Job Description

The closing date is 29th Jun 2025

Anticipated Interview date(s) TBC

Job summary

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A bank opportunity has become available within our Income function within the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Finance Team. This role will support the Head of Income coordinating & delivering the monthly reporting cycle in line with the contractual requirements.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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Co-ordinate the collection of all activity and cost information to allow calculation of clinical income. Working closely with Information Department, Clinical Coding and clinical teams.


Process the activity (monthly) through a clinical income software package to calculate the Trust's clinical income applying the Payment by Results (PbR) rules.


Analyse, investigate and resolve financial queries and discrepancies


Preparation of monthly reports (internal and external) on the actual v's planned activity and income for the reporting period. This includes a written report on reasons for variances.


Liaise with information and clinical colleagues to ensure all necessary data is captured and data quality is refined.

About us

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At

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options

to help you balance work and life

NHS pension scheme

for long-term financial security

Additionally, you'll gain access to our

Blue Light Card

, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.


We are proud to foster a

diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce

, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset?

Somerset offers the perfect blend of

idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty

, and

breathtaking coastlines

, with vibrant cities like

Bristol

,

Bath

, and

Exeter

just a short drive away - and only two hours to

London

.


The region is home to excellent

educational facilities

, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all

- the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

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Please see attached & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

AAT Qualified or hold a degree in a finance related discipline or equivalent work based knowledge.


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Desirable

Prepared to study (or already studying) for further finance qualification (e.g. CIMA)

Experience

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Essential

Experience with manipulating large Excel data files


Current Financial Legislation


Demonstrable understanding of financial management




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Desirable

Good understanding of NHS Trust financial framework, sound grasp of accounting techniques and principles (especially as they apply to the NHS), and sound understanding of Trust accounting systems

Additional Criteria

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Essential

Good level of competence in Advanced Excel, basic Word and Outlook


Advanced keyboard skills


Good communication and listening skills


Ability to communicate complex information effectively to all levels of staff and management


Ability to influence & negotiate with internal and external parties on a day to day basis.


Ability to process large amounts of data accurately


Experience with manipulating large Excel data files


Good organisational skills used in planning own work


Able to plan routine and sometimes complex tasks involving others


Able to work effectively with minimal management guidance / supervision


Excellent problem solving ability


Works to help the team to deliver excellent customer service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

For help with your application, contact:

Matthew Male


Matthew.Male@somersetft.nhs.uk


01823217830

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 4

Salary

26530.00 to 29114.00 Yearly

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-Time, Full-Time

Reference number

184-OL-BA-2868

Job locations

County Hall

The Crescent

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 4DY