What might it look like to work here?
Stand by, we'll show you...
An understanding of the governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Functional Responsibilities
1) To assist with ensuring income due to the Trust is recovered in relation to trial activity.
2) To assist with the production of the monthly finance summaries, providing information on activity vs income for all active commercially and non-commercially funded studies.
3) Assist with maintaining and updating the procedure note portfolio for the Income and Costing Team, contribute with production of procedure notes for own areas of responsibility. Contribute to the regular review of procedures in order to determine required changes and take corrective action where appropriate.
4) Analyse, investigate and resolve trial income queries and discrepancies.
5) Lead on resolution of escalated Integra Invoice approvals within delegated financial limits.
6) Maintain a clear electronic filing system/audit trail, catalogued appropriately including in online systems used.
7) Assist in delivering training sessions to researchers/research-related staff re invoicing process and the R&I costing system
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Diploma or equivalent experience
- NVQ level 4.
Desirable criteria
- Degree or equivalent experience ECDL or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in NHS finance or finance
- Experience and expertise in a range of accounting areas (e.g. reconciliation, balances, finance computer systems, ledgers, coding structures)
Desirable criteria
- Experience and expertise in a range of accounting areas (e.g. VAT payments and deductions, payroll agreements and procedures)
- Experience of working in an R&I Office
Skills
Essential criteria
- Competent user of Microsoft Office programs
- Skilled in both written and verbal communication with people at all levels in the organisation
- Advanced keyboard skills to input and manipulate information into research databases, spreadsheets, etc
- Attention to detail
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- An understanding of the NHS R&I funding system
Desirable criteria
- An understanding of the governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies
Values
Essential criteria
- Conscientious and hardworking
- Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision
Other
Essential criteria
- Be able to plan own workload
- Work as part of a team
- Adaptable/flexible approach to work
The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.
We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.
We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy
All positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Some roles will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note if you are successfully appointed to a post with this Trust, you will be required to pay for your own DBS Disclosure.
By applying for this post you are agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.
If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.
The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.
Overseas candidates wishing to apply for this position and who would require immigration sponsorship, may wish to self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKVI website.
You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
- Job Description (PDF, 400.4KB)
- The Christie Values and Behaviours (PDF, 919.5KB)
- Strategy Brochure (PDF, 1.0MB)
- Trust Membership - Christie Talent (PDF, 23.0KB)
- Travel to The Christie (PDF, 3.8MB)
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Functional Responsibilities
1) To assist with ensuring income due to the Trust is recovered in relation to trial activity.
2) To assist with the production of the monthly finance summaries, providing information on activity vs income for all active commercially and non-commercially funded studies.
3) Assist with maintaining and updating the procedure note portfolio for the Income and Costing Team, contribute with production of procedure notes for own areas of responsibility. Contribute to the regular review of procedures in order to determine required changes and take corrective action where appropriate.
4) Analyse, investigate and resolve trial income queries and discrepancies.
5) Lead on resolution of escalated Integra Invoice approvals within delegated financial limits.
6) Maintain a clear electronic filing system/audit trail, catalogued appropriately including in online systems used.
7) Assist in delivering training sessions to researchers/research-related staff re invoicing process and the R&I costing system
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Diploma or equivalent experience
- NVQ level 4.
Desirable criteria
- Degree or equivalent experience ECDL or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in NHS finance or finance
- Experience and expertise in a range of accounting areas (e.g. reconciliation, balances, finance computer systems, ledgers, coding structures)
Desirable criteria
- Experience and expertise in a range of accounting areas (e.g. VAT payments and deductions, payroll agreements and procedures)
- Experience of working in an R&I Office
Skills
Essential criteria
- Competent user of Microsoft Office programs
- Skilled in both written and verbal communication with people at all levels in the organisation
- Advanced keyboard skills to input and manipulate information into research databases, spreadsheets, etc
- Attention to detail
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- An understanding of the NHS R&I funding system
Desirable criteria
- An understanding of the governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies
Values
Essential criteria
- Conscientious and hardworking
- Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision
Other
Essential criteria
- Be able to plan own workload
- Work as part of a team
- Adaptable/flexible approach to work
The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.
We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.
We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy
All positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Some roles will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note if you are successfully appointed to a post with this Trust, you will be required to pay for your own DBS Disclosure.
By applying for this post you are agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.
If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.
The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.
Overseas candidates wishing to apply for this position and who would require immigration sponsorship, may wish to self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKVI website.
You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
- Job Description (PDF, 400.4KB)
- The Christie Values and Behaviours (PDF, 919.5KB)
- Strategy Brochure (PDF, 1.0MB)
- Trust Membership - Christie Talent (PDF, 23.0KB)
- Travel to The Christie (PDF, 3.8MB)