Job description

The NHS is building a culture that is positive, compassionate and inclusive – and we all have our part to play.

As employers we are committed to protecting and promoting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our colleagues. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution and supports us to be an Employer of Choice, while helping our colleagues to deliver high quality services for our patients and communities.

As a flexible employer, we want to support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients and you. Talk to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s a job share, part time, hybrid working or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the NW Specialised Commissioning Finance Team. As a Senior Finance Manager, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective service, supporting managers and staff to exercise effective strategic and professional leadership of the Specialised Commissioning Finance function. This post will support the delegation of Specialised Commissioning services to ICBs. In conjunction with the Deputy Director of Commissioning Finance the post holder will provide financial advice and expertise and will lead on a number of finance projects within the hub to support the management of a budget in excess of £2bn.

The role will involve the following:

• Acting as the finance lead for a number of a Specialised Commissioning contracts working closely with contract managers, pharmacists and service specialists.
• Acting as lead finance manager for planning and a defined portfolio of projects in the hub, working with all members of the team on a regular basis.
• Acting as a senior manager in the team, deputising for the Deputy Director of Commissioning Finance as required.
• Working closely with key stakeholders such as ICBs, NHSE national team and providers where required to support service improvements that will improve outcomes for patients.

Main duties of the job

• To assist the Deputy Director of Commissioning Finance in the provision of financial advice to clinicians and managers in the Specialised Commissioning team to support the delivery of national and local priorities and outcomes both in the short and long term.
• To support the implementation of the specialised commissioning strategy.
• To support organisational change and the promotion of quality services.
• To support the ongoing negotiation of contracts with service providers.
• To ensure the reporting of performance data to all key stakeholders.
• Supporting the implementation of the NHSE / ICB financial strategy.
• In conjunction with the Deputy Director of Commissioning Finance lead the effective financial planning for the NW, working closely with colleagues in other Directorates.

Working closely with the ICBs financial teams, the CSU and colleagues in other agencies to:

• review financial plans and performance.
• assess, stress test and monitor the delivery of QIPP plans.
• provide effective interpretation, trend analysis and comparative information.
• identify and report risks to delivery.
• support timely interventions where necessary.
• assist in developing remedial action plans as required
• ensure early escalation of developing issues to Deputy Director of Commissioning Finance.

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:

Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.

Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.

Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care

Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation

Delivering value for money.

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.

Please visit our website via the apply button below for further details on the role, responsibilities and person specification.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
• CCAB qualified or equivalent
• Post qualification experience of minimum 3 years

Experience

Essential criteria
• Expertise of NHS financial regime
• Expertise of contracting
• Experience of NHS commissioning

Skills

Essential criteria
• Highly developed communication skills
• Strong presenting skills of complex information
• Experience of financial planning

Values & Behaviours

Essential criteria
• Commitment to quality
• Personal contribution and supporting others to deliver EDI

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.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button below.