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Job summary

Main area
Finance
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Perm
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
224-PA20260303447
Employer
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Gobowen
Town
Oswestry
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/04/2026 23:59

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The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Operational Business Analyst

NHS AfC: Band 6

Here at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, we are very proud of our reputation for providing outstanding care to our patients.

In the National Staff Survey, 69% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 91% would recommend the hospital to a friend or family for treatment.  79% of staff say patient care is our top priority.

Our continued success is accomplished through the skills and expertise of our staff, which is underpinned by our values: Professional, Excellence, Respect, Friendly, Inclusive and Caring.  

Job overview

Working as part of the Financial Management team within the Finance Department, you will provide a comprehensive, efficient, timely and professional management accounting service for the Corporate unit.

The post holder will deputise for the Corporate Financial Business Partner. Working alongside the costing team to engage clinicians in Financial management using the service line reports and Patient level costing information ensuring that the expenditure of the Corporate unit is reported correctly each month.

**banding subject to Agenda for Change Evaluation** 

Main duties of the job

Act as a key senior financial contact for the Corporate & research cost centres, with the support of the team to deliver day to day business and performance support to these areas.

Discuss complex financial queries with suppliers, customers and other organisations which are often reasons for delayed payment and other sensitive issues. 

Provide advice to the corporate areas on complex financial issues and negotiate with external organisations over cost and provide a high quality analytical and planning service to the Corporate unit.

Working for our organisation

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

In the National Staff Survey, 74% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 92% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment. 

Joining RJAH is more than just a job – we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role. 

We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities – including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans’ Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).

RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.

The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.

We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Discuss complex financial queries with suppliers, customers and other organisations which are often reasons for delayed payment and other sensitive issues

Provide advice to the corporate areas on complex financial issues and negotiate with external organisations over cost

To train and develop non-financial managers in complex budgetary control issues, using specialist NHS budgeting knowledge

To provide a high quality analytical and planning service to the Corporate & Research directorate

To provide assurance to the Corporate Business partner of the quality of historic and forecast financial information through completion of a comprehensive analytical review process

Please see attached job description for full details

 

Person specification

Qualification

Essential criteria
  • Studying towards a professional accountancy qualification (or similar degree level qualification)

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Management accounts background
  • Supervisory experience
  • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment

Knowledge and skills

Essential criteria
  • Strong knowledge of accounting policies, procedures and principles
  • General computer ability - Microsoft office packages
  • Good verbal and written communication skills

Other

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrates commitment to the Trust's published values

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident committedStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces Covenant

Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kate Almond
Job title
Corporate Business Partner
Email address
[email protected]
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