Job summary
Are
you looking to make a difference to NHS patients and enjoy the benefits of
working as part of an established finance team? If you are looking for a way to
put your financial skills to good use supporting the NHS, this may be the
opportunity for you.
Working in the Primary Care Team, you will be part of a
small, friendly and supportive team within the wider finance function. The
Primary Care team is responsible for making payments and managing budgets for
General Practice, Pharmacy, Ophthalmic Services, Dental and Prescribing. The
team is encouraged to be proactive and innovative to constantly improve the way
the team works.
C&P ICB Finance Team is committed to training and
development and has achieved One NHS Finance Accreditation Level One and is
working towards level two. The ICB encourages staff to study for CCAB and other
recognised accounting qualifications, providing the opportunity for support
with fees and study leave for those individuals on the staff training
programme. There is also an option for Flexible Working - all requests for
flexible and part time working will be considered.
Main duties of the job
Please see the full job description and person specification attached for a full outline of the job role.
About us
NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough is an Integrated Care
Board (ICB) and the statutory NHS organisation responsible for planning and
delivering local health and care services to the population and communities of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough.
Working collaboratively with partner organisations, including
the VCSE sector, it oversees the commissioning, performance, financial
management and transformation of the local NHS, as part of Cambridgeshire &
Peterborough Integrated Care System (ICS).
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that
promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas,
perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work
environment that delivers better patient outcomes. We welcome applications
irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender, identity and gender
expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or other
personal circumstances.
We are a predominantly home based organisation. Some roles within the ICB are not suitable for the sole use
of public transport and/or where there is a long journey from home to where work
routinely takes place.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be presented with a rare
opportunity to develop their skills and make a real difference to the quality
of care provided to our patients. As a valued member of the team, you will be
expected to:
Act as first point of contact for financial queries and
advice for Primary Care providers.
Oversee monthly payments and claims to providers in line
with agreed contracts.
Contribute to the development of finance protocols &
working procedures within the finance team.
Implement procedures for the finance team.
Provide financial support to finance managers and budget
holders in the negotiation and review of contracts for services provided to
C&P Integrated Care System (C&P ICS).
Produce timely monthly financial performance information
against contracts/budgets for C&P ICS
Forecast year end outturn positions.
Support financial performance management, carrying out
in-depth variance analysis and identifying the financial consequences of any
under or over performance against plan.
Support the commissioning process by providing financial
information and analysis.
Provide financial analysis for inclusion in the year end
accounts process.
Support the wider finance function in other projects as
required.
Input financial data into computerised systems.
Design and format spread sheets and databases for specific
purposes.
Production of month end system reports.
Collection and collation of project and programme
information for report production.
Support system reporting to ensure that accurate records and
robust processes are in place to deliver the monthly and annual financial
management reporting and planning cycles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be presented with a rare
opportunity to develop their skills and make a real difference to the quality
of care provided to our patients. As a valued member of the team, you will be
expected to:
Act as first point of contact for financial queries and
advice for Primary Care providers.
Oversee monthly payments and claims to providers in line
with agreed contracts.
Contribute to the development of finance protocols &
working procedures within the finance team.
Implement procedures for the finance team.
Provide financial support to finance managers and budget
holders in the negotiation and review of contracts for services provided to
C&P Integrated Care System (C&P ICS).
Produce timely monthly financial performance information
against contracts/budgets for C&P ICS
Forecast year end outturn positions.
Support financial performance management, carrying out
in-depth variance analysis and identifying the financial consequences of any
under or over performance against plan.
Support the commissioning process by providing financial
information and analysis.
Provide financial analysis for inclusion in the year end
accounts process.
Support the wider finance function in other projects as
required.
Input financial data into computerised systems.
Design and format spread sheets and databases for specific
purposes.
Production of month end system reports.
Collection and collation of project and programme
information for report production.
Support system reporting to ensure that accurate records and
robust processes are in place to deliver the monthly and annual financial
management reporting and planning cycles.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in a specialist area
- The postholder should be working towards a CCAB qualification
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence
Skills, Ability & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent IT skills, including experience in all Microsoft applications
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision working to tight and often changing timescales
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to complete complex reconciliations or resolve difficult financial problems
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of administrative procedures, project management or information analysis
Desirable
- Previously worked in similar position within the public sector
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in a specialist area
- The postholder should be working towards a CCAB qualification
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence
Skills, Ability & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent IT skills, including experience in all Microsoft applications
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision working to tight and often changing timescales
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to complete complex reconciliations or resolve difficult financial problems
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of administrative procedures, project management or information analysis
Desirable
- Previously worked in similar position within the public sector
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.
