Assistant Director of Finance - Financial Improvement - Lancaster - ref. l16400115
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University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive.We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overview
This vacancy is only open to Members of staff who are part of One LSC
The Assistant Director of Finance - Financial Improvement will be a visible, inclusive and collaborative leader, ensuring delivery of the Trusts vision to provide the highest possible standards of compassionate care; the very best patient and colleague experience; and to listen to and involve patients, employees and carers.
You will be responsible for leading the financial improvement programme within the trust including development and maintenance of the financial improvement tracking tool and all elements of financial governance and risk management.
Main duties of the job
The Assistant Director of Finance - Financial Improvement is a pivotal role in the successful delivery of the Trust’s overarching approach to financial sustainability, utilising available information to evaluate, monitor and improve the organisation’s use of its resources and supporting the development of a multiyear plan.The role will work with multi disciplinary teams to ensure a successful delivery year on year of a sustainable productivity and efficiency plan.
Working for our organisation
We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria- Degree level education
- CCAB Accountancy Qualification
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Higher level degree or post graduate level management qualification
Experience
Essential criteria- A successful track record at a senior level
- Demonstrate the capability to maintain financial control whilst supporting a devolved style
- A detailed understanding of the Payment by Results, including technical detail and the links with the Trust Reference Costs
- An experienced and successful negotiator
- Understanding of the impact of service modernisation on the income of the Trust under PbR
- Experienced in the use of information management and technology
- Experienced in the analysis of performance data
- Management accounting experience with the NHS
- Operational management experience within the NHS including project/change management
- Foundation Trust compliance framework
Skills, ability & knowledge
Essential criteria- A detailed knowledge of NHS activity measures and financial regime
- A detailed appreciation and understanding of structures, funding mechanisms, financial and other constraints
- Thorough understanding of NHS targets
- Ability to communication effectively orally and in writing with all disciplines and seniorities
- Proven ability to operate/think laterally
- Strong numeracy and analytical skills
- A high standard of general computer literacy
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Politically astute
- Ability to understand and interpret
- Understanding and appreciation of the Foundation Trust process and the progress necessary to achieve this
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Access and Excel complex financial information
- Understanding and appreciation of the Foundation Trust process and the progress necessary to achieve this
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Access and Excel
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria- Ability to travel as required
- Flexible approach to work
- Strongly proactive and solution orientated
- Qualities of perseverance, flexibility, determination and adaptability
- Evidence of strategic thinking and innovation
- Ability to prioritise and work with imposed deadlines
- Good personal organisation and planning
- Creative and innovative
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The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be Effortlessly Inclusive .
The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.
Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.
We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.
The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert
If the post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking, (formally CRB) a charge of £49.50 for Enhanced and £21.50 for Standard clearance and additional to this a £4.90 administration fee will be made to the successful candidate(s). This currently only applies to roles Band 6 and above and Medical & Dental posts.
Anyone newly appointed to the trust under the Agenda For Change contract, will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.
We have introduced a new system called Pre-Onboarding, specifically to support you right the way through to your first few months in your new role with us at UHMB. This bespoke site has lots of useful information to help you settle in to your new role including: what to expect from the recruitment clearances process, where to get a uniform, when you'll get paid etc.As well as information on a number of our services i.e. Infection Prevention, Anti-fraud, Inclusion and Diversity, Care Certificates and much more. To access click on this link https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/uhmbt-pre-onboarding.