Commissioning Officer

2 weeks ago


Worthing, United Kingdom 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Applications are invited from enthusiastic, motivated and conscientious individuals with excellent interpersonal skills for this interesting and busy post.

Undertake financial and/or payroll processing in accordance with agreed procedures and to agreed deadlines. Investigate and respond to queries from staff and external bodies e.g. suppliers as required.

You will provide support to the Commissioning and Business Support Team, including undertaking financial processing in accordance with agreed procedures, responding to queries from staff and external bodies e.g. suppliers, and general administration as required by the team.

Computer competence, strong customer care, communication and team working skills are all required.

Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

**Improving lives**: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

**Build a career with us**: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Communication & Engagement
2. Refer complex queries to line manager or other staff as appropriate
3. Provide advice to staff, customer and representatives of other organisations about financial processes
4. Provide financial information to line manager and other staff in the organisation in accordance with agreed procedures

Service Delivery and Improvement
1. Input financial data into spreadsheets, databases and finance and payroll systems as required and as directed by line manager
2. Update data held in spreadsheets, databases and electronic finance and payroll systems in accordance with agreed procedures
3. Check data held in spreadsheets, databases, and electronic finance systems and identify any discrepancies
4. Create simple spreadsheets for recording of data as required
5. Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies, referring complex queries to your line manager or supervisor as required.
6. Forward financial forms (invoices, timesheets etc.) to authorised staff for approval in accordance with agreed procedures
7. Check financial approvals have been made in accordance with Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions and the authorised signatory list and forward these to the appropriate officer for approval or refer to line manager as necessary
8. Produce standard financial and payroll reports to agreed timescales and distribute following agreed procedures
9. Support the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures by making suggestions for changes and adapting processes in your own work area

Other Role-Specific Duties
1. Provide cover for other members of the Finance Directorate, at a level commensurate with your grade, as directed by your line manager or supervisor
2. Demonstrate own work tasks to other staff as required e.g. for induction purposes
3. Undertake other duties as directed by your line manager or supervisor



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