Chief Finance Officer

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT This is an exciting time for Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH), with a significant focus on investment and innovation, as well as a solid recovery following the challenges of the past few years. DBTH is a leading acute trust in Yorkshire, serving a diverse population of over 440,000 across South Yorkshire and North Nottinghamshire. We operate three main hospital sites: Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Bassetlaw Hospital, and Montagu Hospital, along with several additional service sites. As one of only a small number of teaching hospitals in the region, our modern and forward-thinking Trust employs over 7,200 dedicated colleagues who are committed to providing the highest standards of care for local people. As our Chief Finance Officer, you will be a crucial member of the Board of Directors and Executive Team, responsible for shaping and implementing our financial strategy. Your portfolio includes Financial Management, Capital Projects, Procurement, Estates and Facilities, and Digital Transformation and Information. You will provide the very best leadership to these critical functions to ensure the Trust meets its financial obligations, improves operational efficiencies, and supports high-quality patient services through strategic investments and innovations. Main duties of the job We are looking to attract the very best - someone with a proven track record of financial control and the ability to make the most of public money. Your leadership will be key in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaborative working across our organisation and with our partners both locally and regionally. In all, we require a visionary leader who can navigate the complexities of the NHS financial landscape, drive value for money, and inspire our teams to achieve excellence in all aspects of our operations. At DBTH, we pride ourselves on our inclusive and supportive culture, the "DBTH Way," which emphasises compassion, openness, and excellence. As a role model for these values, you will work closely with myself as Chief Executive and other Executive Directors to embed this culture throughout the Trust and ensure we deliver our strategic objectives effectively. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within one of the region's most important healthcare providers. If you are a dynamic and innovative financial leader with experience in a similar healthcare environment, we would be delighted to hear from you. About us DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belong and Thrive, Here. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers. Job responsibilities We look forward to exploring how you can contribute to the future success of Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals. Please contact our advisors Simon Green and David Heaton at Alumni Global on +44 7842 003 200 to discuss your interest further or more information and details of how to apply, please do not apply via Trac or NHS Jobs. Person Specification Qualifications/Training Educated to a Masters level or equivalent professional experience CCAB qualified (ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA,ICAEW) with appropriate level of credibility and seniorityquired Evidence of continuing professional and leadership development Knowledge and Experience Demonstrable experience operating at a very senior level within the public sector and experience of working with a Board. Evidence of successful and sustained financial management in an environment of organisational change and improvement. Exceptional leadership and communication skills with experience of dealing with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. Evidence of successfully leading, influencing and motivating large teams with differing levels of seniority, background and experience. Experience of leading a culture of continuous improvement that harnesses quality improvement with value for money and efficiency through service delivery development. Evidence of managing complex, organisational wide change projects Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues. Evidence of having championed diversity and inclusion in previous roles (as appropriate to role) Experience in partnership development and collaborative working across systems with diverse partners Experience of working in the NHS and particularly in a provider organisation Wider experience within the health and care environment Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT Depending on experienceVSM Salary dependent on experience #J-18808-Ljbffr