Total 49 business management project planning job vacancies in altrincham greater manchester wa14 2uq

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Education Manager will support the Workforce and Education Programme to: Plan and deliver educational initiatives for the multi-professional workforce, including developing eLearning modules, videos, webinars, and infographics, aligned with ACCEND. Identify key capabilities within ACCEND, ensuring all educational content aligns with national standards. Engage with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to establish a project steering group, incorporating input from research nurses, oncology experts, patient representatives, and the wider cancer workforce. Manage project timelines and deliverables, ensuring adherence to agreed schedules. Lead liaison with key stakeholders across the syste The indicative roles and responsibilities are as follows: Leadership and Expertise Commission the development of eLearning content, acting as the primary liaison between the Alliance and external developers. Lead the development of video scripts with subject matter experts in research, targeting common misconceptions about cancer research and clinical trials. Collaborate with communication and engagement to create infographics to boost understanding of various research and trial types, ensuring accessibility through consultations with the workforce. Collaborate with HEIs to incorporate cancer research into pre-registration curricula as part of the influencing curricula initiative. Develop a communication and engagement strategy in conjunction with the relevant teams to promote educational materials Set-Up and Organisation Lead a social media campaign focused on research and trials, promoting the educational toolkit. Launch webinars and promotional events, ensuring alignment with the broader Alliance education programme. Attend and contribute to research, workforce, and education meetings, aligning projects with broader programme ambitions Communication and Support Implement comprehensive communication skills training, aimed at enhancing patient advocacy and improving conversations about cancer research trials for the multidisciplinary workforce. Conduct a tender process for selecting a third-party developer to provide AI-based communication skills training. Collaborate with SMEs and the provider to develop communication scenarios that align with ACCEND capabilities, and create a marking scheme for assessment. Lead consultations on developed scenarios, gathering feedback to refine and validate the training material. Develop and distribute promotional materials to support the rollout of training programmes. Support discussions on developing a sustainable model for extending CCT access beyond research nurses. Collaborate with the Research Clinical Lead, Research Pathway Manager, and Senior Programme Lead to support project delivery and strategic alignment Data and Information Identify and engage clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) within the breast workforce for pilot testing communication training simulations. Establish baseline data for CNS participants, monitoring progress and outcomes throughout the pilot. Identify and track key metrics to measure the impact of educational activities on the workforce. Ensure that data is managed effectively and meets GDPR requirements Planning and Reporting Evaluate the workforce impact of the education provided, using data-driven insights to refine and improve offerings. Track and evaluate the effectiveness of CCT, including peer support meetings and evaluations of training initiatives like CanSurviveUK. Oversee budget management Lead sustainability initiatives, working with other cancer alliances and research organisations to promote and license the educational offerings for further use. Lead the definition of outcome measures that can be monitored during the year. Track progress against these outcome measures. Quality assure the programme against agreed standards and business plans, including for the timeliness and quality of reports and meeting of deadlines. Develop and maintain a risk register for the project, reporting risks and issues to the Senior Programme Lead for Education

Your key responsibilities will include: Provide support on contract and agreement matters, business operations and diagnostic output monitoring to the laboratory management team and members of the divisional office. Ensure Specialist Microbiology Services Network Managers and Laboratory Management receive appropriate contract management, business operations and diagnostic output monitoring support; this involves working closely with the Microbiology Network Managers and Laboratory Management Teams in the provision of appropriate information. Support ensuring those NHS contracts and reports submitted for review are compatible with the standard NHS contract clauses and strategic objectives and highlight issues including financial, safety and quality impacts. Provide information and support to the SMS Operations lead on all aspects of activity data including data collection and validation relating to regular outputs such as the regional activity indicators, and monitoring and analysis of such data. Assist the Head of Operations in the establishment and maintenance of robust systems and processes for administration, risk management and business support across the division. Assist the Head of Operations lead in undertaking any necessary analysis of financial and management information in accordance with corporate policies and procedures. Comment on, propose changes and support in the implementation of policies and procedures used by the laboratory (in relation to Business Management). Support for the monthly invoicing of NHS contracted work for NHS customers. Respond to internal and external customer inquiries/ problems regarding invoicing. To keep up to date on developments within UKHSA and to identify and assess and inform the Specialist Microbiology Services Network Managers and the SMS Operations lead about developments in the NHS and Public Health Community. Assist in the development of business cases submitted to the SMS Divisional Office. Provide general administrative and financial support to the Laboratory Office. For a full list of the main duties and responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description. The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Essential Criteria: A degree in relevant field or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level Experience of managing and motivating a team Strong computer literacy including the development and use of spreadsheet applications, databases and word-processing Good communication skills to people at all levels either on a one-to-one basis or to groups Good written communication skills e.g. ability to draft policy/procedure documents, write reports/presentations and business cases Dealing with documents and correspondence of a confidential and/or sensitive matter. Numerate Good organisational skills and systematic approach to working Sound analytical skills and good judgment when providing opinion or advice to others. Strategic thinking ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems For a full list of essential criteria, please refer to the attached Job Description. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours and Strengths. Stage 1 - Application & Sift: You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the above listed 11essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a: Application form(Employer/ Activity history section on the application 1200 word Statement of Suitability. This should outline how you consider your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria. The application form and statement of suitability will be marked together. Please do not exceed1200 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number. If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview. Unfortunately, late applications will not be considered. Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Interview (success profiles) You will be invited to a (single) remote interview. Behaviour's and strengths will be tested at interview. The Behaviour's tested during the interview stage will be: Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions Working Together Delivering at Pace Interviews will be held week commencing TBC. Please note, these dates are subject to change. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Location This role is being offered as office working based at: UKHSA Manchester Laboratory Clinical Sciences CentreManchester Royal Infirmary,Oxford Road, ManchesterM13 9WZ Eligibility Criteria Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants). Security Clearance Level Requirement Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Basic Personnel Security Standard

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Take responsibility for the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of a range of training events and services to meet leadership and management training needs of The Trust and other Maguire client groups internally and externally. 2. Deliver training in a variety of settings, including face to face and on-line, using specialist skills to adapt learning and facilitation accordingly. 3. Deliver specialist knowledge to a range of colleagues which support the strategic development of high-quality leadership and management skills informed by national policy, Trust cultural reviews and contemporary research in both management and leadership practice and educational delivery. 4. Provide expert support to workforce colleagues, to proactively identify development pathways, and specialist training needs and opportunities for all Christie staff. 5. Develop strategies and new, innovative modes of delivery to inclusively meet the needs of all stakeholders, including hard to reach groups, groups with specific learning needs. 6. Facilitate groups and individual sessions which require specialist knowledge, highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to enthuse, inspire and challenge a range of colleagues including senior staff medical, nursing, AHP and managerial groups 7. Contribute to the community of practice groups within the Trust for leaders and managers 8. Deliver training on relationships and people dynamics. Focusing on people, structures and systems, and provide expert advice and support to associate facilitators, being a source of specialist knowledge in OD, leadership and cultural learning. 9. Take responsibility for sourcing, and contracting with external suppliers where appropriate, ensuring cultural alignment and effective and efficient delivery and ROI 10. Deliver specialist training courses to complex and challenging groups, which can include highly emotive and distressing subjects and reactions. Following up and debriefing. 11. Have a proactive approach to the development of new business opportunities, working alongside the Maguire unit lead, and Education Business Manager to develop business cases and bids 12. Design and develop evidence-based tools for evaluation, audit and research in relation to all aspects of the training programme. Identify opportunities for dissemination of output, including publication in peer reviewed journals and presentations and high-profile conferences. 13. Maintain knowledge of current research and development in the field of Leadership, Management culture and inclusivity 14. Analyse evaluation data, research, national policies and guidelines and theoretical developments and recommend options for developing and improving programmes, practices and services accordingly. 15. Represent the Maguire People skills Team, and OD Team at meetings and events, when required. This can include presentation to large groups and conferences to represent the strategy of the team. 16. Contribute to the development of the leadership & Management profile in the Trust, regionally and nationally by identifying opportunities for collaboration, publication and marketing. 17. Communicate and support members of the Maguire People skills and Senior Leadership Team and liaise with relevant staff from the Trust and ICB on a range of matters. 18. Contribute to improving quality and supporting equality and diversity, adapting content to meet the needs of different stakeholders. Have an informed understanding of specialist communication needs which supports local and international markets. 19. Assist in maintaining own and others health, safety and security. 20. Any other duties as may be required from time to time and which are commensurate with the grade of the post. 21. Be involved in the appropriate recruitment of candidates to specialist courses. 22. Work alongside the Senior Trainer in the development of a cadre of specialist trainers which supports the service requirements of the Christie. Personal Participate in the performance review process and annual personal development plan to enable achievement of objectives and management of learning needs Attend relevant mandatory updates Be aware of relevant Trust policies and procedures and work within them Manage time effectively and efficiently Maintain the Christie values and behaviours.

As a Continuing Healthcare Independent Review the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective service supporting managers and staff across the Continuing Healthcare Team to deliver NHS Englands statutory function to facilitate Independent Reviews of CHC eligibility. If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!

Develop and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and other stakeholders from a wide variety of partner organisations, ensuring clear and effective channels of communication. Assist with coordinating an effective change control process, consulting with key stakeholders as necessary. Provide and receive complex sensitive information including highlighting difficult and controversial issues to Programme Management. Liaise with a wide range of teams to ensure a strategic and tactical approach to the programme and ICS workforce arrangements is taken. Coordinate high levels of engagement with a wide range of partner organisations from across the GM networks to ensure projects are effectively implemented. Work with provider organisations to ensure effective connectivity with their developing provider arrangements Work as part of the wider Partnership team and stakeholders to further our organisational goals. Working with other administrators / PAs to provide an effective network of communication including dealing with visitors to the base and being flexible to cover other administrators general duties on the base; Working with all team members in the collection of information for performance reporting on relevant team projects. Act as a first point of contact for area of work for a wide range of stakeholders, dealing and responding effectively with complex queries and passing on relevant information to appropriate team members sensitively and autonomously Communicating and engaging with external and internal stakeholders which may require negotiation skills and understanding the needs/requirements of other organisations, senior professionals and individuals; Ensuring all urgent and/or confidential communications are received and distributed from/to relevant parties in a timely manner. INFORMATION RESOURCES, ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING Carry out timely and accurate information analysis and reporting on agreed areas of portfolio and present findings in an agreed manner. Develop and maintain databases required by job. Maintain administrative and information resources Accountable for the coordination of all project documentation, including effective record keeping and version control of project documentation. Takes decisions on difficult issues where there may be a number of courses of action. Developing and maintaining effective electronic and paper filing systems, to ensure that information is kept securely and is accessible to other members of the team Updating and maintaining data bases and/or spread sheets relevant to work area PLANNING & ORGANISATION Support the coordination of a range of complex projects and initiatives, ensuring that regular reporting arrangements are in place to keep colleagues, programme boards and key stakeholders are kept informed. Support the use of business management tools to coordinate resources and individual project budgets. Organising meeting, events, activities and conferences as requested involving internal colleagues and high level stakeholders. Updating and maintaining data bases and/or spread sheets relevant to work area, and manage meeting arrangements including the taking and distribution of minutes etc. Support specific commissioning work and service specification development, as required To assist with developing business cases as required Organising and planning events and workshops as necessary and preparing supporting information material To support the running of events and workshops, including running a registration desk and supporting the logistics of the event on the day To co-ordinate meetings ensuing that people have good clear information prior to the meeting, and that rooms are available Chasing up queries, progress and solving day to day issues and problems Coordinate human relations activities across the programme, with internal and external stakeholders, including individuals who are autistic or have learning disabilities. Support training and induction of new and existing staff, and wider colleagues where applicable. To process income and expenditure requests for authorisation by senior officers. Coordinate effective project finances both to plan and implement the programme, and to help realise any financial outputs required from the programme e.g. reporting. Support procurement activities as appropriate, both with suppliers and finance colleagues. Supplying the relevant information required for financial management, supporting the head of department and teams by checking and sending invoices for payment.

In response to the Carter Reviews diagnostics work team was introduced, however following the Mike Richards review further investment was secured to increase the team size to manage the increased outputs for Diagnostics including delivery of Community Diagnostic Centres as well as the diagnostic pillar transformation. This role is part of the newly expanded team. The Diagnostics Team support Integrated Care systems to deliver the diagnostics transformation, specifically supporting network formation, review of clinical pathways and implementation of Community Diagnostic Hubs. The overall objective of the team is to improve outcomes and access to Diagnostics ensuring earlier diagnosis and connected patient records. This role will provide programme and project management support to the Senior Diagnostic Transformation Managers as well as the wider NW Diagnostic Team, Senior Managers, Directors and stakeholders. Please see attached JD for more details.

CHP has a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Management Accountant to join our organisation on a full-time, FTC, hybrid basis. This post holder will be a member of the Management Accounts assisting the Finance Manager with process improvement, reviews, and controls of management accounts. The role requires technical accounting expertise (finalist or qualified accountant), with advanced Excel skills, knowledge of Sage and Oracle and with demonstrative experience in process improvement with ability to lead in various transformation projects. At present this role, does not have any lines of report however in future, it's expected that the Senior Management Accountant will take leadership and manage 1-2 members of the Management Accounts Team. Key responsibilities include overseeing the month end close, leading transformation projects within the MA Team, reviewing aged balance sheet items, P&L Analysis, and leading in Estates budgets. The post holder will liaise with internal and external customers as required. Analyse Oracle/Sage to create meaningful and insightful information. Contractual Base Manchester, Birmingham or London

OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY The Project Support Officer is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to the programme management office (PMO). This will include working with PMO team members to develop processes and audit trails to manage, track and report on programme/project progress. Provides a high quality and comprehensive support service to the function. Supervises and manages staff as required Participates in projects for the mental health programme supporting the project or programme of work from initiation to delivery. Schedule and organise meetings (e.g. project board meetings) and other events. Plan/co-ordinate as necessary, undertake formal minutes for meetings and take follow up action as appropriate. Track project deliverables, including expenditure and savings. KEY RELATIONSHIPS The postholder will need to form good working relationships with a range of people, both within and external to NHS GM. Members of the public and service users as appropriate The postholder will progress chase on programme and project activities, including with senior managers and external suppliers. This will require communication which is both effective and perceived as helpful. The postholder will prepare briefing information and deal with routine correspondence, drafting replies as appropriate. Partnership Working/Collaboration The role will require close collaboration and partnership working with internal and external stakeholders across Greater Manchester. Collaboratively suggests and contributes to the development of policies in the project management area. Contributes to development of changes to working practices or procedures for own work area. Contributes to the application of policies outside own work area such as IT security and Information Governance which may have an impact outside of their own work area.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you!

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Supporting the Personalised Care team to facilitate and maintain the delivery of the Personalised Care Programme which supports the GM Cancer strategy Supporting the production of programme documentation, including (but not limited to) regular programme update reports for key internal and external stakeholders, summary action logs, minute taking and collating supporting information for report Leading discrete pieces of work to support the Personalised Care programme, for example, supporting delivery of workforce education, event organisation and data collation, such as surveys Applying project management principles to several delegated deliverables to ensure they are delivered on time and within budget Supporting the development of policies and standard operating procedures across the programmes of work Supporting the review of work programmes to ensure they are updated with milestones, timeframes, and outcomes Supporting implementation of tests / pilots in accordance with established project plans Escalating risks as appropriate to the Programme Director Producing and maintaining documentation which must be precise, accurate and produced in a timely manner and distributed to all relevant parties Providing feedback to stakeholders, undertaking tasks to resolve issues where appropriate and follows up outstanding issues to ensure speedy resolution Ensuring standard administrative approaches are maintained Asking good questions, analysing data, problem solving and developing solutions in partnership with Personalised Care team and stakeholders COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORT Support the team with communications and engagement Support the team with wider administrative tasks such as organising meetings, dissemination of information and collation of feedback Support the Programme Director in writing reports and papers if required, to update the Greater Manchester Cancer Programme Assurance Group and Cancer Board on programme developments and to seek approval for recommended action Promote collaboration between partner organisations relevant to the pathway work programmes Build relationships across numerous cancer pathways and programmes of work and increase engagement with stakeholders Influence and align others towards a common purpose to empower and inspire people to achieve programme success Identify opportunities for engagement and participation in the Personalised Care programmes across GM Represent the team at meetings to update on the progress of programmes of work or on its deliverables as appropriate Establish and develop effective working relationships with all stakeholders Support the team to raise the profile of the Personalised Care Programme using all platforms including social media platforms Keep up to date with research and literature from national and international sources relevant to Personalised Care Review and update the GM Cancer website with relevant documentation and information LEADERSHIP AND EXPERTISE Represent GM Cancer in a professional and positive manner Contribute to the Personalised Care team by developing and sharing knowledge, experience, skills, and best practice Follow prescribed GM Cancer policies and procedures in all relevant aspects of management Work in partnership with other members of the GM Cancer team to support the overall vision and objectives of the programme of work Ensure that projects are delivered within the available resources and agreed timescales, providing regular reports, and raising significant problems/issues in a timely manner Plan effective use of finances to support the projects and budget holder Exert influence upon key stakeholders to ensure that Personalised Care goals and objectives remain a priority in their own work programmes Keep outcomes that matter to patients at the heart of the project and its objectives SET-UP AND ORGANISATION Support the administration of the Personalised Care team and programmes of work Support the team with the preparation of agendas, papers, and minutes for meetings (including board meetings) and relevant task and finish groups, follow up agreed actions with responsible group members, informing the team if there is a lack of progress Build relationships with the GM cancer Team and colleagues across the Greater Manchester and East/Mid Cheshire region Support the Programme Director to provide accurate reporting on progress within the programmes of work Support the Personalised Care team and User Involvement managers to facilitate full-service user participation in all programmes of work and demonstrate how service user input has been used to benefit the programme and its outcomes PLANNING AND REPORTING Work with the team to plan short- and long-term deliverables, regularly monitoring and adjusting plans as required Support the team to determine overall project durations, when activities and events are planned to include their dependencies considering requirements and availability of resources Develop and manage work plans with clear objectives and outcomes as identified by the team Support the team in the reporting of project status metrics to facilitate the identification of project priorities and reporting progress to relevant boards Assist in the tracking of progress against these outcome measures

Here at NICE we are passionate and proud of the work we do and the impact we make. We offer a range of benefits including: NHS pension scheme which is one of the most generous in the UK. We promote flexible working to help staff achieve a healthy work life balance including work from home, compressed hours and flexi start/finish times. Access to a Blue Light Card which includes a wide range of discounts from major retailers, restaurants and more. Holiday entitlement which starts from 27 days plus Bank Holidays Access to modern offices with showers, bike storage facilities and refreshments such as tea and coffee. Access to Staff Networks including Disability Advocacy and Wellbeing Network, Women In NICE, Race Equality Network, NICE and Proud, Eco-NICE, Change Agent Network. Equality and Diversity is highly valued in the organisation. Personal development tailored to your needs. If you feel this is the type of environment, you will enjoy working in then please feel free to contact us for more information or apply now. To be considered for this role, you should be able to particularly demonstrate the person specification criteria in the job advert in your application. However, applicants should be able to demonstrate all essential criteria through the entirety of the recruitment process to be considered for the job. Please see job description attached for full list of responsibilities.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership and expertise To lead on delegated projects, identifying risks, issues and dependencies, considering best practice and current options and ultimately making decisions in the best interest of the project. Pro-actively manage stakeholders, respond to and resolve conflict when this arises through facilitation or other appropriate mechanisms. Be responsible for a high standard of work supporting the delivery of projects on time, to quality standards and in a cost effective manner. Maintain the project initiation document and associated plans with regular team meetings to monitor progress and resources. Demonstrate effective stakeholder management. Support other project managers as and when required. Take into account the impact of any change the projects will have on the business and oversee handover of any products to ensure full ownership and buy-in within the business Advocate the projects at senior and executive levels and ensure active engagement and sponsorship within NHS as a whole. Ensure that the projects maintain business focus, have clear authority and that the context, including risks, is actively managed in alignment with the strategic priorities of NHS. Engage with senior BI representatives from BI teams across GM. Contribute to a collaborative working environment to share learning, innovation and resource. Co-ordination of communication & flows of data and reporting at local and regional level. Responsible for co-ordinating the activities, training and workload of the Band 5 analysts Responsible for system management of the GM Cancer presence within the GMHSCP Tableau environment (Data Sources, Reports) including detailed configuration of systems permissions affecting access to patient identifiable information Responsible for assessing and planning the equipment needs of the GM Cancer Information Function Set-up and organisation Ensure delegated projects and initiatives are delivered on time, to quality standards and in a cost effective manner, adjusting plans as required. Contribute to the development of performance and governance strategies and the development and implementation of improvement programmes. Look for opportunities to reduce inefficiency and maximise the use of resource across the Service, and act upon them to deliver. Improving quality and outcomes To contribute to a robust process and system to produce insightful Cancer performance reporting across the GM region within modern BI Infrastructure. Develop population focused reporting working towards realisation of the GM Cancer Plan. To manage the delivery of delegated Cancer analysis for Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership (GMHSCP). These priorities will include assurance and accountability, commissioning, transformation, quality and safety, finance and policy and strategy development To ensure that quality and outcomes are the focus of all analytical work undertaken To ensure that clinical leadership is central to the delivery of all NHS England activities Communication and support To work closely with analysts in other key partner organisations, consistent with partnership agreements. Able to use input from stakeholders as part of the wider context of work and understand potential sources of bias. Can mentor others through understanding NHS context for their work. To work closely with national and regional executives and their senior teams, championing the use of analysis and insight to improve decision-making on key priorities across NHS England To develop strong networks with key internal and external stakeholders and partners to ensure alignment and coordination of work to maximise impact. Data and information Develop safe yet functional flows of data from the various sources of cancer data, both national and local to deliver a GM & GMEC system view. Developing reports summarising status on issues, appraising outcomes, and providing progress reports for the Head of Department. Collate as required, a range of information and lead appropriate analysis to develop robust business cases and contribute to project products. Analyse, interpret and present data to highlight issues, risks and support decision making. Undertaking risk assessments in line with the G&SCP risk assessment process Develop efficient processes for data collection, transformation and extraction. Develop robust and efficient datasets to feed the requirements of the business intelligence team. They will manage the dissemination of datasets to be available for data visualisation. Planning, Development of Service and reporting To use analytical techniques appropriately to improve decision making in support of NHS Englands core objectives. To ensure that analytical resources are focused on areas where they can have maximum impact. To develop excellent relationships with external providers of information and analysis and ensure alignment and fit. Awareness and practice of NHS Englands relevant external processes for decision making in progressing options, business cases or policy development. For example, economic impact assessment, health impact assessment and strategic needs assessments. They will manage projects to deliver key reporting enhancements to support the collaboration of existing work. They will develop and implement original and innovative solutions to BI problems across the system, to facilitate operational transformation. Responsible for proposing and drafting changes, implementation and interpretation to policies, guidelines and service level agreements (SLAs) which may impact service. Proposes changes to own function making recommendations for other service delivery.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1) Provide support to the Assistant Director of Finance (ADoF), Head of Financial Management (HoFM), Divisional Finance Manager (DFM) and Corporate Finance Manager (CFM) in providing an effective monitoring and reporting service to the trust in accordance with the agreed timetables, procedures and standards prescribed within the trust. 2) Produce annual budgets for divisions, calculating the annual budget from information provided by budget managers, the financial management and wider finance teams, and taking account of external factors. 3) Responsible for producing the draft financial position for the divisions for review by the DFM in accordance with the agreed timetables, procedures and standards prescribed. This will include updating the Trusts financial ledgers on a monthly basis and investigating any anomalies within the divisions in order to resolve these in line with audit guidance. 4) To ensure that all relevant financial data, including all necessary income and expenditure accruals and budget adjustments, has been uploaded in line with the monthly reporting timetable and that all inappropriate transactions are recoded in order to reflect the true financial position. 5) Proactively review accruals for accuracy in conjunction with budget holders on a monthly basis and liaise with other organisations to ensure invoices are sent and received in a timely manner. 6) Investigate material variances within the divisions and analyse expenditure/income trends to inform the production of divisional year-end financial position forecasts. 7) Produce detailed monthly budget statements, summaries and variance reports for the divisions. This will include a written commentary on the financial position to explain the underlying reasons for significant variances and incorporate recommendations for corrective action. 8) Deputise for the CFM, and be an integral part of the divisional management team working with senior managers and other budget holders, including attendance at divisional board and other meetings when necessary. 9) Provide high quality professional financial management advice to budget holders and other staff including informal and formal training. 10) Provide advice to a range of corporate divisions in accordance with the agreed timetable, procedures and standards (e.g. SFIs and SOs) within the Trust and in accordance with financial and legal requirements to relevant bodies external to the Trust (e.g. NHS England). 11) Maintain an on-going working relationship with divisional managers in order to develop an understanding and knowledge base of the divisions to aid the production and presentation of information to inform decision making. 12) Organise and attend regular budget meetings to advise on costing of service changes, budgetary queries, forecasting, savings plans and provide other general financial guidance. 13) Provide financial input into the production of business cases including accurate costs and critical analysis to support service developments that consider all financial implications of a scheme, revenue and capital, the effect the scheme has upon activity and the impact on other services. This will entail liaison with service managers to ensure the cost of delivering the scheme and its activity targets are reflected within the Trusts strategic plan. 14) To provide information for business and service delivery plans for budget holders within the Trust, and to provide analysis which would facilitate easier interpretation of financial data leading to resolution of problems. 15) Assist in the monitoring and evaluation of cost savings identified within the divisional action plans including input into Project Initiation Documents. 16) To produce, where appropriate, trading accounts relevant within the division to reflect the financial position of these trading functions. 17) Work co-operatively across the finance function to ensure that common standards of accounting practice are maintained within the Trust and to share information and best practice to achieve more effective use of resources or enhance productivity; this will be encouraged through rotation of areas of responsibility. 18) Contribute to and where appropriate lead on identified corporate financial projects, for example internal and external monitoring returns including the preparation of elements of the Annual Accounts process. 19) To utilise report writing software with the department, in order to create a tool for more detailed analysis to be carried out therefore enhancing the proactive nature of Accounts function. This involves the design/development of complex crystal reports and the interrogation of such information through the use of data base pivot tables. 20) Develop an understanding of the nature of work carried out by each of the corporate divisions and their requirements from finance on an ongoing basis. 21) Develop an understanding of Service Line Reporting and Patent Level Information and Costing systems and provide information to support the refinement of cost apportionments. 22) To provide cover for other financial management team members absences, including supporting other divisions. 23) Responsible for prioritising own work and ensuring the achievement of work within prescribed timescales. 24) Exercise judgement and initiative within the scope of the role when problems arise by providing possible solutions for resolution to the CFM, DFM, HoFM or ADoF. Alert the CFM, DFM, HoFM or ADoF to any areas of concern. 25) Responsible for the management, supervision, development and appraisal of the Financial Management Assistants and ensuring that there is standardisation of tasks carried out by the Financial Management Assistant including month-end working papers. 26) Responsible for own development and the creation of a personal development plan, proactively identifying development opportunities and maintaining an awareness of local and national agendas. Work with CFM to agree personal objectives. 27) Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour

Manage and deliver agreed tasks in line with SCN principles and practices Maintain control over project support and risks utilising the SCNs PMO tools and functions Provide SCN and other project reporting and assurance as required Liaise with colleague over project links and inter-dependencies Support leads to deliver the overall objectives of relevant programmes Work with wider NHS stakeholders to identify potential service enhancement Support and inform the targeting of safety resources, monitoring, implementation and evaluation of the tasks/projects Coordinate regional and national assurance documentation. Coordinate Equality Impact Assessments. Provide high quality support including complex information and analysis, communications and stakeholder Facilitate and administer meetings and groups, that are high level and complex, and often of a sensitive nature. Ensure accurate and open communication and co-ordination with a range of organisations and individuals, researching and drafting correspondence and papers Ensuring the management of specific tasks, lead report writing and analysis across a range of specialties, functions Be a key member of the team as well as supporting effective communication and stakeholder management. If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!