East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Director of Finance

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Job summary

Director of Finance

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

VSM Pay Framework - salary range for this role is between £120,000 and £135,000 per annum (FTE).

We are looking to appoint a new Director of Finance. We are looking for an individual who wants to use their energy, skills and experience to help drive the delivery of sustainable healthcare services for the people of the East Midlands.

The current context presents challenges, but exciting opportunities for a new Director of Finance. We have an ambitious vision to be 'Responding to patient needs in the right way, developing our organisation to become outstanding for patients and staff, and collaborating to improve wider healthcare'. In an era of integrated health and care provision we are working with partner organisations across the diverse populations we serve to optimise and improve care and outcomes, whilst delivering within a complex financial environment, striving to meet efficiency and productivity objectives.

Building on the strong foundation left by our retiring Director of Finance, Mike Naylor, this appointment is a significant opportunity to play a central leadership role on our Board and to help shape the future of emergency and urgent care service delivery for a large population.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an individual with exceptional financial knowledge and skills, as well as passion and commitment to delivering first class services in collaboration with a range of partners. Experience of ambulance services is not essential, but proven strategic capabilities, expertise in financial management, an ability to operate in a regulated, multi-stakeholder landscape, and the capability to inspire an inclusive, compassionate culture is important. Also essential will be a commitment to, and interest in, the work of the ambulance service and a strong alignment to our core values.

As this is a Board level post, candidates are required to apply the competencies described in the NHS Leadership Competency Framework for Board Members (as set out in the Job Description and Person Specification). Given the significant public profile and responsibility members of NHS Boards hold, it is vital that those appointed inspire confidence of the public, patients and NHS staff at all times. This post is subject to the Fit and Proper Persons Regulation, and we therefore make a number of specific background checks to ensure that those we appoint are "fit and proper" people to hold these important roles.

About us

East Midlands Ambulance NHS Trust (EMAS) provide emergency and urgent services for around 4.9 million people, covering approximately 6,452 square miles across six counties of Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire and Rutland. Employing 4522 people across 80 locations, we receive around 3300 calls from members of the public who dial 999 every day.

EMAS is a Category 1 responding organisation under the Civil Contingencies Act and as such maintains a full Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response capability to provide the necessary response to major incidents.

Non-emergency Patient transport services are provided in Derbyshire, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire for patients with routine hospital or clinical appointments.

EMAS has worked hard to develop a positive reputation as a highly effective care provider having been rated as "Outstanding" for caring and "Good" overall at our most recent full CQC inspection. EMAS has consistently achieved all its financial targets over the last few years.

Details

Date posted

12 July 2024

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

£120,000 to £135,000 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

335-A-1539

Job locations

Horizon Place, Nottingham NG8 6PY (opportunity for home-based working)

Nottingham

NG8 6PY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Making an application

For an informal and confidential discussion with Richard Henderson, Chief Executive, please contact Karen Gregory-Taylor, on 0115 884 5000 or by emailing karen.gregory-taylor@emas.nhs.uk

If you wish to be considered for this role please:

Complete an application via EMAS vacancies page: Director of Finance

Key dates

Closing date for receipt of applications is: 25 July 2024 at 23:59

Interview date: 14 August 2024 (subject to confirmation)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Making an application

For an informal and confidential discussion with Richard Henderson, Chief Executive, please contact Karen Gregory-Taylor, on 0115 884 5000 or by emailing karen.gregory-taylor@emas.nhs.uk

If you wish to be considered for this role please:

Complete an application via EMAS vacancies page: Director of Finance

Key dates

Closing date for receipt of applications is: 25 July 2024 at 23:59

Interview date: 14 August 2024 (subject to confirmation)

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • CCAB Qualified.

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial experience in a finance role at a senior strategic level within a complex organisation.
  • Experience of working and contributing at Board or sub-Board level.

NHS Board Leadership Competencies

Essential

  • Ability to achieve high quality and sustainable outcomes.
  • Ability to set strategy and deliver long term transformation.
  • Ability to provide robust governance and assurance.
  • Ability to build trusted relationships with partners and communities.
  • Ability to promote equality and inclusion and reduce health and workforce inequalities.
  • Ability to create a compassionate, just, and positive culture.
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • CCAB Qualified.

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial experience in a finance role at a senior strategic level within a complex organisation.
  • Experience of working and contributing at Board or sub-Board level.

NHS Board Leadership Competencies

Essential

  • Ability to achieve high quality and sustainable outcomes.
  • Ability to set strategy and deliver long term transformation.
  • Ability to provide robust governance and assurance.
  • Ability to build trusted relationships with partners and communities.
  • Ability to promote equality and inclusion and reduce health and workforce inequalities.
  • Ability to create a compassionate, just, and positive culture.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Horizon Place, Nottingham NG8 6PY (opportunity for home-based working)

Nottingham

NG8 6PY


Employer's website

https://www.emas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Horizon Place, Nottingham NG8 6PY (opportunity for home-based working)

Nottingham

NG8 6PY


Employer's website

https://www.emas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Executive Services

Karen Gregory-Taylor

karen.gregory-taylor@emas.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

12 July 2024

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

£120,000 to £135,000 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

335-A-1539

Job locations

Horizon Place, Nottingham NG8 6PY (opportunity for home-based working)

Nottingham

NG8 6PY


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