Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced professional who is not afraid of the fast paced environment.
If you are looking for a challenging, interesting and dynamic role, where things can change very quickly Finance is the right place for you. You will join an enthusiastic, driven and caring team in a friendly, professional working environment where no two days are ever the same.
We are looking for an individual who is committed, with attention to detail,and self-motivated, able to work well within a team and under pressure. We are looking for a friendly professional with excellent communication skills, ability to form good partnerships, and confident in dealing with difficult situations. You will join a modern and progressive Trust that believes that helping to keep our staff healthy and happy is one of our key responsibilities.
The Finance Team has over 50 members of staff working in Financial Accounts, Management Accounts and Contracting across the Bedford and Luton site. It is a great place to work where we support learning and development of our staff. We have an excellent track record of developing and promoting our staff internally.
We are also proud to hold the following employer accreditations:
- ACCA Approved Employer Programme
- CIMA Premier Partner
- AAT Employer Scheme
Main duties of the job
The Cashier is responsible for:
- receipting payments received by cash, card or cheque.
- Preparing deposits for banking.
- Paying petty cash.
- receiving and counting cash from departments and vending machines.
- issuing rail warrants.
- resolving queries.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
To receipt payments to the hospital and its endowment funds by cash, card or cheque.
To prepare deposits for banking and arrange for timely supply of cheques, bank stationery and security services.
To pay petty cash on authorised instruction of budget holders, and patients entitled to reimbursement under Dept of Health rules, and to reimburse imprests.
To prepare manual payment documents and cheques on appropriate instruction, including obtaining signatures, mailing and advising payees and requisitioners as appropriate. To manage computerised recording system via excel spreadsheets.
To receive, count and reconcile cash from departments and vending machines within the hospital.
To empty, replenish cash and floats from vending machines and change machines with assistance of security as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
To receipt payments to the hospital and its endowment funds by cash, card or cheque.
To prepare deposits for banking and arrange for timely supply of cheques, bank stationery and security services.
To pay petty cash on authorised instruction of budget holders, and patients entitled to reimbursement under Dept of Health rules, and to reimburse imprests.
To prepare manual payment documents and cheques on appropriate instruction, including obtaining signatures, mailing and advising payees and requisitioners as appropriate. To manage computerised recording system via excel spreadsheets.
To receive, count and reconcile cash from departments and vending machines within the hospital.
To empty, replenish cash and floats from vending machines and change machines with assistance of security as appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 4/Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Technician Level or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of high volume data input
- Experience of cash-handling and banking
- Experience of dealing with members of the public
- Experience of supervising a team
Desirable
- Experience as a cashier or in a role involving money-handling
Knowledge
Essential
- Be able to explain protocols and procedures to third parties in a coherent fashion
- Computer literate; able to work with MS Excel, Word and Outlook
- Good keyboard skills - speed and accuracy essential
- Understand the need for confidentiality at all times
- Methodical and accurate
- Ability to solve problems
- Ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Able to work effectively while dealing with interruptions
Desirable
- Knowledge of coin counting machines and scales
Other
Essential
- The role requires prolonged periods of time spent standing and lifting/dealing with large amounts of coins
- Satisfactory health screening
Personal Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills, face-to-face, verbal and written
- Good interpersonal skills and a polite manner
- Able to build and maintain working relationships with internal and external customers and the public
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 4/Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Technician Level or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of high volume data input
- Experience of cash-handling and banking
- Experience of dealing with members of the public
- Experience of supervising a team
Desirable
- Experience as a cashier or in a role involving money-handling
Knowledge
Essential
- Be able to explain protocols and procedures to third parties in a coherent fashion
- Computer literate; able to work with MS Excel, Word and Outlook
- Good keyboard skills - speed and accuracy essential
- Understand the need for confidentiality at all times
- Methodical and accurate
- Ability to solve problems
- Ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Able to work effectively while dealing with interruptions
Desirable
- Knowledge of coin counting machines and scales
Other
Essential
- The role requires prolonged periods of time spent standing and lifting/dealing with large amounts of coins
- Satisfactory health screening
Personal Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills, face-to-face, verbal and written
- Good interpersonal skills and a polite manner
- Able to build and maintain working relationships with internal and external customers and the public
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).
