Deputy Income and Contracting Accountant

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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Job summary

Thank you for taking the time to review our vacancy. We are looking to welcome a new Deputy Income and Contracting Accountant to the team. We are looking for a likeminded, driven individual to join our supportive team and help us maintain our status as a top performing team and organisation.

We will be operating a hybrid working pattern going forward from our new state of the art offices in Knowsley. If you are interested in the role we'd strongly recommend contacting our recruitment partner to discuss the opportunity further.

Interview date: 24th June 2024

Main duties of the job

To lead in the maintenance of the Payment by Results (PbR) SLAM system and assist the Head of Income and Contracting liaising with external organisations, and internally by reporting and advising on the implications of PbR to clinicians and managers to ensure understanding and ownership.
To support the agreement of SLAs with all commissioners and that performance is monitored in accordance with agreed timescales.
To lead on the monitoring and reporting of non-clinical Income, e.g. Education and Training income and Injury Costs Recovery (ICR) Scheme.
To be responsible for the development and training of the Assistant Income Accountant.
To work with the Income and SLA analyst in the maintenance and development of the CIVICA SLAM system to ensure accurate and timely reporting of our income and activity performance to the divisions within the hospital.

About us

The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.

From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.

The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.

Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:

CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate

SAFETY that is of the highest standards

COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful

SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable

PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients

Our achievements include:

Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Date posted

28 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

409-6317003

Job locations

Knowsley Community College

Waterpark Drive

Huyton

L36 3SD

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES

To ensure effective monitoring arrangements are in place for all SLAs, producing reports for Trust Board, internal management, and externally for CCGs in a timely manner
Liaise with the Information department on a regular basis regarding data requirements and setting and agreeing timetables to ensure strict deadlines are adhered to
To develop the reporting function of SQL SLAM creating customised reports to aid monthly and ad hoc reporting
To receive and interpret DoH policies and guidance on PbR and assist in delivering and monitoring the performance of the Trus
Creating Models within SQL SLAM to record the monthly income from PbR and Non-PbR activity. Reconciling the information, checking for data quality issues and formatting the data for upload into the system.
Producing reports and data analysis on the monthly Income position for the Finance Committee, Operational Managers and Directors and Clinical Staff. Develop Consultant level income reporting for reporting on a monthly basis
To assist the Head of Income and Contracting and the Management Accounts teams to effectively communicate the results of PbR to Senior Managers and Clinicians across the Trust and help develop their understanding of PbR and the implications of changes to HRGs
To develop the transfer of non-PbR services from a block contract to activity based contracts
To maximise the Non Clinical income of the Trust by ensuring that all available Education and Training levies (e.g. NMET, Madel etc) are received through continuous monitoring and liaising with HR, Ward Managers and Management Accountants
To monitor and carry out trend analysis to aid forecasting the Injury Costs Recovery scheme income
To assist the SLR/Costing Team with the Annual Reference Costs submission and the development of Service Line Reporting
To plan and organise own workload and manage the Assistant Income Accountant to ensure objectives are delivered and ensuring all deadlines are met
To ensure that the use of information technology contributes to improving processes employed within the section
To ensure that the sections procedure notes are kept up to date and accurately reflect current practice
To be a valuable member of the Trusts Finance Department and contribute to the delivery of its overall objectives
To ensure effective working relationships are developed and maintained with colleagues in the Finance Department, Managers and Clinicians across the organisation and with Managers from outside the organisation such as PCTs, SHA, DOH and Audit, and to help raise the profile of the department
To complete other ad-hoc duties as required by the Head of Income and Contracting and other members of the Finance team

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures
To be aware of the confidential aspects of the post. Breaches of confidentiality will result in disciplinary action that may involve dismissal. The post holder should also be aware that, regardless of any action taken by the employing authority, breaches of confidentiality could result in civil action for damages

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES

To actively participate in the annual performance review to identify personal development need
To attend Trust Statutory and Mandatory training sessions as required and any other training courses relevant to the post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES

To ensure effective monitoring arrangements are in place for all SLAs, producing reports for Trust Board, internal management, and externally for CCGs in a timely manner
Liaise with the Information department on a regular basis regarding data requirements and setting and agreeing timetables to ensure strict deadlines are adhered to
To develop the reporting function of SQL SLAM creating customised reports to aid monthly and ad hoc reporting
To receive and interpret DoH policies and guidance on PbR and assist in delivering and monitoring the performance of the Trus
Creating Models within SQL SLAM to record the monthly income from PbR and Non-PbR activity. Reconciling the information, checking for data quality issues and formatting the data for upload into the system.
Producing reports and data analysis on the monthly Income position for the Finance Committee, Operational Managers and Directors and Clinical Staff. Develop Consultant level income reporting for reporting on a monthly basis
To assist the Head of Income and Contracting and the Management Accounts teams to effectively communicate the results of PbR to Senior Managers and Clinicians across the Trust and help develop their understanding of PbR and the implications of changes to HRGs
To develop the transfer of non-PbR services from a block contract to activity based contracts
To maximise the Non Clinical income of the Trust by ensuring that all available Education and Training levies (e.g. NMET, Madel etc) are received through continuous monitoring and liaising with HR, Ward Managers and Management Accountants
To monitor and carry out trend analysis to aid forecasting the Injury Costs Recovery scheme income
To assist the SLR/Costing Team with the Annual Reference Costs submission and the development of Service Line Reporting
To plan and organise own workload and manage the Assistant Income Accountant to ensure objectives are delivered and ensuring all deadlines are met
To ensure that the use of information technology contributes to improving processes employed within the section
To ensure that the sections procedure notes are kept up to date and accurately reflect current practice
To be a valuable member of the Trusts Finance Department and contribute to the delivery of its overall objectives
To ensure effective working relationships are developed and maintained with colleagues in the Finance Department, Managers and Clinicians across the organisation and with Managers from outside the organisation such as PCTs, SHA, DOH and Audit, and to help raise the profile of the department
To complete other ad-hoc duties as required by the Head of Income and Contracting and other members of the Finance team

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures
To be aware of the confidential aspects of the post. Breaches of confidentiality will result in disciplinary action that may involve dismissal. The post holder should also be aware that, regardless of any action taken by the employing authority, breaches of confidentiality could result in civil action for damages

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES

To actively participate in the annual performance review to identify personal development need
To attend Trust Statutory and Mandatory training sessions as required and any other training courses relevant to the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

AAT qualified, Certificate Level CCAB qualification, Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent

Desirable

Committed to achieving CCAB qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable

Experienced in routinely contract monitoring, SLA monitoring systems and SQL server software and/ or statistical packages.
Experience of interpreting and working with specialist financial guidance.
Specialist experience routinely working with & applying identification rules for prescribed specialised services

Skills

Essential

Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to maintain effective working relationships, both internal and external to the organisation
Strong IT skills, intermediate level experience using Microsoft Office suite and accurate keyboard skills.
Ability to use pivot tables to manipulate data.
Knowledge and expertise of accountancy policies, procedures and relevant legislation. E.g. VAT, National Insurance and Superannuation.
Ability to analyse, investigate and interpret financial information and queries.
Well organised, able to prioritise own workload to deliver to tight deadlines.
The ability to switch between tasks.
The ability to adhere to statutory financial regulations and NHS rules
Confidence to challenge colleagues to ensure financial guidance and procedures are adhered to
The ability to concentrate for prolonged periods.

Desirable

Experience using CIVICA SLAM
Experience of using patient based clinical information systems (PAS) systems and experience of using healthcare pathway systems (e.g. Medway Maternity System).
Specialist knowledge & detailed understanding of the National Tariff Payment System regime and ability to interpret & implement NHS national guidance at local level across the organisation and externally.

Other

Essential

Identifies and takes responsibility for own personal development and learning through the PDP process.
Able to develop and use IT appropriately to meet given objectives.
Presents a positive and professional image of the directorate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

AAT qualified, Certificate Level CCAB qualification, Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent

Desirable

Committed to achieving CCAB qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable

Experienced in routinely contract monitoring, SLA monitoring systems and SQL server software and/ or statistical packages.
Experience of interpreting and working with specialist financial guidance.
Specialist experience routinely working with & applying identification rules for prescribed specialised services

Skills

Essential

Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to maintain effective working relationships, both internal and external to the organisation
Strong IT skills, intermediate level experience using Microsoft Office suite and accurate keyboard skills.
Ability to use pivot tables to manipulate data.
Knowledge and expertise of accountancy policies, procedures and relevant legislation. E.g. VAT, National Insurance and Superannuation.
Ability to analyse, investigate and interpret financial information and queries.
Well organised, able to prioritise own workload to deliver to tight deadlines.
The ability to switch between tasks.
The ability to adhere to statutory financial regulations and NHS rules
Confidence to challenge colleagues to ensure financial guidance and procedures are adhered to
The ability to concentrate for prolonged periods.

Desirable

Experience using CIVICA SLAM
Experience of using patient based clinical information systems (PAS) systems and experience of using healthcare pathway systems (e.g. Medway Maternity System).
Specialist knowledge & detailed understanding of the National Tariff Payment System regime and ability to interpret & implement NHS national guidance at local level across the organisation and externally.

Other

Essential

Identifies and takes responsibility for own personal development and learning through the PDP process.
Able to develop and use IT appropriately to meet given objectives.
Presents a positive and professional image of the directorate

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.