Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is the biggest employer in Nottingham with over 19,000 staff.
Applicants are invited to apply for the role of Study Leave Coordinator, who oversees and provides a central administration service for all Study Leave requests received by doctors in training employed by the Trust.
Main duties of the job
* Process study leave expense claims in accordance with Trust and NHSE guidance for resident doctors.
* Review and, where necessary, decline claims that lack required approvals or exceed permitted expenditure limits, seeking guidance from the Business & Operations Manager when appropriate.
* Ensure that up‑to‑date study leave information is accessible to resident doctors across all internal systems and websites.
* Maintain accurate financial spreadsheets detailing payments made for study leave, for submission to the NUH Finance Department.
* Support the Business & Operations Manager in preparing journals for internal recharges based on weekly booking sheets and clinical skills course activity.
* Assist in maintaining income and expenditure spreadsheets for both centres.
* Accurately record all income received via card payments for car parking, course fees, and refreshments, ensuring daily submission of transactions to the Finance Department.
* Process payments in person or by telephone, issue receipts, and maintain clear audit trails.
* Support the Business & Operations Manager in ensuring all Elior catering charges to the PGEC are correctly allocated to PMED accounts, raising queries where discrepancies arise.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The role requires a dynamic individual with excellent organisational and communication skills. The Study Leave Coordinator is responsible for administering study leave expense claims for all NUH resident doctors, using the NHSE Accent system and the NUH Easy Expense Payroll system. The post holder will act as a primary point of contact for enquiries relating to study leave expenses, policy compliance, and associated administrative processes.
The role also includes maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the production of routine and ad‑hoc financial reports, and ensuring that all internal and external recharging is completed accurately and in a timely manner. The position requires cross‑site working between the Postgraduate Education Centre, City Hospital, and the QMC Campus.
The successful candidate will be an effective team player, able to manage challenging situations professionally, and work well under pressure. Previous experience in customer service and finance administration is essential.
Person specification
Experience
* Experience & evidence in using MS Office applications.
* Experience & evidence in financial monitoring procedures.
* Minimum of 4 years proven administrative experience.
* Minimum 1 year NHS experience and knowledge of medical hierarchy.
* Good existing relationships already built up with NHS colleagues within this Trust or other Trusts.
* Medical terminology.
* Experience of working in a finance role.
* Office based role.
* Must be able to work cross site.
Training
* Educated to A Level/NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification.
* RSA II Typing or equivalent.
Communications
* Ability to engage with and influence external stakeholders.
* Excellent communications skills, written and oral.
* Experience of negotiating with NHS staff at all levels including Trust Directors, senior clinicians, junior doctors, internal departments and external organisations and Trusts.
Analytical
* Use problem solving and analytical skills when working on difficult projects e.g. doctors in training Foundation Programme and NHSE matching scheme/rotations.
* Use resources cost effectively and ensure financial objectives are met.
Planning
* Ability to prioritise own workload and maintain consistent standards.
NUH welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled, or any other protected group.
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