Senior Cashier

To be responsible for the administration of the cash office and provide a focal point for problem solving and liaison as required. To be aware of and adhere to the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions. To be responsible for the security and maintenance of patients files. Support the clinical services by providing information on patient monies and patient assets.

Responsible for petty cash, patient monies and other reimbursements from cash floats in line with all Trust policies and procedures. Provide reimbursements as required from petty cash in line with Trust Policy. Maintain all petty cash floats at authorised levels and reconcile daily. Recording of all local banking and input of all petty cash transactions from all Trust sites on to the general ledger.

Payment recording, reimbursement and reconciliation of patients monies accounts to the patient monies software and cash book. Responsible for daily reconciliation of the cash book to the patient monies system. Provide balances from Patient monies system and distribute if required to all relevant wards and departments as requested. Liaise with the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) as and when queries arise regarding pensions/benefits.

Raising cheques or arranging bacs payments on patients behalf for payment of bills etc. Liaise with the Assistant Financial Services Accountant and DWP about vulnerable patients who require pensions or other benefits to be paid direct to the Trust with us being Corporate Appointee. Collection, custody and safekeeping of patients valuables handed into the hospital office for safekeeping and the maintenance of corresponding records in conjunction with other cashiers. Dealing with enquiries from patients and visitors in relation to patients financial affairs.

Provide support for other Trust sites to cover cashiers absences as and when required. Receive from wards property after discharge. If appropriate send on to the individual or arrange for collection/delivery. Dispose of dangerous items.

Responsible for cash and banking for the hospital. Cashing of cheques and paying out of monies in relation to the Trusts Charitable Funds. Provide reconciled cash book/bank reconciliations to Financial Services on a weekly and monthly basis. End of month/year duties, working to strict deadlines to complete necessary figures and reconciliations.

To be responsible for the security of the cash office, night safe keys, strong cupboard and safe. Undertake training as and when required enhancing skills/performance directly related to the post. To undertake other appropriate duties as directed, being adaptable to service needs/changes. To adhere to all Trust policies and procedures: especially ensuring information is managed, retained and stored in line with the Trusts Information Governance and Records Management policies and procedures, including ensuring that confidentiality of financial and administrative records is maintained To promote equality and diversity.