There has never been a more exciting time to join us at Cheshire & Wirral Partnership (CWP) than there is right now. Having focussed our efforts over the last year on working at scale & in collaboration across the Integrated Care System, we are now turning our attention back to the transformation of our services, both within the Trust & across the wider system.

You will have responsibility for:

The post holder is responsible for providing a comprehensive range of financial information to support Trust management in making key decisions. Including provision of information for the inclusion in the monthly management accounts for consolidation into Board level & external reports.

Lead on the overall coordination of the financial planning process including establishment of budget setting principles to be adopted across the Trust.

Leading the Financial Management, Income, Contracting & Costing functions ensuring all statutory monthly financial returns are interpreted, prepared & completed on time according to relevant accounting standards, & to a high professional standard.

Help drive organisational improvement through pro-active forward looking data analysis, performance management, process management, customer insight & continuous improvement initiatives.

Lead the development and performance management & delivery of the Trusts efficiency challenge (CIP).

Main duties of the job

The post covers a wide remit managing complex and sensitive aspects of financial work within the organisation and involves working with other professionals at a senior level both within the organisation and externally.

To support a culture of strong visible leadership within the Trust, and an environment in which staff are valued and respected, leading by example in promoting Trust values and behaviours.

Ensure that a continuous improvement culture is promoted and embedded throughout the department, maintaining high quality, streamlined and efficient services.

As lead on Financial Management, working closely with all staff within the Trust to achieve and maintain financial control, financial balance and liquidity.

In addition to nurturing internal relationships, this role requires a strong communicator who is no stranger to developing and maintaining strong and effective relationships across organisational boundaries.

We are seeking a truly charismatic leader with integrity, compassion, and the ability to ensure that work is a vibrant/exciting place to be. The successful candidate will share our values and can engage, inspire and influence at all levels. Demonstrating resilience in the face of challenge you will provide a clear vision and harness the ideas and talents of our committed staff to ensure we are constantly improving the lives of the people we serve.

Closing date:Monday 26th August

Interview:TBC

About us

CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.

Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.

We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.

CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.

To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP.

We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description for full details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment ,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of �13 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified to masters level or equivalent
• Postgraduate management qualification or equivalent
• CCAB qualified
• Evidence of recent continued professional development

Desirable

• Evidence of strong and recent commitment to wider finance staff development (including Towards Excellence Accreditation)

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Specialist knowledge covering more than one discipline
• Thorough knowledge of the NHS financial and performance reporting regimes

Experience

Essential

• Experience of overseeing Trust-wide programmes / initiatives leading successful change management / service redesign processes leading cost improvement programmes
• Experience of providing advice to, and liaising with, managers / staff at all levels, including working with Executive Directors and Senior Clinicians
• Demonstrable experience of working successfully across functional and organisational boundaries
• Experience of successfully managing central / clinical support services in a complex organisation

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS across different organisations e.g. Commissioning, Acute Trusts, Mental Health Trusts

Employer details

Employer name

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Redesmere, Countess of Chester Health Park, Liverpool Road, Chester, CH2 1BQ

Chester

CH2 1BQ

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