Job summary
We are looking for an
enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Primary Care management
accounts team in a brand new financial management role.
Full list of duties can be
found in the job description, but the main duty would be to support the primary
care financial management team in providing a high quality service for
producing financial accounts. This will involve providing accurate financial
information to budget holders in line with the Finance department's deadline.
Other monthly duties include preparing journals, analysing figures, raising
invoices, as well as answering basic queries.
The suitable candidate would
be good at solving problems, communicating, being accountable and using IT
systems. They would also have a passion for the NHS and want to drive value for
money.
BNSSG has just formed a place-based
ICS for a population of 1 million across Bristol, North Somerset and South
Gloucestershire. This hybrid, ICB based, role would include locality and
system-level strands of work. This role composition would need to evolve in
response to the changing organisational and system structures.
Interviews are planned to take
place on Friday 30th September 2022 but we will try to accommodate
candidates where possible.
For any further information on
the role or the organisation, please contact Netty Toth, Assistant Head of
Finance for Primary Care, Non Acute, and
Community Services: netty.toth@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to maintain constructive relationships with a
broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
Participate in relevant internal and external working
groups/projects, services, and initiatives which may be highly complex, sensitive,
political, and contain contentious information with the aim of providing
information and analytical advice to the teams.
Work
with members of the Team to develop and implement data collection systems that
will provide accurate and timely data.
Communicate
information and issues, including briefings and reports, to line manager, strategic
lead/ strategic manager as appropriate.
About us
We are committed to creating an inclusive organisation that
promotes and values diversity. We know from experience that different ideas,
perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger, more creative workplace that
helps us to deliver the best services. We welcome applications which represent
the rich diversity of our community; from people of all ages, disabled people,
all genders, people from ethnic minority groups, LGBTQ+ people, people with
diverse gender identity and expression, people from all religions and beliefs
and other diverse characteristics, and we have processes in place to ensure
that all applications are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the
recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support teams to ensure that the portfolio of day-to-day
tasks & project contribution is planned, managed and delivered effectively
The
post holder will assist the Assistant Head of Finance & the Management
Accountant in delivering high quality financial information and analysis for the
Primary Care portfolio.
The
post holder will work closely with budget holders, providing a range of specialist
and expert financial advice, training and support to enable the delivery of
services efficiently and economically.
To
work closely with General Practice & external partners, in instances,
operating autonomously to support the provision of timely and accurate financial
information.
The
post holder is a key member of the team whose overarching goal is to enable,
promote and support the effective use of data, information, knowledge and
technology to improve, inform and support a portfolio of day-to-day tasks,
projects, services, and initiatives.
Ensures
financial information is processed in accordance with procedures in order to
provide information for statutory returns.
Investigates
complex enquiries providing assistance and advice as required.
Ensures
that work is completed in line with required timescales and legal requirements
interpreting these where necessary.
The job description and person specification are an outline
of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other
duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.
The job description and person specification may be
reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the
Department and the Organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support teams to ensure that the portfolio of day-to-day
tasks & project contribution is planned, managed and delivered effectively
The
post holder will assist the Assistant Head of Finance & the Management
Accountant in delivering high quality financial information and analysis for the
Primary Care portfolio.
The
post holder will work closely with budget holders, providing a range of specialist
and expert financial advice, training and support to enable the delivery of
services efficiently and economically.
To
work closely with General Practice & external partners, in instances,
operating autonomously to support the provision of timely and accurate financial
information.
The
post holder is a key member of the team whose overarching goal is to enable,
promote and support the effective use of data, information, knowledge and
technology to improve, inform and support a portfolio of day-to-day tasks,
projects, services, and initiatives.
Ensures
financial information is processed in accordance with procedures in order to
provide information for statutory returns.
Investigates
complex enquiries providing assistance and advice as required.
Ensures
that work is completed in line with required timescales and legal requirements
interpreting these where necessary.
The job description and person specification are an outline
of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other
duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.
The job description and person specification may be
reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the
Department and the Organisation.
Person Specification
Communication Skills
Essential
- Skills for communication on complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills
- Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.
Desirable
- Ability to pull together comprehensive draft reports, data and letters
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in Finance
- Further training or experience in financial management or supporting change management processes
Desirable
- Progress towards a full CCAB qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Basic knowledge of project principles
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Desirable
- Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services.
- Experience in communications and stakeholder management
- Knowledge of financial procedures, NHS procedures or information analysis
- Previously worked in similar position within the public sector
Person Specification
Communication Skills
Essential
- Skills for communication on complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills
- Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.
Desirable
- Ability to pull together comprehensive draft reports, data and letters
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in Finance
- Further training or experience in financial management or supporting change management processes
Desirable
- Progress towards a full CCAB qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Basic knowledge of project principles
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Desirable
- Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services.
- Experience in communications and stakeholder management
- Knowledge of financial procedures, NHS procedures or information analysis
- Previously worked in similar position within the public sector
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board
Address
360 Bristol – Three Six Zero
Marlborough Street
Bristol
BS1 3NX
Employer's website
https://bnssg.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
