About this role
Job summary
Since October 2020 the responsibility for the commissioning of Adult Secure Care mental health, learning disability and autism services has transferred from NHS England (NHSE) Specialised Commissioning to Provider Collaboratives (PCs).
Fifteen PCs nationally coordinate and deliver care for adult patients requiring low and medium secure care.
The East Midlands area PC is called IMPACT.
IMPACT is a partnership of 9 NHS and independent sector providers and is led by Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS FT as the Lead Provider.
The other organisations in the collaborative are:
Cygnet HealthcareDerbyshire Healthcare NHS FTElysium HealthcareLeicestershire Partnerships NHS TrustLeicestershire Partnership NHS TrustLincolnshire Partnerships NHS FTNorthamptonshire NHS FTPriory HealthcareSt Andrews Healthcare
In order to preserve integrity and avoid conflicts of interest, Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust as the Lead Provider developed an arms-length commissioning and clinical oversight function (the IMPACT commissioning hub). IMPACT's commissioning hub's role involves understanding the local population and empowering local clinicians and Experts by Experience to design improved pathways of care. Through the Lead Provider arrangements IMPACT also sub-contracts other providers e.g. to support discharges from secure care, assure the quality of services and lead the necessary reporting regionally and nationally to NHS England.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for providing accurate financial advice, information and support to service managers within the designated Services, using a business orientated accounting approach.
To support the Deputy Head of Finance in providing information and support to Service Managers.
Roles at this level require someone demonstrating a commitment to studying (AAT member or equivalent) with good finance and business experience. The post holder should be familiar with general ledger systems and possess the ability to work on their own initiative whilst prioritising workload. The individual will be required to respond to the day-to-day financial data/information requirements of a number of service managers and the interpretation of these for the relevant service, including direct liaison with budget managers. The post involves identification of work for Assistant Management Accountants.
Those working towards the qualification requirements will be considered for a transitional role on a lower grade.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 10,500 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health and forensic health services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 80 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings and secure environments.
We are one of the largest mental health and community health Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Job description Job responsibilities
Financial Improvement
Offer a business orientated accounting approach using different information sources and tools both internal and external to the organisation, covering financial modelling, reporting, and appropriate challenge and/or advice.
Financial Plan
To assist the IMPACT Finance Manager in the preparation of financial projections, plan and budgets for designated services in accordance with timetables and cost improvement programmes as agreed by the IMPACT Managing Director. Ensure that all recurrent budgets are accurately maintained throughout the financial year.
Provision of Financial Information
Provide guidance & support to the IMPACT Finance Manager to enable effective financial control. To calculate costs relating to changes to posts/ services on an ad hoc basis, taking into account all relevant information and preparing with reasonable assumptions. To analyse & prepare detailed financial statements & forecasts and make them readily understandable to non-financial managers.
Understand and use complex spreadsheets, databases and systems necessary to maintain and monitor financial information.
Financial Reporting
To ensure all necessary financial entries have been input in order to maintain the integrity of the financial position. Identify reasons for financial trends to support the process of providing accurate & timely financial reports for Services and incorporation within Partnership Working Group, Board reports and national returns. To assist the IMPACT Finance Manager in the preparation of current and forecast position of budgets.
General Ledger
Assist in the month/year end financial close down of the general ledger (i.e. local/forensic) in accordance with agreed timescales/deadlines.
Systems development
Participate, if required, in the proposals for development and implementation of systems, processes and procedures within the finance department or external to finance having an impact on other areas.
Relationship Management
Ensure that professional interaction with others leads to positive and supportive relationships with internal and external agencies. Provide advice, challenge and support on value for money.
Staff management
Identify the work that should be undertaken by Management Accounts Assistant (s) and the required outputs.
Education and Development
a) Self
Participate in appropriate training course or updates in accordance with mandatory requirements and individual PAD. Maintain professional membership.
b) Non-Financial Managers
To assist in the process of training and educating all service managers to understand and appreciate the financial statements presented to them.
We are expanding our team to establish a dedicated response function to support the delivery of urgent, high-priority service change across our Collaborative. This role will offer an opportunity to join a focused team within a team, working directly with senior leads in a fast-paced, reactive environment.
The post holder will deliver clearly defined tasks at pace, with a strong emphasis on daily and weekly outputs. The role requires a highly responsive, proactive approach, with the ability to prioritise rapidly changing demands and act on direction quickly and effectively.
While working within a supportive and collaborative team, this is a delivery-focused role with clear expectations around performance, accountability, and timely completion of work. This expansion reflects increased operational demand rather than turnover, and the successful candidate will play a key role in helping the team respond to system priorities.
As with all IMPACT roles this post will be offered as a hybrid working arrangement (part home and part office working).
Potential TUPE process.
IMPACT commissioning support hub may potentially be moving through a TUPE process to Northamptonshire Healthcare Advanced Foundation Trust in the near future. There is strong support for a single hub model within the East Midlands, aimed at delivering financial efficiencies, streamlining governance, and reducing variation. The merger approach will strengthen collaboration and alignment. The merger will not affect fixed term contracts or any changes to required job descriptions advertised.
If you would like to know more and to speak to a member of our team, please contact Maria Marks [email protected]
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.
This salary/ skill levelis below the minimum required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
To possess one of the following: - Certificate level CCAB/CGMA, member of AAT, or a Finance or Accounting degree.
Contractual Requirements Essential
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Physical Requirements Essential
Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties.
Training Essential
Evidence of continuous professional development
Experience Essential
Experience within a Management Accounts environment.
Desirable
NHS experience Staff supervisory experience
Knowledge Essential
Basic understanding of how NHS Finance operates
Desirable
Integra ledger and Crystal reports
Skills Essential
Possess numerical and analytical skills to problem solve and find solutions Good oral and written communication skills and have the ability to convey financial issues to non-finance managers Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and respond flexibly Good IT skills - must be competent at Excel, Word Processing etc Evidence of working within a team and being an active team player
Desirable
Ability to lead and motivate a team Experience of financial software packages
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 Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address Westminster House
The Wells Road
Mapperley
NG3 3AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)