Job summary
Great Western Hospitals Swindon (GWH), Royal United Hospitals Bath (RUH), and Salisbury Hospitals (SFT) working together an Acute Health Alliance (AHA) - are seeking to implement a shared Electronic Patient Record (EPR) programme looking to maximise and expand the use of digital technology to deliver care where this is in the best interests of our patients.
This role will provide expert financial and commercial advice and have oversight of the financial and commercial management across the shared EPR programme.
The post holder will provide support to the EPR programme team, reporting to the EPR Programme
Director and working alongside the three trusts finance and procurement teams, providing overall leadership and direction to the programme on financial and commercial activities.
The role requires demonstrable finance and commercial experience operating with a diverse group of senior stakeholders and have effective consultancy skills to gain credibility quickly; understanding and digesting complex and detailed information to offer advice and expertise and have that well-received through strong stakeholder engagement. You must demonstrate the rounded communications and engagement skills that is likely to result in successfully influencing outcomes.
Main duties of the job
1 To support the Director of EPR Programme with all aspects of financial and commercial management of the EPR Programme to ensure financial and commercial viability.
2. To provide the EPR programme and the trusts with comprehensive financial and commercial information and advice relating to all aspects of the EPR programme to enable and support managers to plan and monitor delivery of their work stream efficiently and effectively.
3. To support the EPR Programme Director with the preparation of capital and revenue income, and expenditure budgets in accordance with guidelines and deadlines provided by the EPR Programme Director.
4. To lead on the reviewing/auditing of cost-based management information for the programme to ensure that the cost of delivering the programme is accurately reflected. To undertake benchmarking to enable comparison and evaluation when necessary.
5. To support the programme in the management of the expenditure and income budgets, advising on variances and challenging on adverse expenditure and developing monthly forecasting plans throughout the financial year. Continually act to promote financial control and stewardship to safeguard the use of funds and promote value for money. Ensure the appropriate use of funds within the programme.
6. As a senior lead working internally and externally to deliver projects and initiatives, to time and in a cost-effective way.
About us
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully Qualified CCAB or CIMA Accountant
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in Accounting
- Evidence of in-depth specialist knowledge over a number of financial and accounting procedures, disciplines, commercial practices and procedures
Desirable
- MCIPS accreditation or evidence of equivalent level of experience
- ACCM Expert status or evidence of equivalent level of experience
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience in a senior financial management position
- Experience of managing a team, provide high quality and accurate financial support to the EPR programmeExperience of managing a team, provide high quality and accurate financial support to the EPR programme
- Presentation of financial and non- financial information.
- A sound understanding of NHS funding streams
Desirable
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of contract law and contract models
- knowledge of Supplier Relationship Management and Industry Engagement
Desirable
- Knowledge of the NHS Trust financial regime
- knowledge of category management approaches, tools and techniques
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address
GWH, SFT and RUH Swindon, Sailsbury and Bath
Royal United Hospital Combe Park
BA1 3NG