JOB TITLE:DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

BASE:CROSS SITE

DIVISION:CORPORATE

CONTRACTED HOURS:37.5

GRADE:SET THROUGH REMUNERATION COMMITTEE

RESPONSIBLE TO:CHIEF EXECUTIVE

ACCOUNTABLE TO:CHIEF EXECUTIVE

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:TRUST BOARD DIRECTORS, DIVISIONAL AND DIRECTORATE MANAGEMENT TEAMS, CLINICAL LEADS, PROFESSIONAL LEADS, LOCAL AUTHORITY, CCG, NHS TDA, HEALTH EDUCATION WEST MIDLANDS, LETC

JOB DESCRIPTION

As the Director of Finance and Performance Management of a major integrated Trustthe post holder must to be at the forefront of cultural change and communication that links the relationship between sound financial management and the development of services to the benefit of patients and staff.

The successful candidate will have the ability to build credibility with, inspire confidence from and demonstrably influence staff at all levels from ‘ward to Board’. You will set a management culture which unites and galvanises colleagues and staff, promotes devolved decision making, promotes personal accountability, recognises success and deals with under-performance equitably. You must have the clarity of vision to identify commercial opportunities and the acumen and political awareness to capitalise on them.

The post holder will:

  • Provide vision, direction and inspirational leadership to support the Trustin achieve its strategic goals, objectives, culture and deliver growth.
  • Build effective relationships with commissioners supporting contract negotiationsto conclude in a timely manner to enable effective communication and internal business planning
  • Lead a Directorate which recognises the importance of a ‘service ethic’ from all support departments to the clinical/operating areas, clearly establishing systems of support, including timely information and a business partnering approach.
  • Build and inspire confidence from the Trust Development Authority and regulatory bodies as to the soundness, transparency and accuracy of financial/performance reporting as well as in future plans and projections.
  • Lead change management projects which involve both cultural and infrastructural change (e.g. Service Line Management and reporting) ensuring appropriate governance structures in place with frequent stakeholder communication and feedback.
  • Oversee the financial and wider performance management arrangements of Clinical Groups and Corporate Directorates within the Trust, developing comprehensive management information systems that can assure the Trust Board about the use of resources, performance against targets, efficiency and productivity.

KEY RESULT AREAS

  • Working with the Trust Board to provide the financial leadership to support the Trust in achieving Foundation Trust status.
  • The lead role in the development and monitoring of the Trust’s financial strategy, including provision of a framework and support for the preparation of the Trust’s revenue and capital budgets.
  • Provision of strategic financial advice to the Board.
  • Provision of robust and timely reporting to include budgetary control information, including integration with manpower and activity data, account and other monitoring returns required by the Trust Development Authority.
  • Ensure Service Line Reporting is fully implemented and embedded in operational management
  • Proactive contribution towards achieving optimum efficiency in the Trust’s provision of services through VFM studies, benchmarking, etc.
  • Promotion of the highest standards of probity and corporate governance within the Trust through development and maintenance of standing orders, standing financial instructions, etc. and the provision of high quality business risk assurance servicesincluding internal audit.
  • Provision of robust and effective information services, including data quality, confidentiality and system management, to support internal operational requirements and the needs of external organisations.
  • Preparation of the annual accounts and report on the Trust’s Charitable Funds, and ensuring effective management and utilisation of Charitable Funds.
  • Carrying out duties as required from time to time as directed by the Chief Executive and/or the Trust Board. Deputising for the Chief Executive during periods of absence or when required.

NHS Code of Conduct and Trust Values

The NHS Code of Conduct for NHS Managers outlines the central standards of conduct expected ofNHS Managers and seeks to guide them in the work they do and in their decision making. The Code is also intended to assure the public of the high professional standards and accountability within NHS Management.

The Code applies to all Chief Executives and Directors in the NHS and also to other Senior Manager positions with a similar responsibility and accountability.

At Trust level the Code is supplemented by the addition of local Trust values.

The Code and SWBH Trust values apply to this post and the post holder will be required to abide by their terms and fully observe them in the discharge of their duties.

CONFIDENTIALITY:

The post holder must maintain confidentiality of information relating to patients, staff and other Health Service business.

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and the Manual Handling Operations Regulations (1992). This ensures that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors to the Trust.

As a manager you will be responsible for the Trust’s policy on Health and Safety and for taking all reasonable steps to maintain and where necessary to improve health and safety standards. This will include training to ensure that all employees are able to carry out their health and safety responsibilities effectively.

RISK MANAGEMENT:

All staff have a responsibility to report all clinical and non-clinical accidents or incidents promptly and, when requested, to co-operate with any investigation undertaken.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:

The trust has a clear commitment to its equal opportunities policy and it is the duty of every employee to comply with the detail and spirit of the policy.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST:

The Trust is responsible for ensuring that the service provided for patients in its care meets the highest standard. Equally it is responsible for ensuring that staffs do not abuse their official position for personal gain or to benefit their family or friends. The Trust’s Standing Orders require any officer to declare any interest, direct or indirect with contracts involving the Trust. Staffs are not allowed to further their private interests in the course of their NHS duties.

USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:

To undertake duties and development related to computerised information management to meet the changing needs and priorities of the Trust, as determined by your manager and in accordance with the grade of the post

The above duties and responsibilities are intended to represent current priorities and are not meant to be a conclusive list. The post holder may from time to time be asked to undertake other reasonable duties. Any changes will be made in discussion with the post holder in the light of service needs.

SAFEGUARDING – CHILDREN/YOUNG PEOPLE AND VULNERABLE ADULTS

Every employee has a responsibility to ensure the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults at all times and must report any concerns immediately as made clear in the Trust's Safeguarding Policies.

INFECTION CONTROL

The Trust is committed to reducing the risk of health care acquired infection. Accordingly it is essential that you adhere to all Trust infection control policies, procedures and protocols (to include hand decontamination, correct use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and care and management of patients with communicable infections). You are required to report any breaches/concerns promptly using the Trust's incident reporting system.

SMOKING:

This Trust acknowledges it responsibility to provide a safe, smoke free environment,

for its employees, service users and visitors. Smoking is therefore not permitted at any point whilst on duty, in accordance with the guidelines set down within the Trust No-Smoking Policy.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Part One (please address Part One criteria in your covering letter)

Qualifications

  • CCAB/CIMA qualified
  • Educated to first degree standard with evidence of continuing professional development and other professional development equal to or equivalent to a Masters level.
  • Track record of continuous professional and management development

Experience

  • Finance professional with experience at board level and within the acute sector
  • Track record of managing financial strategy, plans and forecasting at Board level to deliver recurrent financial balance in practice
  • Evidence of effective and innovative commercial thinking to deliver improvements to organisational performance
  • Evidence of delivery of financial balance, management of capital developments, effective cash management and productivity improvements
  • Significant experience of leading a finance team to deliver high quality services in a dynamic, changing environment
  • Proven experience of managing and developing systems to deliver quality organisational and benchmarking data
  • Proven experience of developing and reviewing business cases and capacity plans
  • Experience of creating a climate and culture of high performance
  • Successful delivery of significant change processes while maintaining improvement against key performance indicators
  • Evidence of leading transformation, re-design and service improvement

Part Two

Knowledge and Skills

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to present the Trust’s aims, achievements and values with logic, passion and impact
  • Understanding of the Foundation Trust accountability framework and of national health policy
  • Ability to create a culture of innovation, questioning and learning
  • Ability to facilitate change constructively
  • Ability to deliver under pressure
  • Ability to inspire, motivate and support people and teams
  • Business acumen and commercial awareness geared to the risks and opportunities of FT status

Part Three

Personal Attributes

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to present the Trust’s aims, achievements and values with logic, passion and impact
  • An effective decision maker who leads by example and is able to take others with them
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to communicate a vision and engage followership
  • Drive and enthusiasm
  • Able to communicate effectively at the most senior levels
  • Resilience, composure under pressure
  • Flexibility
  • Personal integrity and commitment to ensuring openness and transparency

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Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust

Director of Finance & Performance Management, JD and PS