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A leading NHS organization is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join their Clinical Research and Innovation Finance Team. This permanent full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to develop a broad range of financial skills while supporting financial management services across the trust, contributing to research projects, and enhancing your professional development.
Job summary
Applications are invited for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the Clinical Research and Innovation Finance Team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is seeking to obtain a broad range of financial skills within the Clinical Research and Innovation arena.
Working under the guidance of the Research Accountant you will undertake a range of tasks, including office supervision, to support the Research and Innovation Finance Team in the provision of comprehensive Financial Management services across the organisation and to regional services which are hosted by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for candidates who are either AAT qualified or CCAB /CIMA part qualified and able to demonstrate a proven track record in financial management and analytical skills.
Candidates will have a track record of supervising staff and a commitment to their own development and of team members.
A high degree of numeracy, good written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to meet deadlines through effective organisational and planning skills are essential to this post.
Main duties of the jobTo undertake a range of tasks, including office supervision, to support the Research and Innovation Finance Team in the provision of comprehensive Financial Management services across the organisation and to regional services which are hosted by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
To lead in the production of timely and accurate financial reports and supporting information in accordance with best practice, ensuring that the use of resources is optimised.
To contribute to the documentation of standard operating procedures and working practices across Research and Innovation (R&I) monetary management.
To support the production of the annual R&I Financial Plans
To provide financial services for the delivery of R&I projects, including the appropriate management of projects which span financial years in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
As a member of the Financial Accounting Section of the Finance Directorate, the Postholder will is required to undertake specific projects as determined by the Deputy Chief Finance Officer (Financial Accounting) and/or Senior R&I Finance Manager.
About usYou will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes a firm commitment to professional development of it's staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.
The Clinical Research & Innovation Finance team is a team of nine staff led by the Senior Research and Innovation Finance Manager. They are based at the Northern General Hospital within the Finance Directorate and also embedded within the Clinical Research and Innovation Office, located on the Royal Hallamshire Campus where the team provide out posted support.The team also has close working links with university partners and other NHS Organisations.
Details Date posted06 June 2025
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 5
Salary£29,970 to £36,483 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull-time
Reference number190-0417-DIR
Job locationsNorthern General Hospital
Herries Road
Sheffield
S5 7AU
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification Qualifications EssentialThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer nameSheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
AddressNorthern General Hospital
Herries Road
Sheffield
S5 7AU
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Employer details Employer nameSheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
AddressNorthern General Hospital
Herries Road
Sheffield
S5 7AU