Total 22 Junior Executive level Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in Leicester, Leicestershire, Le1 1QH

JOB TITLE:Junior Pharmacist (with on-call) (Band 6-7 progression post)

BAND: Band 6 (£37,338 - £44,962 per annum)

BASE: Rotational post working across all sites - travel between UHL hospital sites will be required

On-call:Glenfield, Leicester Royal Infirmary and Leicester General Hospital

HOURS: 37.5 hours (over reference period)

REPORTS TO: Nominated Senior Pharmacist

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Chief Pharmacist


This is a really exciting time to join University Hospitals of Leicester and the pharmacy department in particular. You can expect benefits including:

• Full training and support including for those moving from other sectors, returning to practice and international candidates.
• Equivalent of 1 day per month protected development time (pro rata for part time staff).
• Working with, and learning from, a diverse and forward thinking pharmacy team; we currently have 5 Consultant Pharmacist and 5 Advanced Pharmacist Practitioners, and are seeking to grow this further in the future.
• Flexible working options and a strong focus on work-life balance.
• Access to UHL staff benefit schemes including Vivup and Wagestream with a large range of offers and discounts of products and services, plus salary sacrifice schemes for cars and bikes.
• Relocation expenses available where relevant.

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is one of the largest teaching hospitals in the UK with clinical care and services spanning across three hospitals (Leicester Royal Infirmary, Glenfield Hospital and Leicester General Hospital), with a pharmacy department at each site.

We have an established electronic prescribing system in place across most wards and have automated systems in our dispensaries and some clinical areas. Both the Trust and the pharmacy department embrace innovation and we welcome ambitious members to join our dynamic team.

We provide a comprehensive induction and training period to train you to provide an effective clinical pharmacy service. You will be expected to work closely with the wider multi-disciplinary team including established medical, nursing and pharmacy teams to proactively undertake medicines reconciliation, review prescribing, medicines optimisation and clinically screen discharge prescriptions.

You will have the opportunity to enhance your clinical skills through ward based training, ward based assessments and clinical teaching seminars. Optimal patient care will be your priority and you will aim to ensure timely, effective and safe pharmaceutical care is consistently provided.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Junior Pharmacists with On-call responsibilities

As a junior pharmacist with on-call responsibilities, you will be integral in providing a 24 hour pharmacy service across all three hospitals by partaking in service provision over extended opening hours.

You will work a variety of on-call shifts including evenings, weekends and nights where you will provide a core pharmacy service including; advising medical and nursing staff, processing urgent discharges, supplying emergency medication, releasing unlicensed medication and processing adult and paediatric parenteral nutrition.

As an on-call junior pharmacist you will follow a rotational programme gaining experience in a range of specialties across the 3 sites including:

Emergency and Specialist Medicine
Emergency and General Surgery/Orthopaedics
Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery
Respiratory Medicine Oncology/Haematology/Aseptics
Renal and Transplant Medicine
Paediatrics and Women’s Health
Regional Medicines Information Centre Mental Health

Further Information

The successful candidates will have well developed communication skills, a desire for self-development and organisational skills. You will thrive on the opportunities and challenges provided by a busy and supportive work environment.

Please see attached job description for more information.


This advert closes on Sunday 1 Dec 2024

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join the Research & Innovation (R&I) workforce at University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL).

This is a great opportunity to become a member of the HOPE cancer trials team. We have an ever changing diverse portfolio of clinical haematology and oncology trials including those exploring compounds at the early stages of development. We offer a commitment to support training and professional development needs and the opportunity to develop interests and skills in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

There are close relationships between the Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Themes, University of Leicester and UHL clinical areas across the 3 sites. Funding from the Clinical Research Network (CRN) will support the delivery of research programmes across all specialties at UHL.

The appointee’s main responsibilities include collecting, recording and maintaining data for patients and volunteers on research studies. To support research staff in ensuring the completeness, accuracy and consistency of the data in order to meet standards expected for reporting to regulatory bodies.

To provide support in clinical trials such as preparing, handling and processing biological samples, and data management and resolution, in accordance with the clinical trial protocol and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). To ensure compliance with UHL policies on data protection, confidentiality and security.

The post holder will provide the highest standards of patient care in line with research protocols and ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines, safeguarding the well-being and safety of the patients and integrity of the data.

To work alongside Principal Investigators and the research team to assist in the delivery of a high quality research service of clinical expertise, professional advice, support, guidance and education to the multi-professional team, patients and carers within the research service.

The post-holder will ensure the highest standard is delivered to research subjects and, where relevant to their families, in partnership with all members of the multi professional and research teams.

We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children’s Hospital and run one of the country’s leading heart centres.

Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.

Our purpose is to provide ‘Caring at its best’ and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we’re here to do.

Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that ‘Caring at its best’ is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
• To assist with the acquisition and distribution of relevant trial documentation.
• To assist with the acquisition and distribution of study equipment/tools and ensure relevant health and safety checks are carried out in accordance with relevant Trust Policies.
• To assist in the preparation and submission of documentation for clinical research approvals.
• To create and maintain trial site files for each trial in accordance with ICH-GCP and Research Governance.
• Collection of patient data from medical notes and completion of case record form (CRF) and to liaise with clinical trials coordinators, research nurses and investigators to ensure accurate data collection.
• To transcribe/export data from medical records (paper or electronic) to CRFs (paper or electronic e-CRFs) as required by the study protocol.
• To ensure safe filing and storage of study documentation in accordance to research governance.
• Conduct quality assurance of documentation.
• To organise and prepare for visits by trial monitors as required by the study protocol.
• To take responsibility for liaising with clinical trial units regarding data queries and for checking and resolving data queries.
• To support the assessment of patient eligibility, in liaison with other appropriate health care professionals for clinical trial entry, involving coordination of pre study tests, obtaining results and arranging appropriate appointments as per clinical trial protocol.
• To provide written and verbal information relevant to the research study and support clinical staff in the process of gaining informed consent from participants that are entering into clinical research.
• To deal with telephone enquiries from staff, patients and relatives, ensuring that appropriate personnel are informed in order for actions to be taken.
• To report any adverse events to the appropriate research nurse and/or principal investigator (PI).
• Presenting specific trial information at multidisciplinary team meetings.
• To act in a professional manner at all times when dealing with patients, relatives and representatives from both within and outside of the Trust.
• Co-ordination of specified trials and take responsibility for :• Organisation of any necessary tests and investigations as detailed within the
• Sample preparation (e.g. blood, urine, tissue and faecal samples): retrieval, centrifuging, pipetting, slide making and preparation for storage, liaising with the hospital and external laboratories when appropriate.
• Undertaking low risk clinical duties.
• Maintaining logs of stored samples and freezer temperatures.
• Maintaining adequate stock levels of sample kits.
• Required to hold a phone for a short period of time to monitor freezer/fridge temperatures including during and out of office hours.
• Organising the logistical aspects of diagnostic specimens, packaging, and shipment, including handling of dry ice.
• Resolving data queries raised by sponsoring organisations.
• Archiving all study related material including patient’s notes after study closure.
• Reporting and submitting of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) from this site within stipulated timeframes to sponsor organisations and the Research and Innovation Office.
• Tracking Serious Unexpected Event reporting.
• Maintaining and updating study specific site files.
• Notifying General Practitioners of their patient’s involvement in a clinical trial.
• As a new post holder, training will be provided for the key aspects of this role, and a period of induction identified, however, the post holder will be expected to take advantage of opportunities to upgrade their skills and to attend meetings and workshops to enhance their knowledge.


This advert closes on Thursday 31 Oct 2024

JOB TITLE: Medicines Management Assistant

BAND: 3 (£21,730- £23,177)

BASE: Your primary base will be confirmed at interview, however travel between UHL’s hospital sites will be required

HOURS: 37.5

REPORTS TO: Medicines Management Technician/ Technician Team Leader

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Chief Pharmacist

University Hospitals of Leicester are currently recruiting into our pool of Medicines Management Assistant's.

Our team of Medicines Management Assistants (MMAs) work closely with our Technicians and Pharmacists to provide patient focused care to inpatients and outpatients. Our MMAs work in a number of areas depending on service need, including the Emergency Department (ED), Medical admissions, Surgery, Cardio Respiratory and specialist wards such as Intensive care

This role will involve providing high quality medicines management by ensuring accurate and timely stock management and replenishment is undertaken and dispensing of urgent items.

The successful candidate will be required to take part in the weekend working, bank holiday working, and evening rotas and will be expected to be flexible to support the requirements of the team.

You will be required to Possess QCF/NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent, have good oral and written communication skills and possess good IT/keyboard skills.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
• To work as part of the Pharmacy Team in providing an efficient, effective, and safe pharmaceutical service to patients and customers at ward level, managing ward and patient drug stocks ensuring adequate stock is available on the designated ward by topping up stock, processing extra requests and maintaining stock levels and to dispense (within the main and satellite pharmacies) prescriptions.
• In addition to ward activity you will contribute to the main dispensary service, dispensing medicines for In patients and discharge including cytotoxic medicines and controlled drugs all in an accurate and timely manner.
• To co-ordinate and process all stock requests for designated ward areas to ensure stock levels are maintained and excess stock is kept to a minimum.
• To identify and pursue personal training needs with the object of improving personal development and performance, and to collaborate in the training of other pharmacy staff as appropriate.

Please see detailed job description for more information


This advert closes on Sunday 27 Oct 2024

BAND: 2

BASE:Your primary base will be Leicester Royal Infirmary however travel
between UHL’s hospital sites will be required

HOURS:37.5 (24/7 roster)

REPORTS TO:Specimen Reception Supervisor

ACCOUNTABLE TO:Through Head of Department to Clinical Director

A vacancy has arisen for the position of Biomedical Assistant in the busy Specimen Reception areas of the combined Haematology and Biochemistry departments (Blood Sciences) within Pathology at University Hospitals of Leicester.

Providing support for the smooth running of the laboratory, your duties will include:

- Receipt of Pathology samples prior to analysis

- Inputting of data from patient request forms onto the system

- preparation of samples for analysis

- The post will also involve a number of general housekeeping duties

- An element of manual dexterity is also required

The pathology service operates on a 24/7 basis, and therefore shifts are arranged during these times, including weekends, evenings and nights.

The successful applicant will be educated to GCSE level with previous experience involving a keen attention to detail.

Highly organised and conscientious, you have the ability to plan and organize your own work, and to adapt flexibly when circumstances change. A dedicated team member, you will bring a pleasant and helpful approach. In return for your commitment, you will receive all the training you need to carry out these duties.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
• To assist in the provision of laboratory services.
• Pre-analytical duties include receipt, sorting and numbering of samples, data entry and specimen preparation.
• Post-analytical duties include telephone results enquiries, filing, sample disposal, general laboratory housekeeping and dealing with referred work.
• Has the ability to analyse routine information carefully and break down problems or situations into their component parts. Complete all paperwork accurately using correct grammar and spelling whilst paying particular attention to detail.


This advert closes on Friday 18 Oct 2024

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Estates & Facilities are looking to recruit a Maintenance Assistants who has good understanding of Building, Electrical and Plumbing maintenance.

This is your opportunity to become part of a team that maintains key engineering services at the Leicester General Hospital/Glenfield Hospital. Your skills will assist in saving lives, improving lives and ushering in new life.

Ideally you should have a basic building engineering qualification and have experience of working in a maintenance environment with the need to be versatile and flexible.

With our clear vision to provide caring at its best, our strong values, ambitious quality improvement plans and multimillion pound transformation agenda, there’s never been a better time to join University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

To assist Maintenance Craftsperson (in all disciplines) in such duties as instructed by the Team Manager, working under the supervision of the Maintenance Craftsperson.

Undertake unsupervised routine maintenance and minor repair work that does not justify the attention of a fully qualified craftsman, related to his training and/or experience.

To assist other trades as required by the Maintenance Supervisor.

To use all relevant tools and equipment.

To maintain the workshops, stores, switch-rooms, boiler-house and plant-rooms and the surrounding areas clean and tidy as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.

Compliance with all statutory regulations including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

To be able to work overtime at short notice if available to do so, depending on the needs of the Trust

To ensure that all policies and procedures laid down by the Trust are strictly complied with.Assist higher skill grades on new work and reactive calls

Demonstrate a basic knowledge of workshop safety practices

Undertake statutory planned, reactive maintenance tasks and Inspections.

To undertake training as necessary to ensure that the knowledge and skills base is maintained and developed to meet the requirements of current and future services and changes in legislation.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/


Key Results Areas

Carry out work in accordance with current legislation, codes of practice and best practice guidance

Work safely observing the Trust and departments Health and Safety Policies and procedures.

Work efficiently using technology to work within Service Level agreements and Key performance Indicators.

Carry out tasks and communicate failures and non-conformities to line manager.

To act in a professional manner when undertaking tasks and duties in contact with Patients, Visitors and staff.

Contribute to the development of the CAFM systems ensuring relevant records are kept up to date and readily available.

Administration

Actively participate in the control and transfer of information systems including completion of all paperwork required. (Including completion of all job dockets and timesheets).

To participate in regular team briefings.

Understand and adhere to Trust policies and procedures pertinent to the role.

Participate in the Trust Appraisal system and Personal Development planning

Key Working Relationships

The post holder will maintain good communications and working relationships with;

Members of Trust staff at all levels including nursing staff,

Estates Supervisors,

Estates Managers,

All Estates and Facilities staff across disciplines,

External Agencies,

Emergency services.


This advert closes on Sunday 13 Oct 2024

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

Medical Equipment Maintenance Assistant

(BAND 3)

The Clinical Engineering department are looking for a dynamic Medical Equipment Maintenance Assistant to join our small but dedicated Gas team tasked with the service and repair of over 8500 electro-mechanical devices used throughout the Leicester NHS Trust as well as some of the county based hospitals around Leicestershire.

The role mainly centres around the service and repair of gas based devices such as oxygen flowmeters, suction controllers and cylinder regulators and expands in to other such devices like gas blenders. As such experience in Mechanical systems or Pneumatics would be a distinct advantage as well as prior experience of working in a technical services department. However, training will be provided to the right individual if the correct aptitude is shown.

You will have a safety conscious approach to your work and the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels. An ability to cope under pressure, be adaptable and multi-task is required. Experience of using an equipment database and associated IT skills will be a distinct advantage.

This is a demanding position and you will play a major part in achieving service objectives in a busy and technically challenging environment governed by an ISO9001 quality system.

We will be unable to accommodate remote interviews for this position - all interview will be face to Face.

The main responsibility of the postholder is to undertake servicing and repairing of gas based medical equipment within the trust. The post is one that rotates between each of the sites within UHL.

The postholder is required to work to extremely high standards of workmanship, safety, and accountability within a quality management system (QMS).

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
• Undertake servicing and routine maintenance on medical equipment, to planned schedules / workload and prioritised tasks, upholding working standards, policies, procedures, and objectives in order to maintain professional standards and service delivery.
• Communicate with clinical users to gain a clear understanding of the nature of problems with equipment. Assess the seriousness and implications of the problem and, under advice from senior staff, respond appropriately to the urgency of the user request.
• Check that equipment performs to manufacturer's specification.
• Carry out safety and acceptance testing on a wide range of medical equipment to an approved protocol.
• Undertake first line repairs of medical equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
• Use computer skills to maintain relevant scientific and technical records of work performed. In particular ensure the equipment management computer database (E-Quip) is operated in an accurate, methodical manner with work being logged as it progresses until completion.
• Extract information from the equipment management database in response to requests by clinical staff or Department management.
• Liaise with manufacturers to obtain information on spares availability
• Monitor stocks of appropriate components and spares, requesting where necessary to keep an adequate stock.
• Take responsibility for all tools and equipment within the Postholder’s care. Ensure workshop facilities are kept clear and well-ordered and that all equipment is maintained to acceptable standards.
• Inform management and other Clinical Engineering staff of the condition and performance of the equipment within the Postholder's care.
• Respond to Safety Action Bulletins (SABS) from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and from equipment manufacturers as directed by the Head of Section.
• Participate in regular section meetings.
• Be familiar with and follow the Trust's incident report procedure.

We will be unable to accommodate remote interviews for this position - all interview will be face to face


This advert closes on Wednesday 9 Oct 2024

University Hospitals of Leicester have fantastic opportunities for ambitious individuals to join one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country. Serving the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, we have opportunities to work with experienced staff and develop your future career.

The Adult Critical Care Transfer Service (ACCOTS) primary role is to provide consultant decision-support, coordination and triage of all adult critical care transfer referrals and to perform time efficient, high quality transfer of these patients from hospitals within the Midlands, this role will be integral part in the support of the service.

This role will be located within the ACCOTS service at our Castle Donington base (DE74 2NP), which is easily accessible via local transport, there is also free parking onsite if required.

This role will include daily, weekly and monthly regular tasks such as data input, data validation, rota development while using a range of computer systems.

Please ensure you have the required qualifications as per the person specification as you will be expected to present evidence of these if successful.

Please note this post is not eligible for sponsorship.
• You will work alongside the ACCOTS team to support the Leadership team with administrative duties.
• This is a great opportunity to be part of a diverse service supporting delivery of the Adult Critical Care Transfer service within the East Midlands. You will have the opportunity to undertake a wide range of administrative tasks and duties while working alongside an experienced, highly skilled professional team.
• The role offers the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in a busy and varied environment. Communication and professionalism are an integral part of the role and self motivation and a willingness to have a flexible approach to learning and work is essential

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence.

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
• Following supervision and appropriate training the Apprentice Administration Assistant will be expected to efficiently undertake basic administration and clerical duties, this may include the following:
• To assist in arranging meetings, including associated arrangements and booking rooms.
• To provide support with the maintenance of stock, supplies, and equipment monitoring and ordering.
• To add and update shifts of clinical staff and general rota management.
• To assist with the booking of training sessions and preparing resources for trainers.
• To provide support for staff with photocopying, scanning other admin tasks.
• To develop the knowledge skills and confidence to accurately input data to enable the use of statistical data to inform future development of the service.
• Ensure confidential information is kept securely at all times by locking cabinets and locking their computer screen when not in use.
• Attending and taking part in meetings as appropriate and regular reviews with the Line Manager.
• Be responsible for reporting faults in office equipment to the appropriate contacts.
• Monitor the team mailbox and to forward relevant emails to the appropriate person if necessary, or deal with queries yourself.
• To include typing of minutes, transcripts and preparing meetings agendas where appropriate.
• To undertake statutory training as required in accordance with the Health and Safety regulations and the trusts policies.

please see job description/person specification for further details on the role


This advert closes on Thursday 10 Oct 2024

To assist in the production and monitoring of budgets, in accordance with guidelines and agreed deadlines. This includes: Support in the production of Management Information with particular emphasis on Month end Management Accounts and Annual Budgets. To assist Management in meeting Statutory Obligations. Build and maintain strong relationships with various Directorates to position the Finance Department as a trusted advisory service. Provide the Finance Officers with the necessary information to build and maintain good relationships with external bodies. This includes addressing user needs, such as funding issues, and ensuring income is received by raising invoices when needed. Assist with the daily systems administration of the Department and plan your workload to ensure routine tasks (daily, weekly, monthly) are completed accurately and on schedule in accordance with timetables. Contributing to the continuous improvement of the Team and processes.

Finance Assistant

Fixed Term, Full Time

£23,344 per annum

Location: Chelmsford

Closing Date: Tuesday 27th August 2024 at 11.59pm

Please note that this is a Fixed Term Contract / Secondment opportunity for a period of 12 months.

This position has been classed as an anywhere worker role but has an expectation that the successful candidate will attend the office, in Chelmsford, 2-3 day per month, with the remaining time allowing for remote working if desired.

The Opportunity

Purchase to Pay (P2P) and Income aims to provide a comprehensive financial transactional and support service, maximising new and innovative technology to provide excellent customer service using a multi skilled workforce.

The Finance Assistant supports the Purchase to Pay (P2P) and Income teams to deliver the business plan for financial transactions. With a working knowledge of Financial processes and systems across P2P and Income, ensuring data or income is input accurately, timely and within policy and legislation standards.

Experienced in working as a team member across a flexible and multi skilled workforce, delivering excellent customer service to a variety of Functions by maintaining financial transactions and data within local systems. Recognising and supporting changes in technology to streamline the customer experience.

Accountabilities

• Contributes to the delivery of the business plan for financial transactions, in support of the wider organisational vision.
• Responsible for processing and managing financial transactions, following defined business processes, inputting and interpreting data to ensure quality, consistency, accuracy, timeliness and high performance.
• Responsible for delivering all activities to meet defined deadlines, proactively reporting any risks or issues for early resolution.
• Provides support and guidance to internal and external customers in a professional manner, in line with Financial processes, ensuring that policy and legislation are met.
• Carries out basic reporting for P2P and Income and external customers, which contributes to the management of organisational performance, maximises income and ensures compliance with Financial Regulations and ECC Policies.
• Work flexibly and collaboratively across P2P and Income to deliver finance support.
• Recommend process improvements and redesign to achieve best practice and organisational efficiency.
• Contributes to maintaining currency on legislation changes and translating these into local policy and procedure, to identify and review potential changes in technology.

The Experience You Will Bring

Essential:

• Educated to RQF Level 2 (GCSE) must include English and Mathematics, or equivalent by experience.
• Some knowledge of P2P/Income systems and demonstrable accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchase to pay and e-invoicing experience would be desirable.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Level of good competency using Microsoft office packages including, Outlook, Word and Excel.

Desirable:

• Aptitude and willingness to work flexibly in multi skilled Operational Teams.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret varied information for supporting continuous improvements in service delivery.
• Ability to work effectively within a team whilst remaining focussed and disciplined when working from home.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external customers, suppliers and partners.

To assist the qualified staff in the Radiotherapy Department in the daily care of patients, and efficient running of all the units. Duties will entail both clinical and administrative, but of a non-technical nature.

To be responsible and accountable for the provision of a high quality and efficient Reception service for the radiotherapy department.

To provide a confident and courteous service to patients, carers, and relatives, and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Duties will entail both clinical and administrative, but of a non-technical nature.

· To be responsible and accountable for the provision of a high quality and efficient Reception service for the radiotherapy department
• To provide a confident and courteous service to patients, carers, and relatives, and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

To be able to convey and receive messages accurately and in a timely fashion.

To be able to deliver notes/x-rays/specimens etc. between the areas of work in the Radiotherapy and associated departments.

To act as a chaperone and escort for patients between Radiotherapy and associated departments according to patients needs as deemed appropriate by qualified staff.

To assist in all clinical areas as required, including taking patient observations

To undertake administrative duties, including filing, distribution of mail, booking of appointments as requested by qualified staff.

Support efficient service delivery and implementation of new developments

Actively engage in projects within the department

To update the Aria data system with relevant patient data, ensuring the Radiotherapy Planning and Treatment areas are kept informed of patients’ arrival and subsequent movements within the department.

To be a first point of contact for all telephone enquiries to the department, redirecting as necessary, and ensuring urgent enquiries are fast tracked to the appropriate person.

To respond to all patient enquiries in the reception area, evaluating and dealing with them appropriately, ensuring urgent issues are fast tracked to the appropriate person.

To be aware of the needs of the patients in the waiting area and bring to the attention of the radiotherapy and/or nursing staff concerns regarding patients well-being as appropriate.

To organise collection and distribution of prescriptions on the authorisation of nursing staff.

To organise ambulances and keep records of patients arrival and departure.

To organise and liaise with voluntary drivers when required due to service needs.

To book porters and PSA’s to transport patients within the department and LRI.

To ensure case-notes and x-ray packages accompany patients when returning to wards and other hospitals.

To organise the provision of refreshments for patients.

To order and maintain stocks of beverages for patients.


This advert closes on Monday 2 Sep 2024

Finance Assistant
Thank you for your interest in this post at WQE.
We believe that this is a particularly exciting time to be joining us, offering a real opportunity to make a difference in this thriving and vibrant Sixth Form College. We strive for excellence in all aspects of our work with students; their academic and wider achievements, their learning experiences, the support they receive in their academic progress, their learning environment and their wider experience of College life. The College operates across two closely located campuses, next to the University of Leicester on University Road and a smaller campus at Regent Road.
We are looking to appoint a Finance Assistant to join our Finance team dealing with day-to-day finance duties and administration for the team. The successful applicant will ideally have experience of working within a finance environment, the ability to work in a friendly and professional manner and strong planning, organisational and communication skills. This post will be based at our University Road Campus, although there may be some occasions where the successful candidate will work from the Regent Road Campus.
For our part we shall make every effort to support our new colleagues in making the best of the professional opportunities offered by this post.
This is a permanent, all year round (term time considered), 0.8 – 1FTE post, to commence as soon as possible.
The salary will be on the Sixth Form Colleges’ Support Staff pay scale 7 – 10 with the starting salary for this post being £23,585 per annum.
We offer an exceptional package of benefits to our staff, which for this post includes;
• Annual incremental pay increases, linked to performance, within the pay scale range
• A defined benefit pension scheme
• Staff well-being programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual flu vaccination
• Continual Professional Development
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• On-site parking
We have an active and enthusiastic staff wellbeing group who meet regularly and are committed to adding value to life at work wherever possible, as well as ensuring a strong sense of community, wider opportunities and mutual support exist in our workplace.
APPLICATIONS
Please do not submit a separate CV. Only information on the application form will be used in the selection process. Application forms can be downloaded from our website by clicking Apply Now.Completed applications must be returned by 10pm Sunday 8th September 2024
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 18th September 2024. Full details will be emailed out to candidates.
Please return all completed applications via e-mail only.
Finally, I would like to thank you again for the time taken to consider joining our team here at WQE and in making an application if you decide this is the right step for you.
Paul Wilson Principal

Your new company

Hays Accountancy and Finance South Yorkshire are working with a large public sector organisation in Rotherham.
Due to an internal restructure, the role is immediately available for an enthusiastic and innovative candidate to step in.
Reporting to the Finance Team Leader, you will support efficient and effective delivery.

Your new role

Key role duties will include supporting your team leader to gather, input and process financial data, ensuring all records are processed in a timely and accurate manor. You must process the records in accordance with legislation, billing procedures and collection policies.

What you'll need to succeed

You will have experience working in a similar post within a finance department, with some experience of data input, using ICT systems with Excel as a key focus.
The ability to process large data sets, and manage your own workload.

What you'll get in return

37 hours per week
£23K+ per annum (pay uplift pending)
Paid holidays (minimum of 28 days plus public holidays)
Hybrid and flexible working
Free 24 hour helpline
Personal learning and development plan

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Post title: Finance Assistant – Credit Controller
(Reference: SMB574)
Hours: 37 hours
Salary: £23,344 to £24,616 per annum
Based at our Stephenson Campus
The SMB College Group is a highly successful FE college, formed of two merged and reputable colleges – Stephenson College and Brooksby Melton College. Specialising in land-based, technical, trade and creative arts, we provide an extensive curriculum from Agriculture to Animal Care, Construction to Sport, Hair & Beauty to Care. We are an innovative and highly responsive centre for education and training with campuses in Coalville, Melton Mowbray and Brooksby. SMB College Group work with some fantastic industry partners to ensure they provide the skills needed now and in the future.
An exciting opportunity has arisen at the College for a Credit Controller to join the friendly finance team based in Coalville. Reporting into the Financial Accountant, you will oversee the colleges debtor ledgers and recover of debts in line with the college debt collection policy. This involves chasing debts via the phone and on email, issuing statements and letters, and referring debts to the external debt collection agency. You should be a good communicator, able to Liaise with budget managers, learners and customers to resolve queries.
You will have a passion for innovation, bringing new ideas and embedding new technologies into the learning environment.
In return, you can expect the opportunity to work with an organisation that is committed to the ongoing development of its people. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
• Career Average Pension Scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, plus discretionary Christmas leave
• Onsite free parking at all campuses
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Working Opportunities
• Subsidised Canteen
• BHSF Corporate Health Cash Plan option
• Access to discount schemes such as TOTUM and Uni Days
Our full range of employee benefits can be viewed on our website.
Please take a look at the following video and hear from some of our staff members about their experience working at the SMB College Group!Closing Date: Sunday 4th August 2024
We anticipate that interviews will take place on Wednesday 7th August & Thursday 8th August
We value the commitments you may have outside of work and aim to support the professional and personal wellbeing of everyone at The SMB College Group. Our benefits include generous annual leave, a contributory pension scheme and an employee assistance programme. We also offer flexible working such as part time hours, job share and sessional contracts as well as a variety of professional development opportunities.
We strive to be an equal opportunities employer and actively welcome applications from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to a positive approach to employing and retaining disabled people. Disabled applicants will be guaranteed an interview where they demonstrate that they meet the essential selection criteria.
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

A compelling and distinctive opportunity to join the founding staff team at Brook Mead Academy: help shape the future of Leicester’s newest secondary school.
Finance Assistant
LG Band 4 Points 7-11 (£24,494 per annum)
The Mead Educational Trust (TMET) is a family of thirteen primary and secondary schools all based in Leicester and Leicestershire. Together, we seek to Make A Positive Difference to the lives of the children attending our schools. Brook Mead Academy is the newest school in TMET, following on from the successful opening of Castle Mead Academy in September 2019. Brook Mead builds on the outstanding provision enjoyed at our flagship secondary school, Rushey Mead Academy, which far exceeds national averages for progress and attainment, placing it year after year in the top 5% of schools nationally.
We know that education has the power to transform lives. At Brook Mead, we will be Building Better Futures Together! Staff and pupils are united in a mission to excel and secure the best possible future for each scholar by laying the foundations for high academic achievement and all-round personal development.
We believe that knowledge is power and access to powerful knowledge is the right of every child. We want to ensure our scholars leave with a treasure trove of knowledge and skills which will be theirs forever to use for the betterment of themselves and the world. We are looking for a Finance Assistant who will join our friendly team to support with the operations of the school.
• This is a unique opportunity to join a committed and talented team in a brand-new school which will move to a state-of-the-art new building in 2025.
• Our school was judged outstanding by Ofsted in March 2024.
• Staff wellbeing is a priority with constant vigilance around workloads.
• As part of The Mead Educational Trust, you are able to work with esteemed colleagues at Castle Mead, Rushey Mead, Kibworth Mead and Orchard Mead, as well as colleagues in our primary schools.
• All staff benefit from employee support via VIVUP.
• We are a friendly, supportive and sociable team.
• There is opportunity for professional growth with structured conversations throughout the year.
Join us to be build better futures!
Closing Date: Wednesday 17th June at 9am
Interviews: August 2024
Position Start Date: Late August 24
Salary: LG Band 4 points 7-11
Hours of work: 37 hours per week (52 weeks)
Mon to Thurs 8am to 4pm with 30min lunch, Fri – 8am to 3:30pm with 30min lunch
Supporting documents: Finance Assistant Application Pack including job description and person specification.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Brook Mead Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.



Assistant Finance Business Partner
Hybrid
- Leicester, LE3 1UQPermanent, Full Time
£28,000 per annum plus benefits

Here at Serco, we have an opportunity for an Assistant Finance Business Partner to join the Leisure team and support the Finance Business Partner and Serco business leaders to deliver profitable and sustainable growth for services. As our AFBP, you will be responsible for providing dedicated commercial, and financial information to support decisions aligned to strategic and customer priorities, to support winning good business and improve shareholder value. You will work with Business Partners and their portfolio of business to assist in providing assumptions, help influence decisions and support in making recommendations for efficiency improvements to sustain growth.

Serco’s purpose is to impact a better future
- we bring together the right people, the right technology, and the right partners to create innovative solutions that deliver positive impact and address some of the most urgent and complex challenges facing governments globally. Our services are powered by more than 50,000 colleagues working across multiple sectors including defence, space, migration, justice, healthcare, transport, and customer services in four regions: UK & Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East.
As part of this you’ll:

- Support the Finance Business Partner by providing commercial and financial support; challenge and insight into business profitability to drive future performance.
- Understand the customer landscape and their drivers to provide contract / service pricing, cash, and margin optimisation recommendations, ensuring an acceptable balance of risk and return.
- Produce accurate financial records, compliance, business financial plans and forecasts with the Finance Business Partner for use by the Leisure finance team.
- Understand the value drivers of the business and provide guidance on contract / service performance including ROI, scenario planning, KPI analysis and benchmarking.
- Support the portfolio strategy through market, competitor and portfolio analysis and inform market entry and exit decisions.
- Provide information to aid the support for new business, drawing upon the Pricing and Deal Architecture and Legal teams.
- Develop customer relationships to support successful commercial and financial negotiations regarding variable revenue, rebids, and change notices.
- Support business leaders to deliver contractual obligations through identification of over and under delivery, performing root cause analysis, and making recommendations.
- Drive contract / service cost optimisation projects through profitability analysis and efficiency recommendations.


What you’ll need to do the role:

- Ideally you will be working as an Assistant Finance Business Partner or similar, working towards an appropriate professional qualification for the role (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Ability to highlight problems and support innovative and practical solutions.
- Strong commercial acumen, as well as an understanding of relationships between key financial and non-financial business value drivers.
- Ability to interpret and deal with incomplete data.
- Proven experience of building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel as and when required within the UK.


What we offer:

- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Annual leave purchase scheme.
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Flexible working options.
- A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality.
- A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plans, free flu jabs and more.
- A wealth of career development training to suit your future aspirations. These range from role specific training, leadership coaching, formal study and much more to support you to build your career with Serco.
- A safe and supportive culture.
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion.


ApplyPlease click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.
At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.

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