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The Salisbury Finance Team is delighted to invite applications for the key leadership role of Head of Financial Services.
This pivotal role is instrumental in the delivery of the statutory Annual Accounts, Charitable Accounts and Annual Report. You will also develop and maintain key relationships with our internal and external auditors, ensuring that appropriate financial controls and monitoring arrangements are in place.
We are entering an exciting period for the Trust as a key partner within the new BSW Hospitals Group. The postholder will have a fantastic opportunity to play an instrumental role in shaping and influencing how Financial Services operates in the future, helping to drive development, collaboration and continuous improvement.
We welcome applications from candidates across all sectors who have the relevant skills and experience to meet the requirements of the role. Knowledge of NHS finances would be considered highly desirable.
Most importantly, we're looking for an inclusive and collaborative leader who demonstrates a leadership style aligned with our Trust's values and brings the drive and enthusiasm to promote a culture of improvement within the team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead the provision of an efficient, effective and high quality professional and well co-ordinated financial services team capable of meeting all statutory, regulatory and NHS requirements. The role is designed to build a combination of subject matter expertise and technical skills to develop a strong service delivery. Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
About Us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is part of the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Hospitals Group, alongside Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding, sustainable healthcare through collaboration, innovation and excellent patient care.
With a history spanning more than 250 years, SFT combines a proud heritage with a forward-looking approach to healthcare. We employ more than 4,000 staff, provide around 470 beds and deliver acute, specialist and regional services across Wiltshire and beyond.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, developed and empowered to reach their potential. Flexible working helps colleagues balance work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of patients.
We offer NHS benefits including the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff discounts and onsite facilities.
Salisbury offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a historic city with beautiful countryside, access to the south coast and excellent transport links. Find out more at Experience Salisbury.
and our partners.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education
Education & Experience Essential
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) .
The Salisbury Finance Team is delighted to invite applications for the key leadership role of Head of Financial Services.
This pivotal role is instrumental in the delivery of the statutory Annual Accounts, Charitable Accounts and Annual Report. You will also develop and maintain key relationships with our internal and external auditors, ensuring that appropriate financial controls and monitoring arrangements are in place.
We are entering an exciting period for the Trust as a key partner within the new BSW Hospitals Group. The postholder will have a fantastic opportunity to play an instrumental role in shaping and influencing how Financial Services operates in the future, helping to drive development, collaboration and continuous improvement.
We welcome applications from candidates across all sectors who have the relevant skills and experience to meet the requirements of the role. Knowledge of NHS finances would be considered highly desirable.
Most importantly, we're looking for an inclusive and collaborative leader who demonstrates a leadership style aligned with our Trust's values and brings the drive and enthusiasm to promote a culture of improvement within the team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead the provision of an efficient, effective and high quality professional and well co-ordinated financial services team capable of meeting all statutory, regulatory and NHS requirements. The role is designed to build a combination of subject matter expertise and technical skills to develop a strong service delivery. Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
About Us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is part of the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Hospitals Group, alongside Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding, sustainable healthcare through collaboration, innovation and excellent patient care.
With a history spanning more than 250 years, SFT combines a proud heritage with a forward-looking approach to healthcare. We employ more than 4,000 staff, provide around 470 beds and deliver acute, specialist and regional services across Wiltshire and beyond.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, developed and empowered to reach their potential. Flexible working helps colleagues balance work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of patients.
We offer NHS benefits including the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff discounts and onsite facilities.
Salisbury offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a historic city with beautiful countryside, access to the south coast and excellent transport links. Find out more at Experience Salisbury.
and our partners.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education
Education & Experience Essential
- CCAB Qualified accountant
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Significant senior leadership experience in public sector organisation
- Experience of financial modelling and scenario planning
- Experience writing Board or Exec level reports
- Knowledge of NHS financial planning frameworks and regulatory requirements
- Understanding of financial governance and assurance requirements
- Understanding of productivity and efficiency programmes within healthcare
- Proven experience of business partnering with senior stakeholders
- Ability to translate complex financial data into clear strategic insight
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Experience managing and developing finance staff
- Strategic thinking and ability to see the bigger organisational picture
- Experience working in a multi-organisation or group finance model
- Experience supporting organisational transformation or service redesign
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) .
