Costing Officer

Job title:

Costing Officer

Company

NHS

Job description

The role supports the Costing Accountant and the Head of Business Finance in the accurate production of the Trusts National Cost Collection returns, ensuring that national deadlines are achieved.Main duties of the jobThe post-holder will be responsible for the processing of costing data in accordance with the NHS Costing Manual and annual National Cost Collection. This will require interpretation of guidance and coordination of the work of other team members and divisional colleagues.The Costing Officer will be responsible for providing specialty and procedure costs for business planning and will provide Service Line Reports and analysis to support Service Line Management.The post holder will support the Costing Accountant in the development and on-going delivery of the costing and pricing. function to include Patient Level Costing and Service Line ReportingAbout usUniversity Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.Date posted11 October 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference number205-6694204Job locationsRoyal Stoke University Hospital, University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS TrustNewcastle RoadStoke-on-TrentST4 6QGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential

• Relevant Finance Qualification – NVQ level 4 or similar

Desirable

• CCAB part -qualified accountant and actively studying (or equivalent level of experience)

Skills, ability and knowledgeEssential

• Advanced IT skills – Excel
• Knowledge, equivalent experience & expertise in an NHS Costing role

Desirable

• Knowledge of computerised ledger systems

ExperienceEssential

• Experience of financial accounting systems and procedures
• 2 years working in a similar environment

Desirable

• NHS Finance experience

Personal QualitiesEssential

• Ability to establish rapport and credibility with Finance Directorate and throughout the Trust
• Flexible, enthusiastic and determined
• Ability to deal with difficult situations in a professional manner

Desirable

• A general interest in NHS and Financial issues

Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential

• Relevant Finance Qualification – NVQ level 4 or similar

Desirable

• CCAB part -qualified accountant and actively studying (or equivalent level of experience)

Skills, ability and knowledgeEssential

• Advanced IT skills – Excel
• Knowledge, equivalent experience & expertise in an NHS Costing role

Desirable

• Knowledge of computerised ledger systems

ExperienceEssential

• Experience of financial accounting systems and procedures
• 2 years working in a similar environment

Desirable

• NHS Finance experience

Personal QualitiesEssential

• Ability to establish rapport and credibility with Finance Directorate and throughout the Trust
• Flexible, enthusiastic and determined
• Ability to deal with difficult situations in a professional manner

Desirable

• A general interest in NHS and Financial issues

Expected salary

£37338 – 44962 per year

Location

Stoke-on-Trent

Job date

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 23:59:41 GMT

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