Job overview

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a leading acute healthcare provider with a budget of £750 million and a workforce of 7,500 dedicated professionals. Operating across two main hospital sites, as well as several smaller locations, we are committed to delivering outstanding patient care and innovative healthcare solutions.

In recent years, the Trust has undergone significant expansion, developing our services and investing in major capital projects. These include the construction of a cutting-edge orthopaedic ‘barn’ theatre for the region, a purpose-built teaching and accommodation building for medical students and the acquisition of a private hospital in Fordcombe. As we look to the future we are at a crucial juncture, balancing ambitious service development plans with the need to ensure financial sustainability.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Director of Finance to provide strategic leadership. This is a pivotal role in ensuring we maintain a financially sustainable course while continuing to provide high-quality care. The Director of Finance will be responsible for two key areas:

Key responsibilities

• Developing a best-in-class finance function: Leading a high-performing, proactive finance team committed to continuous improvement. This includes ensuring robust financial systems, accurate reporting, streamlined processes and a focus on staff development.
• Providing excellent customer service to operational and clinical teams: Ensuring financial information is translated into meaningful insights for non-financial colleagues, driving financial sustainability. The role will work closely with corporate functions such as HR and business intelligence to provide a holistic view of performance and strategic decision-making.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact in a forward-thinking NHS trust. If you are a strategic and innovative finance leader with a passion for excellence in healthcare, we welcome your application.

Working for our organisation

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 7,500 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

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Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below