Job summary We are looking to recruit a Head of Income & Costing to lead the Trust's Income and Costing team with internal and external income reporting as well as leading on clinical income and patient level costing advice to the organisation. This opportunity is a great role for someone wanting to develop their current finance experience within an influential financial team. The role is a key position that supports delivering month end reporting, business planning and advising on focus areas for Cost Improvement Plan utilising benchmarking information. The role reports directly toAssistant Director of Financial Planning and deputises for them asrequired The role also has line management responsibility for three qualified posts and therefore would suit someone who values development and who wants to expand their line management skillset. Main duties of the job The post holder acts as the Trust's expert on Patient Care income, Service Line Reporting, Patient level costing and the National cost collection interpreting national guidance and providing advice for Finance business partners and Trust operational management. Formulate and implement plans to ensure Service Line Reporting is successfully implemented across the whole Trust. Develop the Trust's and Divisions understanding of service line reporting, ensuring that it is effectively communicated throughout the organisation. Provide advice and training for managers, non financial staff and other finance staff on all aspects of Clinical Income and costing. This will involve seeking and interpreting published guidance as appropriate. Support the Assistant Director of Finance - Financial Planning in the construction of the annual and long term financial plans. About us 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 health care 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. Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support. Date posted 28 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 435-1LSC-UHMBT-002-25 Job locations Moor Lane Mills 2 Moor Lane Lancaster LA1 1QD Job description Job 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/ Job description Job 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 Qualifications Essential CCAB Qualified or equivalent Extensive post qualification experience or equivalent Evidence of CPD or equivalent Desirable Management & Development of Staff Experience of working with NHS finance ECDL Experience Essential Working extensively with clinicians, obtaining trust and co-operation despite often difficult messages to be delivered Knowledge of NHS service delivery, costing methodologies and clinical coding processes Experience of working within the NHS The NHS and its financial regime Desirable Detailed understanding of the financial framework of the NHS Skills Essential Knowledge of the NHS and its financial regime and of NHS service delivery Knowledge of management accounting techniques and cost accounting techniques and relevant Financial Reporting Standards Good analytical and technical accountancy skills Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills Good negotiation and influencing skills with an ability to lead change Desirable Knowledge of the EFIN Ledger system Person Specification Qualifications Essential CCAB Qualified or equivalent Extensive post qualification experience or equivalent Evidence of CPD or equivalent Desirable Management & Development of Staff Experience of working with NHS finance ECDL Experience Essential Working extensively with clinicians, obtaining trust and co-operation despite often difficult messages to be delivered Knowledge of NHS service delivery, costing methodologies and clinical coding processes Experience of working within the NHS The NHS and its financial regime Desirable Detailed understanding of the financial framework of the NHS Skills Essential Knowledge of the NHS and its financial regime and of NHS service delivery Knowledge of management accounting techniques and cost accounting techniques and relevant Financial Reporting Standards Good analytical and technical accountancy skills Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills Good negotiation and influencing skills with an ability to lead change Desirable Knowledge of the EFIN Ledger system 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Moor Lane Mills 2 Moor Lane Lancaster LA1 1QD Employer's website http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)