Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated member of staff to join the Continuing Healthcare team. The post holder will be supported by a Band 5 and will assist the team to deliver the team objectives.
The Health Board employs over 10,000 staff and has a budget of around £0.8 billion. We are responsible for the operation of four district general hospitals other acute and community hospitals, and a network of health centres, clinics, community health team bases and mental health units. In addition, it also coordinates the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians and pharmacies.
Main duties of the job
The key duties of the post are: -
Prepare weekly reports
Undertake monthly reconciliations
Assist with month end process
Provide support for year end process
Maintain and update National Complex Care Database
Liaise with Local Authorities in relation to queries, recharges and pooled budgets
Assist in ensuring processes within the Continuing Healthcare section are transacted in the most efficient and effective manner
It is essential that candidates have minimum qualifications requirements, previous accounts experience and IT skills, particularly spreadsheets.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
Community facilities, including:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Please note as the job description is a generic one, candidates should focus on the Corporate Finance Continuing Healthcare Assistant Section of the job description.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 31/01/2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Please note as the job description is a generic one, candidates should focus on the Corporate Finance Continuing Healthcare Assistant Section of the job description.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 31/01/2025
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- 5 GCSE's or equivalent including Maths
- AAT Technician Level
- A levels or equivalent
Desirable
- Full AAT, CCAB or Equivalent Qualification
- Studying or Part Qualified status
Experience
Essential
- Previous Accounts experience
Desirable
- Oracle Systems experience
- Experience within the NHS
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Flexible approach to needs of the service
Language Skills
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Flexible approach to needs of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- 5 GCSE's or equivalent including Maths
- AAT Technician Level
- A levels or equivalent
Desirable
- Full AAT, CCAB or Equivalent Qualification
- Studying or Part Qualified status
Experience
Essential
- Previous Accounts experience
Desirable
- Oracle Systems experience
- Experience within the NHS
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Flexible approach to needs of the service
Language Skills
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Flexible approach to needs of the service
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).
