Assistant Cashier
The closing date is 22 June 2026.
As an Assistant Cashier you will assist in the delivery of administrative and cashier services to patients, wards, relatives and other customers of the Trust. This includes but is not limited to providing an income and expenditure service, advisory services regarding the Trust's financial and administrative functions, and security/safe custody of patient’s property.
Main duties of the job
* Ensure all income received is accurately counted, receipted and banked in accordance with the Trust’s Standing Financial Instructions.
* Administer a petty cash service for Wards and Departments, advising on authorisation limits and the process regarding petty cash transactions.
* Maintain and implement effective security measures with the Cashier’s Office for the control and handling of cash, patient’s valuables, controlled stationery and lost property.
* Recepting and secure custody of patient’s property – maintaining appropriate records and safe return to authorised staff members.
* Provide information to patients, staff and the public regarding the Trust financial services in line with the Trust’s SFI’s and other regulations.
* Scrutinise and distribute travel expense costs to patients who are in receipt of a qualifying benefit, in accordance with the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme.
* Payment of Samaritan Fund Loans and Social Work‑Related cheques in conjunction with the Trust’s Social Work department.
About us
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities. We recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust.
Benefits
* On‑going support.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme and salary sacrifice car schemes.
Job responsibilities
See attached Job description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Knowledge
* Competent using Microsoft Office applications and finance systems.
* Hold GCSE or equivalent UK qualification in Mathematics.
* Experience on ESR / Oracle or Unit4 systems.
Experience
* Experience handling cash, payments or financial transactions accurately.
* Previous NHS or public sector finance experience.
Skills
* Able to communicate professionally with staff, patients and external stakeholders.
* Experience dealing with sensitive or challenging situations.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) is required to check for any previous convictions.
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
£25,760 to £27,476 a year, pro rata.
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