Head of Costing

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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustTown

OxfordSalary

£64,455 - £74,896 per annum / pro rataSalary period

YearlyClosing

24/09/2025 23:59Interview date

09/10/2025Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.The Trust comprises four hospitals - the

John Radcliffe Hospital ,

Churchill Hospital

and

Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre

in Headington and the

Horton General Hospital

in Banbury.Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this

Delivering Compassionate Excellence

and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.Many of our recruitment programmes use

Value Based Interviewing

to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-valuesJob overview

Are you a skilled financial professional with a passion for costing and reporting? Do you have experience in a large organisation, preferably within the NHS, and are looking to make a significant impact? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!The OUH are looking to recruit an experienced Costing Accountant to lead the Costing Team.If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, apply now and become a vital part of our finance team. Together, we can continue to make a difference in the healthcare sector!Main duties of the job

Main Purpose of the post:· To lead and manage the work of the costing team in meeting the challenge of the NHS England (NHSE) ‘Future of Costing’ requirements, the Lord Carter Review (Model Hospital and GIRFT), and all other costing developments as they evolve/are introduced.· To lead the embedding of the monthly Service Line Reporting (SLR) and internal trading.· To lead and manage the preparation of timely and accurate statutory and non-statutory returns for both internal and external stakeholders.· To oversee the annual National Cost Collection and Education and Training returns to national deadlines.Working for our organisation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - IssuuOur values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence

and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. To proactively take the technical lead in developing and implementing the Trust’s response to the NHSE ‘Future of Costing’ developments, the Lord Carter Review, and all other costing developments, as they evolve/are introduced.2. To proactively lead the development and embedding of monthly SLR and internal trading in the organisation to support the Trust’s on-going strategic agenda. Having embedded SLR and internal trading to ensure that remains fit for purpose on an on-going basis through continuous development and refinement by working closely with both senior finance and senior non-finance staff.3. To lead the development of the Patient Level Costing model (PLICS) as a source of detailed financial information that is one of the key tools to underpin the future strategic direction of the Trust.4. To lead the participation and analysis of cost benchmarking data for the Trust to identify areas of potential savings that will help to underpin the Trust’s CIP programme utilising all available tools, including but not limited to the NHSE PLICs Portal, and National Cost Collection cost index.5. To be an ‘expert resource’ within the Trust for all issues pertaining to NHS Costing guidance.6. Read and absorb complex technical guidance relating to all NHS Costing Guidance. Utilise expert knowledge to evaluate the guidance, making independent judgements, often with no precedent, on the interpretation and application of national guidance and the subsequent impact on the Trust.7. Have a thorough understanding of the current and future direction of NHS Costing policy. Ensure implementation of new guidance as and when it is released, and keep the head of Finance – Contracts, Costing and Income and other key players informed of any changes that will impact on financial and operational performance.8. Provide audience appropriate briefings on the guidance to directors, clinical and divisional staff, contracting and finance colleagues.9. Provide expert costing guidance and support to the clinical divisions.10. To oversee the delivery of the annual National Cost Collection return and the Education and Training return when required by NHSE.11. To represent the Finance Directorate on the Trust’s Data Quality Group to drive improvements in the recording of patient data in the trusts EPR and other electronic systems.12. To carry out staff recruitment, appraisals and set objectives for staff within the Costing team, playing a key role in helping to identify the training and developmental needs of staff within the team, and how these can be satisfied.13. To present financial training sessions for individuals and groups of finance and non-finance staff to embed the costing agenda within the organisation.14. To work cooperatively and collaboratively with senior staff across the organisation.Person specification

Qualifications

Fully Qualified Accountant (CCAB or other equivalent)Experience/ Skills

Over ten years’ experience working in a finance department of a large organisation, preferably within the NHS.Expert knowledge of the guidance that underpins NHS costing, national cost collection costs and education and training costs.Expert knowledge of the NHSE ‘Future of Costing’ Programme, including an understanding of the impact of the introduction of the NHS Federated Data PlatformExpert knowledge of the HFMA Costing Standards.Advanced computer literacy skills, including QlikView, PowerBI and Microsoft Office.Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex information to non-financial managersSQL script writing and Oracle financials useWorking knowledge of NHSPS tariffCOVID-19:

The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.Vacancy Closures:

Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.Probation Period:

This post is subject to a

6 month

probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.Referencing:

When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.Next Steps:

Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification, and that your supporting statement reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the short-listing process, usually within 2 weeks. (Please note that shortlisting times vary when applying for a Medical position within the Trust). The majority of correspondence will be via the e-recruitment system; therefore you should check your emails regularly including junk mail folders in web-based email products.No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Please note that this job advertisement will close automatically once the application limit is reached, regardless of whether this occurs before the advertised closing date.Name Kate GaleJob title Head of Finance – Contracts, Costing and IncomeEmail address Kate.Gale@ouh.nhs.ukAdditional informationNeil GalbraithHead of Costingneil.galbraith@ouh.nhs.ukDomestic / catering / portering

services at the

John Radcliffe Hospital

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services at the

John Radcliffe Hospital

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