Head of Financial Improvement

The Head of Financial Improvement will play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of the Trust's overarching approach to financial sustainability. This will include the use all available information to evaluate, monitor and improve the organisation's use of its resources, supporting the development of a multiyear productivity and efficiency plan. The Head of Financial Improvement will also be responsible for the measurement and reporting of the efficiency programme, working with the finance team and operational services to drive efficiencies which will result in cost improvements across the Trust. Working as a member of the senior finance team, the Head of Financial Improvement will play a key role in production of information for the Assistant Director of Finance, Deputy Director of Finance and Executive Director of Finance, Executive Director of Service Development and Improvement and the wider organisation to ensure successful delivery year on year of a sustainable productivity and efficiency plan., development of the Trust and its clinical services To ensure efficient and effective use of the Trust's resources by providing professional challenge in all scenarios. Where appropriate, involvement in the identification & delivery of projects and initiatives which will deliver financial benefit to the organisation. Provide direct support & advice to Senior Colleagues in Finance in management of the financial improvement agenda, preparing assurance and progress reports for internal and external stakeholders including NHS England/NHS Improvement. To act as representative for the Finance Department where required across the financial improvement agenda, at internal or external forums as agreed, ensuring feedback and communication on any matters arising. The post holder will be expected to act independently, taking timely and at times challenging decisions to ensure the delivery. This will be achieved by supporting and influencing both the clinical divisions and corporate functions., To provide financial support to managers, both outside the Finance Department and staff within the Finance Department, to develop Trust efficiency savings, particularly supporting the Trust wide initiatives. Represent the Trust with external partners and other external agencies and have autonomy to make decisions and act in these discussions/negotiations with the support of senior colleagues in Finance. Lead with the Assistant Director of Finance shaping and implementing the organisations transformation programmes, utilising information to identify opportunities for efficiency savings for the organisation and ensuring these are pursued by the relevant services/group. Use a range of data sources including NHS Benchmarking, SLR, PLICS and Model Hospital to understand and communicate where transformation opportunities lie.

• Membership of recognised CCAB, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
  
  At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work., The Finance Department has been at the forefront of change and continual improvement and has recently won a national HFMA award for embracing technology as well as the Public Sector Finance award for Training & Development. The Department is both FSD and FFF level 3 accredited so there is no better time to join this inspiring team.
Our accreditation displays our commitment to being a leading-edge Finance Function, supporting the wider improvement of the North-West finance system and influencing local and national strategy. We actively participate in mentoring and coaching programmes and all staff have opportunities for protected learning time. With our training schemes and support networks, you will be empowered to play a leading role in the future of healthcare, whatever your specialism or interest. And as a member of NHS staff you will receive plenty of discounts from a host of restaurants and high-street stores too. The Trust is committed to the continuous improvement of services and has adopted a lean-based improvement practice to support this. Participation in improvement initiatives is positively encouraged with opportunity to access training to support improvement work. The Trust supports collaborative working with other Acute NHS Providers, across Lancashire and South Cumbria and alongside ICS and the wider NHS colleagues., The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.

It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
• Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
• This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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• Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post. Therefore only applicants, who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application, will be short-listed.
Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained. The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed. The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure will be £27.38.