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Job summary

Main area
Finance
Grade
Band 8b
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
320-SNR-0222
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£64,455 - £74,896 pro rata/per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/03/2026 23:59
Interview date
25/03/2026

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Head of Income

Band 8b

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 14,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

if you are blind or visually impaired and require application material in an alternative format- such as Braille, large print, audio or accessible electronic formats or  you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on  01332 788466

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative finance professional to provide strategic leadership in the management of patient income across the Trust. This is a key role supporting sustainable, high‑quality patient care through robust financial planning, insight, and partnership working with NHS commissioners.

About the role

In this role, you will:

  • Provide financial leadership for the management of patient income contracted with NHS commissioners
  • Lead the production of accurate, timely, and insightful information on income and activity performance
  • Play a central role in the annual negotiation and agreement of contract values, ensuring alignment with agreed activity plans
  • Support the development of the Trust’s annual plan by ensuring contract income reflects service delivery ambitions and patient need

Main duties of the job

A key member of the Finance team, this role is responsible for overseeing all patient‑related income receivable by the Trust and leading the Income Team to ensure the accuracy and integrity of income recorded in the ledger.

The postholder will maintain and review income‑related processes to meet local and national reporting requirements and will work closely with the Contract Management Team and operational colleagues to negotiate annual contract values. They will ensure that activity is accurately recorded and priced in line with the National Payment System.

The role also provides timely and accurate income information to support monthly and annual reporting, helping to underpin effective financial management and decision‑making across the Trust.

Closing date of applications: 08 March 2026

Interview date: 25 March 2026

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

 

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Qualified CCAB accountant, with post qualification experience at a senior level
  • Participates in continuing professional development and maintains their professional registration
  • Candidate has full understanding of the different accounting treatment required for NHS by legislation or policy
Desirable criteria
  • Post Qualification experience in a complex organisation

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Detailed knowledge of NHS payment regimes
  • Experience in negotiation and agreement of contracts
  • Experience managing large and complex data sets
  • Experience of implementing new approaches to financial reporting

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Possess professional leadership and management skills and be able to successfully motivate and develop their supporting staff. They will be expected to provide appropriate guidance and advice on technical issues to their team

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantCareLeaver CovenantAge Friendly EmployerNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Lela Parojcic
Job title
Dep Dir of Finance: Strategy, Planning & Income
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01332 340131

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Recruitment Team, Workforce Management
Training Centre
Rehab Block, Level 3
Royal Derby Hospital
Derby
Derbyshire
DE22 3NE
Telephone
01332 788466
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