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Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Accounting & Tax
    Healthcare
  • Kingston upon Hull

AI generated summary

  • You will support the Senior Costing Accountant with Patient Level Costing models, engage in analysis, and work both at Thames House and remotely, with some travel to Kingston Hospital.
  • You will maintain and report on Patient Level Costing models, support costing analyses, disseminate information within the Trust, and engage in benchmarking activities.

Requirements

  • The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Senior Costing Accountant in the maintenance and reporting of Patient Level Costing (PLICS) models for Service Line Reporting and National Cost Collection exercises.
  • The role requires the postholder to cover all aspects of the job description across KHFT and HRCH but will have particular emphasis on the development of the HRCH costing support.
  • The postholder will support the wider Income & Costing team with expert knowledge of appropriate costing and use of standard cost information and will engage in a range of analysis and benchmarking to broaden the information available.
  • The post holder will be based at Thames House in Teddington but the role offers agile working arrangements, with approximately 50% office based and 50% working from home.
  • The role may include travel to other sites, including Kingston Hospital.

Responsibilities

  • Following the integration of the finance functions across Hounslow & Richmond Community Healthcare (HRCH) and Kingston Hospital Foundation Trust (KHFT), an exciting Costing Accountant opportunity has become available in the Income, Costing and Contracts team.
  • The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Senior Costing Accountant in the maintenance and reporting of Patient Level Costing (PLICS) models for Service Line Reporting and National Cost Collection exercises.
  • The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Senior Costing Accountant in the maintenance of the Trust Patient Level Costing (PLICS) model for Service Line Reporting and National Cost Collection exercises. This role includes extensive work on disseminating the information in suitable formats to colleagues at all levels within the Trust.
  • The role requires the postholder to cover all aspects of the job description across KHFT and HRCH but will have particular emphasis on the development of the HRCH costing support.
  • The postholder will support the wider Income & Costing team with expert knowledge of appropriate costing and use of standard cost information and will engage in a range of analysis and benchmarking to broaden the information available.
  • The post holder will be based at Thames House in Teddington but the role offers agile working arrangements, with approximately 50% office based and 50% working from home. The role may include travel to other sites, including Kingston Hospital.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Costing Accountant position?

The main responsibility is to support the Senior Costing Accountant in maintaining and reporting on Patient Level Costing (PLICS) models for Service Line Reporting and National Cost Collection exercises.

Where is the Costing Accountant position located?

The position is based at Thames House in Teddington.

Is travel required for this job?

Yes, the role may include travel to other sites, including Kingston Hospital.

What is the work arrangement for the Costing Accountant position?

The role offers agile working arrangements, with approximately 50% office-based and 50% working from home.

What skills will the Costing Accountant utilize?

The Costing Accountant will use expert knowledge of appropriate costing, standard cost information, along with analysis and benchmarking skills to support the wider Income & Costing team.

Who can be contacted for more information about the job?

For further details or informal visits, please contact James Smith, Head of Income and Costing, via email at James.Smith34@nhs.net or by telephone at 020 8546 7711.

What kind of organization is this position part of?

The position is part of a collaboration between Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trust and Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

What kind of support does the organization provide for staff development?

The organization is committed to training and personal development, demonstrated through a good track record of team members gaining internal promotions and successful careers within NHS Finance.

What accreditation does the finance department hold?

The finance department has achieved Future Focused Finance Level 1 accreditation and has earned accreditation with all the major accountancy bodies.

What is the culture of the Finance Department?

The Finance Department is described as professional and forward-looking, aiming to provide financial expertise as an equal partner in the management process of the Trust to support the best possible patient care.

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Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1993
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides acute and specialized healthcare services to the community of Kingston upon Thames and surrounding areas. Their mission is to offer high-quality, compassionate care that meets the needs of patients and improves their health outcomes. Their purpose is to deliver exceptional medical care, support patient recovery, and enhance the overall well-being of those they serve.