Director of Financial Sustainability - VSM
A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.
£130,000-£145,000
There has never been a more exciting time to join East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, and we are looking to appoint a Director of Financial Sustainability. This opportunity to join our leadership team comes at a time that has never been more important, as we shape and deliver our strategy and work towards better outcomes for patients.
This critical role will support the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) in influencing and driving the strategic development of the Trust. Reporting to the CFO, you will be involved in developing near term and medium-term strategic planning to support and inform effective decision making; helping to ensure the Trust can successfully meet its strategic objectives for patient care and improvement while returning to a balanced budget.
As Director of Financial Sustainability, your key responsibilities will include:
* You will drive operational excellence and maximise the value and efficiency of resource utilisation across the Trust and its five sites which are spread across East Kent.
* You will be leading the development and implementation of strategies to further enhance productivity, to streamline workflows, and to optimise operational efficiency across the organisation. A primary focus will concern identifying specific areas for focus and improvement to support the Trust’s Medium Term Financial Sustainability Plan, by implementing best practice, achieving cost efficiencies without compromising quality of patient care.
* You will be working with a range of other critical partners across the Kent and Medway Integrated Care System and the East Kent Health Care Partnership, to strive collaboratively to achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients, while maximising value for money.
This position requires: a supportive leadership approach, with the post holder adept at great team working; strong practical analytical skills and experience and great communication skills in explaining the opportunities; a robust understanding of healthcare operations and financial management in a financial recovery environment; and the ability to support the CFO in holding other leaders to account for delivery of identified improvements, embedding strong governance to support the CFO deliver lasting change.
We are seeking a candidate with an outstanding track record of success at in the NHS or wider public sector, you will possess first class financial leadership and influencing skills with the ability to forge effective working relationships across a wide set of internal and external stakeholders. You will be an exemplary ambassador for the Trust and have the political nous to support the Trusts interests across the region. The successful candidate could be financially qualified or have the experience of delivering substantial CIP programmes across a hospital environment.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged.
If you would like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Adrian Watts from our recruitment partners on eastkent@mlcpartners.co.uk. Please send your CV and personal statement, stating your motivations to apply and then describing how you meet the role specific requirements given your skills and experience.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Adrian Watts on 0781 629 0865.
* Application closing date is midnight on Friday 6th June
* Panel interviews – week commencing Monday 16th June