Trainee Costing Analyst

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Trust's costing team as a Trainee Costing Analyst. The post holder will combine on the job learning and development while playing a key role in developing the Trust's existing Patient Level Costing (PLICS) Model/Service Line reporting.

You will work with key stakeholders across the trust to use PLICs/SLR to further drive efficiency and support patient care. The post holder will support the development of the costing model in line with NHS England's Approved Costing guidance. In addition to SLR the post holder will support the Trust's annual National Cost Collection return and other mandatory cost submissions., Assist the Costing Analyst and the Head of Costing in the timely and accurate production of the Trust's Patient Level Costing and Service Line Reporting (SLR). Work with the Costing Analyst to maintain the Trust's Patient Level Costing system.

Assist in the production of the Trust mandatory costing returns including the National Cost Collection (NCC).

To work with and advise non-finance staff and clinicians in respect of the SLR information and the costing process.

To assist in the continued development of Patient Level Costing across the Trust. To work with colleagues in Information Services, Clinical Coding and Learning & Development to ensure that the underlying activity data is accurate.

Understanding of ABC costing principles

- Passion for costing

- Knowledge of NHS Finance

- Ability to handle large datasets and working with systems

For those completing a recognised professional Accountancy Qualification a study package is available.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.