Guy’s and St Thomas’ is among the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services. Guy’s is home to the largest dental school in Europe and a £160 million Cancer Centre opened in 2016. As part of our commitment to provide care closer to home, in 2017 we also opened a cancer centre and a kidney treatment centre at Queen Mary’s Hospital in Sidcup. St Thomas’ has one of the largest critical care units in the UK and one of the busiest emergency departments in London. It is also home to Evelina London Children’s Hospital. Evelina London cares for local children in Lambeth and Southwark and provides specialist services across south east England including cardiac, renal and critical care services. We lead a number of specialist service networks aiming to ensure children are treated locally where possible, but have access to specialist expertise when they need it. Our community services include health visiting, school nursing and support for families of children with long-term conditions. Our adult community services teams deliver care at the heart of the local communities we serve, working in partnership with GPs, local authorities and other healthcare and voluntary sector organisations. Working with our partners in Lambeth and Southwark, we are focusing on new ways of working to improve care for local patients. In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research. We have a reputation for clinical excellence and high quality teaching and research. We are part of King’s Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres. In partnership with King’s College London we have dedicated clinical research facilities including an MHRA accredited Phase I clinical trials unit. Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best possible patient experience as well as safe, high quality care. We are proud to have one of the lowest mortality rates in the NHS. Following a comprehensive Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection in 2019 we maintained our overall rating of ‘good’. Our adult community services achieved a rating of ‘outstanding’. The commitment of our 23,500 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care. The 2019 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the NHS. We know this has a positive impact on the care provided to our patients. We have one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes anywhere in the NHS. Job overview The South East GLH is a partnership which is led by Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and includes King’s College Hospital, St George’s University Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield, South London and Maudsley, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and University Hospitals Sussex as consortium partners, and Viapath as a delivery partner. Through this partnership, the GLH is responsible for the delivery of high quality genomic testing for the South East region which covers, South London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and parts of Berkshire. The GLH is also part of a network of 7 Hubs nationally which are working together to deliver the national genomic testing service through consolidated state of the art, high throughput, high quality and standardised laboratories. The South East Genomic Medicine Service Alliance is one of 7 Alliances nationally that are working with GLHs to support the systematic implementation of genomic medicine into the NHS. The South East GMSA brings together providers and commissioners across South East England, aligned to the GLH geography, to support partnership working and access to genomic medicine services. The NHS GMS Alliances are accountable for achieving demonstrable improvements across their geographies. The Senior Finance Manager will be based within Non-Clinical Finance and will have oversight for all the financial and billing processes for the South East Genomics Laboratory Hub Consortium. Main duties of the job The post holder will act as the financial expert in developing and implementing the financial billing and invoicing processes for the South East GLH, and modelling current and future service costs in line with NHSE and Trust requirements. The Senior Finance Manager will ensure a complete and robust understanding of all elements of income and expenditure for the GLH and related genomics services, including understanding the impact of service changes. Where not already established, they will set up the financial oversight and reporting structures to enable ongoing monitoring of costs and income. They will support the development of service investment and business cases from a financial perspective. The Senior Finance Manager will also be responsible for reporting financial information to ensure successful billing to NHS England and to/from our pathology providers. The role requires working with senior Trust stakeholders and financial and operational leads from across the consortium and NHSE. To provide financial modelling support to clinical groups and non-clinical directorates as required. Working for our organisation Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation. We are among the UK’s busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark. We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and – as part of King’s Health Partners – we are one of England’s eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research’s biomedical research centres, established with King’s College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities. We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, and neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Finance support and Business Planning To ensure the GLH finance Team delivers a full financial service, which will include: Financial leadership Analytical support Financial commercial acumen Financial reporting Clear presentation of financial and business intelligence to a designated range of stakeholders to support the delivery of an approved financial plan. Ensuring proper financial control is maintained and value for money achieved. To ensure efficient running of the billing and invoicing process for the GLH service and other genomics services. To liaise with stakeholders on regular basis to ensure service goals are achieved. To understand and implement updates from NHSE for the GLH and related genomics services. To propose and agree cash-flow plans with relevant stakeholders. To propose and agree budgeting and forecasting plans with relevant stakeholders. To liaise with Central Finance team for Billing and Invoicing process. To coordinate with the Clinical Directorates within the Trust for Internal recharges process. To make judgements on financial decisions where there may be no precedent. Responsible for ensuring that all reporting is produced accurately and timeously. Responsible for ensuring that all relevant stakeholders receive accurate and clear financial information, ensuring that budgets set reflect the cost of delivering contracted activity baselines and other agreed performance targets. Provide professional strategic financial expertise, support and advice to genomic project groups and services. Undertaking the financial appraisal of each of the proposed options applying advanced, technical financial modelling, including the use of relevant financial decision making ratios and indicators (e.g. discounted cash flow (DCF), and sensitivity analysis. Financial Reporting To ensuring the provision of an executive reporting pack for both Internal and External stakeholders. To work with finance leads from partner organisations to collate and summarise complex financial data To communicate with a range of stakeholders, including the GLH Management Group and performance review meetings ensuring key financial issues are high-lighted and clearly articulated. To assist in ensuring that all financial opportunities are identified, quantified and clearly articulated for the GLH. Attend monthly the GLH monthly Management Group meetings to provide a summary of financial performance as well as forecasts on future finances Responsible in supporting the General Manager, Programme Manager and Operational Director in the provision of financial leadership and guidance in delivering programmes concerned with improved productivity, quality and efficiency. Business Partnering and Financial Modelling The post is responsible for the overall delivery of the Business Partnering and Financial Modelling function for the project. Responsible for the ongoing financial modelling of the GLH, ensuring continued financial viability. To provide financial modelling support to clinical groups and non-clinical directorates as required To develop a training program for Finance Managers within Financial Management to support bids and tenders. Productivity and Efficiency Responsible for promoting a culture of innovation and productivity with an increased focus on service line profitability using appropriate benchmarking. Management and Leadership A senior financial role, supporting the Project Manager in driving the project support ensuring at all times full financial compliance. Responsible for ensuring that all Genomics Senior Managers with financial responsibilities are guided and supported at all times, when carrying out their financial responsibilities. To provide financial leadership to a designated range of relevant stakeholders to support the delivery of an approved financial plan and ensuring proper financial control is maintained and value for money achieved. Responsible, for overseeing the work of junior members of the finance team for Genomics. Responsible for ensuring the coordination required for the provision of financial reports and analysis to the Genomics Senior Management Team. Person specification Previous Experience Essential criteria Post Qualified Experience - Significant amount gained at a senior position, preferably in a specialist financial management role. An in depth knowledge of NHS accounting rules and reporting requirements, and experience in applying these. Experience of interpreting relevant financial legislation & guidance from NHSE/I , To advise & recommend on required implementing for compliance Successful experience of motivating and developing a team to achieve desired objectives. Experience in formulating annual financial plans with senior leaders, providing effective challenge to ensure these meet financial targets and deliver value for money for the organisation. Experience of working within an ever changing & challenging financial environment. Working at both a technical and personal level with senior leaders to implement change. Implementing department policies and procedures consistently & effectively. A successful record of working with senior clinical and non-clinical leaders across the NHS Successful experience of motivating and developing a team to achieve desired objectives. Desirable criteria Experience in a similar role in a large complex Foundation NHS Trust Experience of setting objectives, undertaking appraisals mentoring and coaching staff. Experience of staff performance management including disciplinary policies Skills Essential criteria Excellent communication skills both orally and written. Highly developed interpersonal skills, leveraged effectively to build strong working relationships. Able to present highly complex financial information to non-finance staff including directors in a clear and concise manner. Listens effectively, able to discern & clearly translate the financial and non-financial implications of discussions and content for both business units and finance teams Desirable criteria Ability to work at a strategic level, able to recognise directions and implications of policy Qualifications Essential criteria Masters or equivalent qualification (including CCAB Qualified) or equivalent experience. CPD records up to date Desirable criteria An MBA or equivalent management experience of managing the part of a Financial Management function in a large service delivery organisation. Actively enrols onto professional development courses Guy’s and St Thomas’ celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or study’s at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity , gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership. Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy. As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends. Flexible working We are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance and to work in a way that is best for them and our patients. We will consider all requests to work flexibly, taking in to account the individual’s personal circumstances as well the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the recruiting manager as part of the on-boarding process. Your e-mail address is important to us - We communicate to all job applicants via the e-mail address which has been provided on the application form. Please ensure that you check your e-mail on a regular basis. Please apply for this post by clicking "Apply Online Now." Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. Further details / informal visits contact Name Sarah Moore Job title Head of Non-Clinical Finance Email address [email protected] Telephone number 07749401404