Modern Apprentice

www.healthjobsuk.com - jobboard; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Blackburn is looking for a dedicated individual to take on a training position within their Financial Management Department. The role involves assisting in the provision of management accounting information and supporting budget holders. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and relationship-building skills, confidence in their abilities, and will be actively studying towards an AAT or a similar accounting qualification. This position offers great training and development opportunities in a supportive environment, with an emphasis on teamwork and relationship management, especially in a remote working setup.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development packages

Supportive work environment

Recognition through national training awards

Qualifications

• Confident and ambitious individual aspiring to become a team leader.
• Some experience of working within a finance department.

Responsibilities

• Produce comprehensive and timely monthly reporting of the Divisions' financial position.
• Support the budget setting process of the Divisional revenue budgets.
• Assist in the training of budget holders and managers in budgetary management and control.
• Work towards a set development plan to meet the competencies for each stage of the developmental post.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Relationship building

Strong organisational skills

Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team

Education

GCSE or Equivalent English and Maths Grade C/4

Actively studying AAT or similar Accounting Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

Job description

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

One LSC is a new collaborative partnership shared service formed by the five NHS Trusts serving the Lancashire and South Cumbria population of 1.8 million people. We are a shared service run by the NHS, for the NHS and are hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust on behalf of the partner Trusts of the Lancashire and South Cumbria system.

One LSC stands for ‘One Lancashire and South Cumbria’ and reflects the Lancashire and South Cumbria System ambition to have one team serving Lancashire and South Cumbria in a joined-up way. It is jointly run by the five Trusts as a collaborative partnership.

The Trusts that make up One LSC are:

• Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
• Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
• Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

One LSC brings together the Digital, Data and Technology, Estates and Facilities, Finance, People Services and Procurement and Logistics services from each of the provider Trusts to create one central community of professionals. Under one leadership team, they will provide services for and on behalf of all Trusts.

The aim is to bring services more closely together so that we can deliver the best service possible to each of our partner organisations. At the core of One LSC delivery is eliminating duplication, removing unwarranted variation, realisation of the benefits of sharing common systems and processes and ensuring we deliver value for money for our partners, our system and, ultimately, for the communities we serve.

Job overview

The post is a training post. The post holder will assist in the provision of management accounting information which will involve the handling of complex, often confidential data requiring analysis and interpretation.

Main duties of the job

Successful applicants will undertake a set development plan as well as professional studies towards a professional Qualification. We are looking for someone who is confident and ambitious, who aspires to become a team leader and an integral part of our Financial Management Department. Working alongside a fantastic Team of Management Accountants and Divisional Accountants, we are looking for an individual who can use their initiative, be courageous and proactive, to support the Division and its Budget Holders.

Due to the global pandemic there have been many challenges our Finance team have had to face, and we are looking for someone with excellent communication and relationship building skills to join our Finance Family. These skills will be heavily relied on as the team are currently working remotely Full Time, so new staff can expect a warm ‘remote’ welcome but will need to have the ability to build relationships with the team and division whilst working from home.

Working for our organisation

Here at ELHT, we know what we do well, but always continue our aim to be amazing; we strive to provide the very best training and development packages and opportunities for our Finance Team, our ELHT colleagues and our local youth population and have been recognised nationally for this. This year we have been the recipients of 2 prestigious national training awards including the ‘Public Finance – Training and Development initiative award’.

We don’t just look at you for who you are now; we look at you for who you could be in the future. We take training seriously, and encourage you to do the same. We are a University Teaching Trust and want staff to develop their capabilities to the full with a range of learning opportunities and a set development plan. We provide a supportive environment in which to learn, with the opportunity to further your skills and career within an exciting and evolving environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Working with the Financial Management Team, to produce comprehensive and timely monthly reporting of the Divisions' financial position.
• Supporting the budget setting process of the Divisional revenue budgets.
• Assisting in the training of budget holders and managers in budgetary management and control.
• Assisting in the training and development of individuals within the Financial Management Team and wider department.
• Work towards a set development plan to meet the competencies for each stage of the developmental post. Will be proactive in gathering evidence and achieving the set competencies and targets with support from the Senior Divisional Finance Advisors and Deputy Divisional Finance Managers

Person specification

• GCSE or Equivalent English and Maths Grade C/4
• Experience in using Microsoft Office. This particularly applies to Excel
• Actively studying AAT or similar Accounting Qualification
• Some experience of working within a finance department.

Personal Skills

• Ability to communicate with confidence with people of all different levels and backgrounds
• Must be able to concentrate for long periods maintaining due care and attention.
• Ability to organise own workload. Ability to complete numerous routine tasks within tight deadlines.
• Ability to work either autonomously or as part of a team. Enthusiastic, self motivated.
• Ability to keep information confidential.

Dear Potential Applicant,

• Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro‑rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay‑scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
• This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
• Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post. Therefore only applicants, who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application, will be short‑listed.

Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS)

If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained.

The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.

The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure will be £27.38.

This cost is not applicable for a Volunteer post

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of its colleagues and operates a ‘Zero Tolerance’ policy on aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, we provide a first‑class service in recruiting people into positions of trust and aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that as an employer we are under‑representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible. By telephone [phone] or email [e-mail] or write to Employment Services, Parkview Offices, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH

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Consider structuring your supporting information section with clear headings or bullet points. This approach will help both you and the recruiting manager navigate through your application more effectively.

Please note: a young person must be in part‑time education or training until they’re 18. If you are under 18 we are unable to employ you on a full‑time basis, unless it is in an apprenticeship role.

Disclosure and Barring Service checks:

If the role you’ve applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this on your behalf and the cost will be recovered from your salary, either as a one‑off payment, or over 3 months. The level of check required depends on the role that you have been offered. Currently the charges are – Basic DBS check £26.40, Standard DBS check £26.40, Enhanced DBS check £54.40 and Enhanced DBS check with Barred List(s) £54.40. You should be aware that if you are successful in obtaining a position that requires a DBS check but later withdraw your application, you may be required to reimburse the cost of the DBS check. DBS checks remain free of charge for volunteer positions.

In line with guidance from United Kingdom Health Security Agency, all staff and volunteers are required to comply with Trust Infection Prevention and Control processes in relation to safe working.

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