Deputy Head of Financial Management

An opportunity has arisen for the Deputy Head of Financial Management post at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to join our Finance team., The successful applicant will be responsible for the providing a high quality and comprehensive accountancy service to ensure immediate and long-term financial viability and stability to the directorates within the organisation. Candidates should be future focussed with a passion for improving patient care and demonstrates commitment to achieving both their own and the Trusts goals.

The role will encompass a high degree of the following disciplines:

- Provision of high-quality financial advice and business support to Trust headquarters service Divisions.

- Financial planning, reporting, and forecasting

The Trusts Finance department is Future Focused Finance level 2 accredited; we are passionate about the training and development of our team and this is embedded in our culture. In addition, we are looking for strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work to tight deadlines and be able to challenge and influence others. The successful applicant will be CCAB qualified or a passed finalist.

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

This post is based at Sunderland Royal Hospital Trust Headquarters site; however, hybrid working is in place in the Financial Management Team.

Working for South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust offers a range of benefits including eligibility for a blue light discount card, access to the Trusts lease car scheme and access to the cycle to work scheme.