
250 Euston Road
London
NW1 2PG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
