Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be the finance lead for the Women's Health and Children and Young People divisions as a Finance Manager. The Finance Manager will be part of the Specialist Hospitals Board finance team and will help ensure the consistent achievement of financial performance and outcome targets that support the delivery of high-quality patient care. You will be expected to work in a way that facilitates collaborative partnerships to achieve the Trust's strategic vision. The successful candidate will be expected to make an active contribution to the running of the finance function, generating service improvement ideas and deputising as and when required for the Head of Finance. You will be a strong communicator and will be able to work with non-finance staff to present complex financial information in ways which will ensure engagement and understanding.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide comprehensive financial leadership and management to the Women's Health and Children and Young People Divisions.
The post holder will be responsible for providing high quality financial information in the form of monthly management accounts, including forecasts and efficiency reporting. It is expected that the post holder will work closely with colleagues within and outside of the divisions to incorporate non-financial information to provide further insight and assist the management team in providing the best value care for our patients.
The post holder will provide high level support and challenge to divisional colleagues to assist them in developing their services. This will include supporting colleagues in business case development and negotiations with external partners and commissioners.
The post holder will be a senior member of the UCLH finance team and expected to contribute to department wide improvement plans, including developing the Trust's costing methodologies to better understand the productivity of the division.
The post holder will manage two members of staff and be responsible for their development and performance.
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.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
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.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB or equivalent qualification and current professional registration
- Knowledge of the health economy e.g. commissioning gained through practical experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Senior Financial Management Level in an acute hospital within the NHS or other large complex multi professional organisation
- Demonstrable experience of operating at or near Board Level and operating with key stakeholders
- Proven track record of sound financial management
- Business related knowledge of NHS policy, legislation and strategic issues within the profession and across the NHS
- Demonstrable experience of involvement with quality, service and process improvement
- Demonstrable experience of people management
Desirable
- Significant experience of health service finance and procurement systems plus commercial experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to process large volumes of information
- Advanced IT skills
Communication
Essential
- Advanced persuasion and negotiation skills
- Able to communicate complex and difficult information to a range of audiences
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team, building relationships and supporting others.
- Ability to plan and manage conflicting priorities for self and department to meet Board & Trust objectives and deadlines
- Evidenced strategic and lateral thinking ability
- Demonstrates commitment on the job
- Innovative and creative approach
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB or equivalent qualification and current professional registration
- Knowledge of the health economy e.g. commissioning gained through practical experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Senior Financial Management Level in an acute hospital within the NHS or other large complex multi professional organisation
- Demonstrable experience of operating at or near Board Level and operating with key stakeholders
- Proven track record of sound financial management
- Business related knowledge of NHS policy, legislation and strategic issues within the profession and across the NHS
- Demonstrable experience of involvement with quality, service and process improvement
- Demonstrable experience of people management
Desirable
- Significant experience of health service finance and procurement systems plus commercial experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to process large volumes of information
- Advanced IT skills
Communication
Essential
- Advanced persuasion and negotiation skills
- Able to communicate complex and difficult information to a range of audiences
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team, building relationships and supporting others.
- Ability to plan and manage conflicting priorities for self and department to meet Board & Trust objectives and deadlines
- Evidenced strategic and lateral thinking ability
- Demonstrates commitment on the job
- Innovative and creative approach
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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)
