Finance Officer inBradford inBradford PUBLISHED THU 23 JAN 2025

Finance Officer - Mental Health Care Group - Band 3

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated finance professional to join the Finance team at Bradford District Care Trust. We are looking for a dedicated and innovative person who can demonstrate the drive and commitment needed to really make a difference to support the ongoing delivery of excellent services for our service users.

This is an exciting time to join the Finance team at Bradford District Care Trust; the department has just undergone a comprehensive review and restructure to ensure it is fit for purpose to provide high-quality, forward-thinking support to the organisation as it continues to rise to it financial challenges in the coming years.

We are looking for a candidate who has a pro-active and positive approach, an ability to develop good relationships with clinical colleagues and is adept at producing, analysing, and developing high quality financial information.

The postholder will be allocated work and tasks which cover the whole of the financial function. The Finance Manager and Assistant Finance Manager will be responsible for agreeing work priorities and coordinating work within the team but the post holder will be expected to work flexibly and enthusiastically to complete a broad and variable range of tasks.

The Trust welcomes flexible working including reduced hours, job shares, flexible start/finish times and remote working. This role is primarily a home worker, though the post holder will be required to attend the office based at New Mill in Saltaire at least one day per week (more than one day during initial training). There is free car parking at all Trust sites. The New Mill site which is the main Trust Headquarters is in the heart of Saltaire where there is easy access to parks, historical sites, local shops and rail/bus networks.

Closing Date: 2nd February 2025

Shortlisting Date: WC 3rd February 2025

Interview Date : WC 17th February 2025

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Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.