Job summary
The Finance and Planning Directorate in NHS England is looking for talented, diverse, highly motivated people. The Specialised Commissioning Financial Management Team is now recruiting to the Head of Finance, Genomics. We;
work closely with government to agree NHS funding;
ensure the NHS lives within its annual budget set by Parliament;
decide how to distribute the funding to the different NHS services and parts of England;
support innovative programmes that improve the care and experience of NHS patients or people using NHS services;
set out the financial and performance priorities the NHS should be delivering each year;
report how much the NHS has spent on providing services each year;
explore how the NHS can make the best use of its money;
look at how spend on building or equipment can improve the care and experience of people using NHS services.
consider how nationally we use these resources to improve healthcare outcomes, reduce inequality, improve health and support the NHS.
Main duties of the job
The team offers high profile, fast-paced projects. This requires adaptability, rigor and innovation and provides exciting development opportunities for those developing their careers in the NHS, health or the public sector.
Below are the types of skills and experience that we are looking for. Even if you feel you only meet some of the criteria, we encourage you to apply.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate on highly complex financial and operational data and of managing communication in difficult situations.
A problem-solving, continuous improvement approach to work - with the ability to negotiate with senior staff and resolving issues, and to work within and thrive upon a changing and flexible set of circumstances, identifying and seizing opportunities to help further objectives.
Experience of developing a strong understanding of business/reporting requirements and financial modelling/analysis to support commissioning and policy decisions; working with business users/ business analysts to define reporting, technical and process requirements.
Strong technical understanding and knowledge of NHS Finance in relation to National Tariff, other pricing mechanisms and National Cost Collections, and of how data flows through NHS England and how it is structured for reporting use.
About us
In April 2023, NHS England, NHS Digital, and Health Education England merged to create a new, single organisation to lead the NHS in England. This new NHS England is designed to create a simpler, smaller, high performing, organisation that leads the NHS more effectively and is a better place to work. Speaking with one voice to the service.
The new NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS agreat place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/ .
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As the Head of Finance, Genomics you will:
Lead the provision of an effective and efficient finance and information function for genomic services including the phased implementation of a pricing strategy and business plan for genomic testing services.
Work closely with Genomic Service Providers to design, establish and implement routine cost collection information for both the testing service and the clinical patient-facing service.
Work closely with the Deputy Director of Genomics and the Chief Scientific Officer (as SRO for Genomics in NHS England) and ensure alignment with the wider NHS England financial and information strategies by working closely alongside the Deputy Director of Financial Management for Specialised Commissioning.
Within Finance and Planning, we put the Equality Diversity and Inclusion commitment into practice with our staff led delivery group.
We want to see all parts of our community represented in our own team so we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for jobs with us. Diverse teams are often the highest performing and welcome the range of experience that diversity brings to our teams.
Speak to us about flexible working arrangements - job share, part time or another flexible pattern. We are now working in a hybrid way across home and office locations and support flexible working arrangements. We want to be sure you can work in a way that is best for us, for you and for our patients.
Please see attached job description for further information about the responsibilities of this role. You can find further details about the role, a letter from the Deputy CFOs and advice on completing your application in the Document to download section.
Interested in applying and want to find out more about our team and the work we do? Please email Harry Turner, Director of Financial Programme Delivery at harry.turner@nhs.net or Justine Stalker-Booth, Deputy Director of Financial Management, Specialised Commissioning at justine.stalker-booth@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
As the Head of Finance, Genomics you will:
Lead the provision of an effective and efficient finance and information function for genomic services including the phased implementation of a pricing strategy and business plan for genomic testing services.
Work closely with Genomic Service Providers to design, establish and implement routine cost collection information for both the testing service and the clinical patient-facing service.
Work closely with the Deputy Director of Genomics and the Chief Scientific Officer (as SRO for Genomics in NHS England) and ensure alignment with the wider NHS England financial and information strategies by working closely alongside the Deputy Director of Financial Management for Specialised Commissioning.
Within Finance and Planning, we put the Equality Diversity and Inclusion commitment into practice with our staff led delivery group.
We want to see all parts of our community represented in our own team so we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for jobs with us. Diverse teams are often the highest performing and welcome the range of experience that diversity brings to our teams.
Speak to us about flexible working arrangements - job share, part time or another flexible pattern. We are now working in a hybrid way across home and office locations and support flexible working arrangements. We want to be sure you can work in a way that is best for us, for you and for our patients.
Please see attached job description for further information about the responsibilities of this role. You can find further details about the role, a letter from the Deputy CFOs and advice on completing your application in the Document to download section.
Interested in applying and want to find out more about our team and the work we do? Please email Harry Turner, Director of Financial Programme Delivery at harry.turner@nhs.net or Justine Stalker-Booth, Deputy Director of Financial Management, Specialised Commissioning at justine.stalker-booth@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A qualified CCAB accountant with up-to-date professional membership of the relevant body and strong evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge of financial and information management acquired over a significant period of time in specialised commissioning and/or healthcare commissioning.
- Detailed knowledge of NHS Finance in relation to the NHS Payment Scheme, other pricing strategies and the National Cost Collection.
- Knowledge and experience of analysis presentation and report writing tailored for specific audiences, including for senior management, operational and clinical staff.
Skills
Essential
- Able to design, use and analyse complex numeric, graphical and textual information across different formats to produce high quality information in terms of accuracy, timeliness, presentation and insight.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical, academic and all levels of staff, presenting highly complex, sensitive and/or contentious information and responding openly to questions to ensure full understanding and engagement.
- Leadership, vision, strategic thinking and planning with highly developed political skills.
Values
Essential
- Commitment to equality of opportunity, focussed on removing barriers to full participation and values diversity and difference.
- Embrace change, viewing it as an opportunity to learn and develop.
- Demonstrates honesty and integrity and promotes organisational values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A qualified CCAB accountant with up-to-date professional membership of the relevant body and strong evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge of financial and information management acquired over a significant period of time in specialised commissioning and/or healthcare commissioning.
- Detailed knowledge of NHS Finance in relation to the NHS Payment Scheme, other pricing strategies and the National Cost Collection.
- Knowledge and experience of analysis presentation and report writing tailored for specific audiences, including for senior management, operational and clinical staff.
Skills
Essential
- Able to design, use and analyse complex numeric, graphical and textual information across different formats to produce high quality information in terms of accuracy, timeliness, presentation and insight.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical, academic and all levels of staff, presenting highly complex, sensitive and/or contentious information and responding openly to questions to ensure full understanding and engagement.
- Leadership, vision, strategic thinking and planning with highly developed political skills.
Values
Essential
- Commitment to equality of opportunity, focussed on removing barriers to full participation and values diversity and difference.
- Embrace change, viewing it as an opportunity to learn and develop.
- Demonstrates honesty and integrity and promotes organisational values
Additional information
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).
