About this role
Job summary Job Summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as a Finance Officer and be part of our award winning finance team.
Based in Trust Headquarters at St. James's University Hospital, you will play a key role in providing excellent financial management support, working closely with both clinical and corporate departments to ensure sound financial decision-making. You will play a vital part in month end processes, financial analysis and reporting.
Main duties of the job Why you should join our Team At Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, you'll be part of one of the largest and most respected NHS organisations in the UK, helping to support high-quality patient care through excellent financial management. As a Finance Officer within our Financial Management team, you will gain valuable experience working alongside dedicated finance professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment. We are committed to developing our staff, offering opportunities for learning, career progression and professional development. If you are looking for a rewarding role where your work has a direct impact on the delivery of healthcare services, we would love to hear from you.
About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.
Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description Job responsibilities For questions about this job, contact:
Dan Parker Research & Innovation Accountant [email protected]
What you will bring to the role Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships and provide clear financial advice and guidance to both finance and non-finance colleagues. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, ensuring financial information is processed, checked and maintained in line with Trust policies, procedures and Standing Financial Instructions. Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, investigate discrepancies and support informed decision-making. Effective organisational skills, able to manage competing priorities, work independently within agreed procedures and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. A proactive and professional approach, demonstrating integrity, a commitment to continuous improvement and personal development, and the ability to contribute positively to team performance and service delivery. Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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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 Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address Trust Headquarters LTHT
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)