KMPN Head of Finance - Kent & Medway ICS | Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; Maidstone, Ashford; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a KMPN Head of Finance. The successful candidate will work as a crucial part of the Senior Leadership Team, leading financial, procurement, and contracting strategies for the network. This role offers at least 27 days of annual leave, participation in the NHS Pension Scheme, and flexible working arrangements. The position is critical for ensuring effective financial governance, and the deadline for applications is December 7, 2025.

Benefits

At least 27 days of annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme membership

Blue Light card eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior finance role within a healthcare environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial legislation and governance.
• Ability to lead teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial leadership across the network.
• Develop financial strategies supporting KMPN.
• Manage financial risks and governance.

Skills

Financial leadership

Procurement management

Financial governance

Strategic planning

Job description

The KMPN Head of Finance

Please note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway ICs.

The KMPN Head of Finance is a key member of the network Senior Leadership Team and will work with colleagues, senior leaders and Board members across KMPN, its partner organisations and beyond to provide financial, procurement and contracting leadership for the network; develop and lead financial strategies in support of the overall strategy and direction of KMPN and its partner organisations; and ensure financial risk and financial governance are managed effectively across the network.

Accountability

Accountable for the financial/ contracting / commercial functions within the network and ensuring financial governance.

Strategy and Leadership

• Provide financial, procurement and contracting leadership for the network.
• Develop and lead financial strategies in support of the overall strategy and direction of KMPN and its partner organisations.
• Represent the network at Chief Finance Officers meetings and Trust finance meetings as required.
• Work across Kent and Medway ICs to ensure alignment of revenue and capital planning supports the KMPN needs and priorities.
• Work closely with the KMPN Senior Management Team to determine any capital requirements and ensure that these are included in IC plans.
• Lead on the financial aspects of the development of the next phase of the joint venture when it is expected that all pathology budgets will transfer into the joint venture.
• Be a member of the KMPN Senior Leadership Team, Joint Committee and Finance and Investment Committee.
• Demonstrate and promote the values and leadership qualities of the network.

About the Trust

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second‑best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south‑east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day‑care beds, diagnostic services (X‑ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Flexible Working

We are a flexible working‑friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Benefits

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits.
• Blue Light card eligibility.
• And more; additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below.

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.

Working for Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust/NKPS you will be part of the Kent and Medway Pathology Network (South 8 Network – Kent and Medway Pathology Network is made up of seven laboratories across three pathology services in four acute Trusts).

This advert closes on Sunday 7 Dec 2025.