About this role
Job summary
There is an exciting opportunity within the commissioning finance team at BSMHFT.
Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health, Learning Disabilities & Autism Provider Collaborative (BSOL MHLDAPC) is a partnership between Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (BSMHFT) and the third sector represented by the VCFSE Collective.
The BSOL MHPC formally went live on the 1stApril 2023 and BSMHFT became the Lead Provider for the new collaborative, taking on the delegated commissioning and contracting responsibilities under a service integrator arrangement with Birmingham & Solihull Integrated Care Board. This includes the responsibility for all age mental health across Birmingham & Solihull.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Finance Manager in providing a comprehensive financial management and business support service to the Provider Collaborative.
The post holder will be responsible on a day-to-day basis for the management of a small team providing financial planning, reporting, training and business support to the Provider Collaborative in addition to deputising for the Finance Manager in their absence.
The post holder will support the Finance Manager in providing robust financial planning including financial forecasting and risk assessment.
The post holder will also be supporting the Finance Manager for monitoring the Provider Collaborative financial flows and producing monthly cashflow reconciliations.
The post holder will be responsible for overseeing most of the VCSFE contracts, Section 117 Packages and will be attending Clinical Quality Review Meetings (CQRM's) to represent finance.
In addition, the post holder will be an active member of the Finance Directorate contributing to its development.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached jobdescription and person specification.
This role gives the opportunity for hybrid working and you will typically be asked to work in a hybrid way, working from your home and also from Trust HQ The Uffculme Centre, or any other agreed site.
Person Specification
Knowledge Essential
Demonstration from Key Aspects of JD and PS
Experience Essential
Demonstration from Key Aspects of JD and PS
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.
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Employer details Employer name Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Yardley Court
Frederick Road
Birmingham
B15 1JD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)