Candidates should possess strong attention to detail and a systematic approach to support the Income and Contracting team effectively. The position offers a full-time schedule with a hybrid working environment. Applicants will be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace, contributing to essential healthcare services while benefiting from various employee perks, including annual leave, well-being services, and discounts.
- Undertake the monthly processing of data for drugs and devices whilst ensuring the data standards of the trust are upheld.
- Loading data into the Trusts income software (SLAM) to generate income reports for in-house and external reporting to commissioners.
- Resolving income challenges from submissions to NHS England and the Cancer Drugs Fund (CDF).
- Reconciling the High Cost Tariff-Excluded Devices (HcTED) process.
- Completing drug and device journals for purchases and closing stock.
- Undertake ad-hoc queries relating to drugs and devices.
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
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More detail about the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Contract Support to work within the Income and Contracting team on a full-time basis. We are looking for someone who is passionate about working with drugs and devices data to provide financial data processing to maximise the Trusts income delivery.
Alongside operational and clinical colleagues, the role will involve working closely with Pharmacy, Business Intelligence, NHS England and other commissioners to deliver the reporting requirements of the trust.
As part of the role you will be expected to resolve queries from commissioners to ensure that the Trust is reimbursed through the correct pricing mechanism.
With a good eye for detail and a systematic approach, you will support the Finance Business Support Officer in delivering a fundamental service for the Income and Contracting team.
Location:
You will be based at either Newcourt House in Exeter or Devonshire House in Barnstaple (whichever you prefer) but may be required to travel between sites as needed. We work in a hybrid office environment with a minimum of two days in the office.
If you have a passion for finance and a desire to work in a supportive environment where your work has a direct impact on healthcare services, wed love to hear from you!
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Andy Spiller, Contracts Manager on
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
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