Our Organisation
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Job overview
Following promotion of previous post holder we have a substantive post available as Senior Finance Manager within the North East & Yorkshire region of NHS England. This post is for the Senior Finance Manager- Humber & North Yorkshire within the North East & Yorkshire region of NHS England. The post is aligned to the Integrated Care System (ICS) in Humber & North Yorkshire system. Integrated Care Systems are a partnership where local partners - the NHS, councils, voluntary sector and others - work together to create better services based on local needs. Each ICS has an integrated care board (ICB) which is an NHS organisation responsible for planning health services for their local population.
Main duties of the job
A great opportunity to work as part of a dynamic relatively newly formed team with particular focus on working closely with one of the ICSs, delivering effective financial support, challenge & advice across the system as part of working with the ICB & partner organisations to assure delivery of financial requirements supporting great patient care. The role delivers NHS England responsibilities: financial reporting, planning, performance & regulation requirements, is very varied & responsibilities include operational & medium term financial planning, annual plan delivery, financial risk management, productivity & efficiency, major capital business case review, assessing trust governance and efficiency arrangements, application of regulatory responsibilities including CQC Well led financial risk assessments & NHS oversight framework, sourcing & sharing best practice and working with national colleagues in capital, financial reporting & strategic finance teams.
The Operational Finance team operates hybrid working providing the ability to work flexibly from home alongside office-based & other face to face working environments as required. Due to the focus on aligned working with an ICB the posts are based at a regional office within the relevant ICS geographic area but should the postholder will be required to have regular presence in a range of venues across the region, therefore be necessary to have the ability to travel efficiently.
Working for our organisation
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
1. Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
2. Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
3. Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
4. Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
5. Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit NHS England.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Significant experience of operating at a senior level in a complex organisation
* Extensive knowledge of specialist areas acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level equivalent
* Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
* Comprehensive experience of project principles techniques and tools such as Prince 2 and Managing Successful Projects
* Have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
* Have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health and individual provider and commissioning organisations
* Experience of managing and motivating a team/virtual team and reviewing performance of the individuals
* Experience of identifying and interpreting national policy
* Member of relevant professional body
* Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups
* Ability to negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change
* Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options
* Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action, working to tight and often changing timescales
* Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals
* Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others
* Must be able to use initiative to decide relevant actions and make recommendations with the aim of improving deliverables and compliance to policies.
Person specification
Other
Essential criteria
* Able to travel across various sites where applicable
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* CCAB qualified accountant with current membership of a CCAB professional body
* Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
* Significant experience of operating at a senior level in a complex organisation
* Extensive knowledge of specialist areas acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level equivalent
* Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
* Comprehensive experience of project principles techniques and tools such as Prince 2 and Managing Successful Projects
* Have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health and individual provider and commissioning organisations
* Experience of managing and motivating a team/virtual team and reviewing performance of the individuals
* Experience of identifying and interpreting national policy
Desirable criteria
* Have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
* Member of relevant professional body
Skills Capabilities & Attributes
Essential criteria
* Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups
* Ability to negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change
* Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options
* Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action, working to tight and often changing timescales
* Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals
* Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others
* Must be able to use initiative to decide relevant actions and make recommendations with the aim of improving deliverables and compliance to policies
Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
* Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do
* Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to patients and the public
* Ability to operate in a value-driven style consistent with the values of the public services and specifically with the new organisational values
* Works across boundaries, looks for collective success, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others
* Values diversity and difference; operates with integrity and openness
* Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others
* Consistently looks to improve what they do, look for successful tried and tested ways of working, and also seeks out innovation
* Actively develops themselves and supports others to do the same
* Needs to have a thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems
Our commitments to you
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes. We strive to ensure our people feel trusted, valued and empowered. We're passionate about nurturing and developing people. When you join us, we want you to grow and excel, and we offer many opportunities for you to do that. We welcome your talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro-divergent.
We welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you meet all the essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK under the Skilled Worker route are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
If applying for this role on a secondment basis, please make sure you have obtained prior agreement from your current line manager to apply for this position.
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