About this role
Job summary
The West Midlands CAMHs Provider Collaborative (WMCPC) Commissioning Hub is a delegated function acting on behalf of Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust (BWC) as they are the Lead Provider for the WMCPC.
The Commissioning Hub has a key purpose of acting with delegated autonomy to ensure there is robust financial monitoring of all providers who are party to the WMCPC or contracted by them, and that the strategic objectives of the WMCPC are realised through an agreed programme of work and an ongoing scheme of investments.
This role is pivotal in monitoring the financial performance and completing the financial transactions of the Commissioning Hub.
Main duties of the job
To assist the Deputy Finance Manager in providing to maintain the financial ledger, provide financial management support and advice to the West Midlands CAMHs Provider Collaborative.
To process accounting information in accordance with the agreed monthly accounting timetable and ensuring that the reporting requirements are met.
This post is a training post within the Department and post-holders are encouraged to study for a Professional Accounting Qualification through one of the CCAB bodies.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Eligible to commence study for CCAB or CIMA qualifications - Graduate or equivalent
Desirable
Part CCAB / CIMA qualified or AAT qualified
Knowledge/Experience Essential
Minimum one year experience of working within an accounting environment Experience of providing budgetary support to non-finance staff
Desirable
Experience of working within an NHS management accounting finance function
Analytical and Judgement Skills Essential
Able to perform complex numeric calculations and evidence of good analytical skills. Possess a high level of competency using computer spreadsheet applications.
Professional / Managerial / Specialist Knowledge Essential
Capable of producing concise, accurate and timely reports.
Desirable
Working knowledge of SBS Oracle finance system and Microsoft Office software applications
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes Essential
Excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively with both finance and non finance colleagues Composed and resilient, able to work under pressure Ability to communicate concepts effectively. Position outlook and willingness to embrace change Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the Trust Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion in the delivery of this role Team working Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
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 Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address WMCPC Printing House Street
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
B4 6NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)