Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and highly skilled manager to join the Core Accounting Team (CAT), which forms part of the wider Hywel Dda UHB Finance team. As Deputy Head of CAT, with responsibility for the overall management and performance of the team, the successful candidate will be instrumental to the success and development of this team going forward.
Main Duties of the Job
1. Responsible for the overall management and performance of the Core Accounting Team (CAT) which incorporates the different functions of Debtors, Feeders, Continuing Health Care accounting transactions, Overseas patients and Non-contracted activity administration. The post holder will be expected to deputise for the Head of Accounting & Statutory Reporting as required.
2. Lead responsibility for the core process improvement agenda within Finance.
3. Lead responsibility for accounting ledger integrity.
About Us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.
Job Responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
* CCAB qualification/experience and expertise to CCAB level
* Experience at management level with proven professional and managerial experience and expertise
* Knowledge of integrated financial systems
Experience
* Experience in process improvement project management
* Experience of managing a large team
* Experience of delivering within challenging deadlines
* Demonstrable track record of career advancement and achievement
* Experience of managing change and associated behaviours
* Previous financial experience in the NHS
* Previous experience of working with substantial data sets
Other
* Able to work flexible hours around key reporting milestones
* Able to travel between sites and to All Wales meetings in a timely manner
* Committed and self-motivated
Language Skills
* Welsh speaker (Level 1)
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.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address: Ty Gorwel, Building 14, St Davids Park, Jobs Well Road, Carmarthen, SA31 3HB
Employer's Website: Hywel Dda University Health Board
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