Job summary Finance Officer - Mental Health Care Group - Band 3 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated finance professional to join the Finance team at Bradford District Care Trust. We are looking for a dedicated and innovative person who can demonstrate the drive and commitment needed to really make a difference to support the ongoing delivery of excellent services for our service users. This is an exciting time to join the Finance team at Bradford District Care Trust; the department has just undergone a comprehensive review and restructure to ensure it is fit for purpose to provide high-quality, forward-thinking support to the organisation as it continues to rise to it financial challenges in the coming years. We are looking for a candidate who has a pro-active and positive approach, an ability to develop good relationships with clinical colleagues and is adept at producing, analysing, and developing high quality financial information. Main duties of the job The postholder will be allocated work and tasks which cover the whole of the financial function. The Finance Manager and Assistant Finance Manager will be responsible for agreeing work priorities and coordinating work within the team but the post holder will be expected to work flexibly and enthusiastically to complete a broad and variable range of tasks. The Trust welcomes flexible working including reduced hours, job shares, flexible start/finish times and remote working. This role is primarily a home worker, though the post holder will be required to attend the office based at New Mill in Saltaire at least one day per week (more than one day during initial training). There is free car parking at all Trust sites. The New Mill site which is the main Trust Headquarters is in the heart of Saltaire where there is easy access to parks, historical sites, local shops and rail/bus networks. Closing Date: 2nd February 2025 Shortlisting Date: WC 3rd February 2025 Interview Date : WC 17th February 2025 About us Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: - We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including : Increase mileage rates for > 3500 A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities Plus many more. We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities. The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received. Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 453-25-6929495 Job locations New Mill Victoria Road Bradford BD18 3LD Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role. Right to Work in the UK Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly. Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role. Right to Work in the UK Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly. Person Specification Qualifications Essential oGood standard of general education including Maths and English at GCSE grade C or above Desirable oECDL Advanced level or equivalent experience Experience Essential oExperience of computer software packages including excel spreadsheets Desirable oExperience of working in a finance or business environment. oNHS finance experience. Knowledge Desirable oUnderstanding of general accounting concepts such as accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, petty cash, coding. oTo have knowledge and understanding of computerised finance systems and the interaction with other accounting packages oEffective presentation of financial information oAbility to analyse written and financial information, highlighting variances and trends Person Specification Qualifications Essential oGood standard of general education including Maths and English at GCSE grade C or above Desirable oECDL Advanced level or equivalent experience Experience Essential oExperience of computer software packages including excel spreadsheets Desirable oExperience of working in a finance or business environment. oNHS finance experience. Knowledge Desirable oUnderstanding of general accounting concepts such as accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, petty cash, coding. oTo have knowledge and understanding of computerised finance systems and the interaction with other accounting packages oEffective presentation of financial information oAbility to analyse written and financial information, highlighting variances and trends 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. Employer details Employer name Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust Address New Mill Victoria Road Bradford BD18 3LD Employer's website https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)