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Job summary

Main area
Finance
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
130-AC135-0424
Employer
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Swansea University Health Board Headquarters
Town
Port Talbot
Salary
£23,159 - £24,701 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/05/2024 23:59

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Swansea Bay University Health Board logo

Charitable Funds Finance Officer

Band 3

Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.    


Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.

Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.

Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the  living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until  the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed.


Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.


 

Job overview

A fantastic opportunity to join the Swansea Bay University Health Board Finance Team, as part of the wider Operational Finance Team (OFT).

Following approval by the Charitable Funds Committee, a new Band 3 post has been created to support the Charitable Funds Finance Analyst. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small team that provides financial and administrative support to the Charity.

We are looking to recruit a dynamic, forward-thinking individual, who seeks to improve on processes within the Team and provide a first-class service for the NHS and its Charity. The Department is looking to encourage and support individuals in their development either through on the job learning and/or through supporting formal accountancy qualifications.

Main duties of the job

The Charitable Funds Finance Officer is an integral part of the Swansea Bay University (SBU) Health Board Charity finance team and supports the Charity by providing financial and administrative support to ensure the appropriate allocation and expenditure of donated funds to Swansea Bay Health Board Charity.

At the core of this role is a strong working relationship with the Charity Team, SBU Finance, Accounts payable and Procurement staff, as well as with Fund Advisors, donors, and other key staff, requiring the job holder to be at the centre of a wide inter-departmental network aimed at maximising patient benefit through the effective management of a variety of different charitable income streams.

Reporting to the Charitable Fund Finance Analyst, the post holder will answer financial queries from staff, suppliers and customers, and process financial information accurately and in accordance with procedures in order to provide information for statutory and charity returns.

To provide financial administration support to the Charitable funds finance analyst and financial advice to Charitable fund holders across the Health Board’s charity.

The post holder will also liaise closely with the Health Board’s Charity team providing advice and support on governance around fundraising and other charity team functions.

Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. 

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • 5 ‘O’ Levels / GCSE’s including Mathematics and English
  • AAT NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Customer Care Training

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Working in a team
  • Demonstrate Personal Achievement
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of working in an NHS environment
  • Financial Systems and Packages
  • Working in an office environment

Aptitude and abilities

Essential criteria
  • Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
  • Proficient computer skills, Excel and Word
  • Understanding technical accounting processes
  • Well-developed communication & interpersonal skills
  • Accurate and efficient standard keyboard skills
Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoStonewall Health ChampionsStop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesStonewall Hyrwyddwr Amrywiaeth Diversity ChampionDisability confident employerCore principlesEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental health

Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Liz Gunn
Job title
Finance Manager, Operational Finance Team
Email address
[email protected]
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