Please Note: The application deadline for this vacancy has now passed.
Vacancy Introduction
“The close of 2023/24 was the 12th year that Leeds Community Healthcare has met its financial targets, achieving this does not get any easier. Our support to the Trust in meeting is this challenge is crucial and whilst we’re not underestimating how difficult this will be we do know there are lots of opportunities to do things differently to ensure we meet our strategic goals. We will be guided by our vision, this will give us direction and purpose, our core values of continuously listening, learning and improving will be key to our success but we will never lose sight of the need to be open, honest and caring for one another along the way.
I feel privileged to be the Director of Finance at Leeds Community Healthcare. The Trusts’ values and behaviours are a core part of who I am and why I want to work here, and I see them represented every day in the colleagues I work alongside. I / we want to work with like-minded people.
Following the promotion of the current post holder, we are now looking for an exceptional person, someone who can inspire, lead and transform our service offer over the coming years and in return you will be supported to maximise your own potential and have a happy and healthy working life. If you share our ambition and live by our values then I very much hope to hear from you ”.
Andrea Osborne – Director of Finance
This is a senior leader within the Trust and as such you will be supported to work autonomously to strategic and operational leadership to the Finance Directorate. We know that staff are our greatest asset and such the Deputy Director of Finance must be an exceptional leader with a proven track record of leading, motivating and inspiring those around you. You will take the lead on the Trust’s Finance Staff Development strategy supporting the development and embedding of a shared vision for the Directorate which will be achieved by individual and team objectives as well as a clear and fair commitment to training and development opportunities. The strategy will ensure all of our activities add value, contribute to the Trust objectives and are performed to the highest professional standard.
The post holder will support the Executive Director of Finance & Resources in delivery of the financial duties, they will take the lead on ensuring a sound system of internal financial control and governance arrangements are in place alongside developing and implementing plans to support long term financial sustainability.
At Leeds Community we are committed to working in partnership so that we can offer the people of Leeds and West Yorkshire services that meet their needs, not our convenience. We are proud of the partnerships we have and as a senior leader the postholder will need to demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively and effectively across organisational boundaries. We are a lead provider for a number of services, so as well as deputising for the Director of Finance you will have the opportunity to work routinely with the partnership boards providing strategic financial advice and guidance to a range of clinical and operational Directors helping to ensure we achieve our statutory financial duties whilst maintaining clinical quality and safety.
If you think this could be the role for you and would welcome a discussion in advance of your application then please get in touch and we will arrange a suitable date/ time
Please contact Ranjit Lall for information about the job ranjit.lall@nhs.net
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
