Job summary To provide a key role within the Commissioning & Costing Team, assisting to identify and recover accurate levels of income and improving the information available to the Trust. Main duties of the job Responsible for supporting the management, development and continually improvement of both the Trusts commissioning model to ensure the output produced is robust and satisfies all internal and external reporting requirements i.e. ERF and patient activity calculations, ACM & PLCM submissions, Commissioner validation and compliance issues, as well as ledger maintenance. About us Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers. Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System. As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website. At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest. Date posted 29 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 412-CORP-6934497 Job locations Infinity House Business Park, Mallard Way, Cheshire Crewe CW1 6ZQ Job description Job responsibilities 1. Production of timely and accurate financial performance reports covering monthly, and annual returns for commissioning, which will be both internal and external in nature. 2. To model the impact of National Guidance on the development of Financial Flows, NHS Payment Scheme and Commissioning to assess the associated risks and opportunities. 3. To work closely with all departments to ensure activity is being measured and quantified as part of the Service Level Agreements, and complies with NHS Payment Scheme requirements. 4. To act as financial contact point for ICBs and the Trust, to deal with associated queries in a timely manner and contribute to building effective working relationships 5. Review incomes received against contractual arrangements on a monthly basis, and liaise with Debtors and Technical Accounts to ensure that all income flows are identified and are invoiced to SLA timescales. 6. Ensure that ledger balances reconcile to both contract payments and the commissioning model, highlighting any differences. 7. Provide input into the departments training programme for non-financial managers on an ad-hoc basis. 8. Lead on the resolution of disputes with NCA commissioners across the country. 9. To act as the contact point for hospital staff, patients and the public for advice regarding Department of Health policy and procedures in relation to Overseas visitor charging; to assess the possibility of a patients eligibility for charging exemptions. 10. Report treatment provided to charge-exempt overseas patients to the Department of Health as per Overseas Visitors regulations. 11. Suggest system developments to improve commissioning data extraction and reporting. Close contact with the Business Information Unit and Logex software company - including membership of the Information Services Operational Group (ISOG) and Data Quality and Clinical Coding Group (DQCC)- to implement agreed developments and ensure that specifications meet NHS Payment Scheme and Commissioning directives. 12. Other ad hoc duties as may be required Job description Job responsibilities 1. Production of timely and accurate financial performance reports covering monthly, and annual returns for commissioning, which will be both internal and external in nature. 2. To model the impact of National Guidance on the development of Financial Flows, NHS Payment Scheme and Commissioning to assess the associated risks and opportunities. 3. To work closely with all departments to ensure activity is being measured and quantified as part of the Service Level Agreements, and complies with NHS Payment Scheme requirements. 4. To act as financial contact point for ICBs and the Trust, to deal with associated queries in a timely manner and contribute to building effective working relationships 5. Review incomes received against contractual arrangements on a monthly basis, and liaise with Debtors and Technical Accounts to ensure that all income flows are identified and are invoiced to SLA timescales. 6. Ensure that ledger balances reconcile to both contract payments and the commissioning model, highlighting any differences. 7. Provide input into the departments training programme for non-financial managers on an ad-hoc basis. 8. Lead on the resolution of disputes with NCA commissioners across the country. 9. To act as the contact point for hospital staff, patients and the public for advice regarding Department of Health policy and procedures in relation to Overseas visitor charging; to assess the possibility of a patients eligibility for charging exemptions. 10. Report treatment provided to charge-exempt overseas patients to the Department of Health as per Overseas Visitors regulations. 11. Suggest system developments to improve commissioning data extraction and reporting. Close contact with the Business Information Unit and Logex software company - including membership of the Information Services Operational Group (ISOG) and Data Quality and Clinical Coding Group (DQCC)- to implement agreed developments and ensure that specifications meet NHS Payment Scheme and Commissioning directives. 12. Other ad hoc duties as may be required Person Specification Excel Essential Intermediate Knowledge of Excel Desirable Advanced Knowledge of Excel Data Skills Essential Experience of handling large volumes of data Desirable Ability to analyse large volumes of data Interpersonal Skills Essential Experience in customer or stakeholder engagement Desirable Experience of handling and resolving disputes with customer or non-finance stakeholders Person Specification Excel Essential Intermediate Knowledge of Excel Desirable Advanced Knowledge of Excel Data Skills Essential Experience of handling large volumes of data Desirable Ability to analyse large volumes of data Interpersonal Skills Essential Experience in customer or stakeholder engagement Desirable Experience of handling and resolving disputes with customer or non-finance stakeholders 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). 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). Employer details Employer name Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Infinity House Business Park, Mallard Way, Cheshire Crewe CW1 6ZQ Employer's website https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)