Job summary
A unique and exciting fixed term secondment opportunity has arisen for an exceptional individual to be appointed as a Research Finance and Costings Manager.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
This role will suit a self-motivated individual with strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills, the ability to think laterally and work with minimal day to day supervision.
The post holder will require:
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with colleagues at all levels across a range of organisations
Have a positive and flexible approach to the needs of the service
Be motivated, ready for the next challenge and enjoy working as part ofa very busy team.
Main duties of the job
The key duties as follows:
To be responsible for the financial management of the commercial related income that is received by the Health and Care Research Wales Support and Delivery Centre by developing and implementing robust financial processes and transparent reporting.
Support the Senior Funding, Finance and Contracts Manager by contributing to the wider NHS R&D finance and costings work programme which includes supporting the development, updating and implementation of national standardised NHS R&D finance and costings policies, facilitating cost recovery mechanisms for NHS research and supporting the implementation of income distribution models.
The post is fixed term / secondment for 2 years due to funding.
About us
This is a Health and Care Research Wales post, hosted by Powys Teaching Health Board.
Health and Care Research Wales is a networked organisation, supported by Welsh Government, which brings together a wide range of partners across the NHS in Wales, local authorities, universities, research institutions, third sector and others.
Health and Care Research Wales works in support of Welsh Government's overarching goal which is to ensure that today's research makes a difference to tomorrow's care.
Its mission is to promote, support and provide collective oversight of health and social care research in Wales. Ensuring it is of the highest international scientific quality, is relevant to the needs and challenges of health and social care in Wales and makes a difference to policy and practice in ways that improve the lives of patients, people, and communities in Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate qualification in a health/ social care discipline, research or management, or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Project management experience in a relevant setting
- Specialised knowledge of R&D finance in a Health/Social care setting
- Specialist knowledge in applying the following accounting concepts - budgeting, financial planning, costing, variance analysis and financial reporting
- Knowledge of costing commercial research in the UK
- A good understanding of NHS R&D finance and costing policies in Wales and across the UK, to include commercial studies
- Knowledge of current national systems and structures for the funding and support of commercial clinical research in the NHS
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working at a managerial level in relevant setting, including experience in managing teams
- Experience of costing commercial studies and implementing successful cost recovery and income distribution mechanisms for NHS research
- Significant experience in working with multidisciplinary teams and cross-organisational working
- Experience in developing and developing high quality training
- Specialist knowledge and extensive experience in the practical application of R&D finance policies
Aptitude
Essential
- Proven interpersonal skills to work with colleagues at all levels across a range of organisations
- Ability to communicate highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, both orally and in writing, both internally to colleagues and externally to a range of audiences
- Ability to prepare and deliver presentations and reports to a high standard
- Ability to analyse complex information and the ability to make judgements
- Ability to analyse information and problems, including complex problems and to offer relevant solutions
- Self-motivated with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to think laterally and work with minimal day-to-day supervision
- IT skills particularly in the use of MS Office applications (Word, Excel and Access).
- Organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to prioritise work, manage time effectively and deliver results on time, meeting strict deadlines
values
Essential
- Highly motivated, with the ability to influence and motivate others
- Strong people skills, with an ability to work with a wide range of people.
- Attention to detail
- Flexible approach to ensure that the needs of the organisation are met
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development
Other
Essential
- Able to travel to locations in Wales and across the UK
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate qualification in a health/ social care discipline, research or management, or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Project management experience in a relevant setting
- Specialised knowledge of R&D finance in a Health/Social care setting
- Specialist knowledge in applying the following accounting concepts - budgeting, financial planning, costing, variance analysis and financial reporting
- Knowledge of costing commercial research in the UK
- A good understanding of NHS R&D finance and costing policies in Wales and across the UK, to include commercial studies
- Knowledge of current national systems and structures for the funding and support of commercial clinical research in the NHS
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working at a managerial level in relevant setting, including experience in managing teams
- Experience of costing commercial studies and implementing successful cost recovery and income distribution mechanisms for NHS research
- Significant experience in working with multidisciplinary teams and cross-organisational working
- Experience in developing and developing high quality training
- Specialist knowledge and extensive experience in the practical application of R&D finance policies
Aptitude
Essential
- Proven interpersonal skills to work with colleagues at all levels across a range of organisations
- Ability to communicate highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, both orally and in writing, both internally to colleagues and externally to a range of audiences
- Ability to prepare and deliver presentations and reports to a high standard
- Ability to analyse complex information and the ability to make judgements
- Ability to analyse information and problems, including complex problems and to offer relevant solutions
- Self-motivated with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to think laterally and work with minimal day-to-day supervision
- IT skills particularly in the use of MS Office applications (Word, Excel and Access).
- Organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to prioritise work, manage time effectively and deliver results on time, meeting strict deadlines
values
Essential
- Highly motivated, with the ability to influence and motivate others
- Strong people skills, with an ability to work with a wide range of people.
- Attention to detail
- Flexible approach to ensure that the needs of the organisation are met
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development
Other
Essential
- Able to travel to locations in Wales and across the UK
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).
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).
