Job summary
East Sussex Healthcare Trust (ESHT) is looking for an exceptional Chief Finance Officer to help drive successful financial performance, understanding and outcomes across our ambitious Trust.
ESHT is an extra-large multi-site Trust with complementary acute services across two DGHs alongside a wide range of community services. Our budget is c.£700m and we employ c.8000 staff. We have embraced integrated working and are regarded as a reliable and trusted system partner. Partnerships are strong, both within the NHS and beyond, and we have a strong, stable and effective Board.
There is a distinctive culture to ESHT that is easier to 'feel' than to define. We invest a huge amount of effort in creating a supportive climate that means staff can give their best. Our CFO needs to create a visible, positive reputation with staff as well as partners. Our workforce responds well to interested, committed, authentic leaders with humility.
Main duties of the job
Experienced in financial strategy, governance, planning and performance, our CFO will play an essential role in shaping the financial framework from which ESHT can deliver exceptional patient care. You will understand the delicate balance between financial efficiency and clinical excellence and know how to shape conversations that drive both. We take culture seriously, so you will take a proactive role in modelling desired leadership behaviours to ensure we maintain the conditions to empower people to work effectively, in service of our strategic priorities and our patients. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping a financially sustainable future, at pace, to match the clinical sustainability we need.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Date posted
23 April 2025
Pay scheme
Very senior manager (VSM)
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
374-CFO22
Job locations
Cross site
East Sussex
TN37 7RD
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Cross site
East Sussex
TN37 7RD
Employer's website
http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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