Executive Assistant - Chief Finance Officer

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A Vacancy at NHS Stafford and Surrounds Clinical Commissioning Group.

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Clinical Commissioning Groups are seeking to recruit anExecutive Assistant to the Chief Finance Officer

About Us

Our six CCGs, Cannock Chase, East Staffordshire, North Staffordshire, South East Staffordshire, Stafford and Surrounds and Stoke on Trent are responsible for planning and commissioning high quality health services for the people of Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

We have strong clinical leadership and work as part of a complex system of health and social care, which includes Local Authorities, Providers, the Independent Sector and GP practices.

The NHS Long Term Plan confirmed that all parts of England would be served by an Integrated Care System from April 2022, and we are now ready to function as an ICS. A statutory health and care partnership, made up of a wider group of organisations, will bring together a wider group of partners to develop overarching plans across health, social care and public health in our area.

The role

Job title Executive Assistant to the Chief Finance Officer

Band AFC Band 5

Hours Full time/permanent (flexible working arrangements available)

Location Due to current guidelines, the majority our workforce are working from home. However, there may be occasions when you will be required to attend a location hub, usually this will be pre-planned in advance, and with a days’ notice

All new staff joining the CCGs will be subject to a 6 month probation period

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Corporate Services team for an Executive Assistant to support the Chief Finance Officer (Deputy Accountable Officer). We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is willing to go that extra mile and to be part of a locality wide successful and effective administration team. We are a friendly team who work hard to deliver good outcomes for patients; we provide cross team cover when needed and pride ourselves in our collaborative approach and partnership working.

The right candidate will provide a highly efficient and comprehensive Executive Assistant service whilst maintaining a high professional standard at all times. You will offer full executive support for the Chief Finance Officer and wider Finance Team, including the administration and minuting of high level board meetings. You will have the ability to build relationships across diverse teams, work on your own initiative and as part of a team, ensuring seamless service to the organisation. You will need to demonstrate the ability of working at a senior level, be able to prioritise to deliver tight deadlines, be a clear communicator and have a working knowledge of a range of IT systems and packages.

You will need to be flexible and responsive with a “can do attitude” and evidence of line management experience. Due to the nature of the role, there may be a requirement to work flexibly in line with the requirements of the Chief Finance Officer.

If you are interested in the post and can demonstrate the key skills and abilities outlined for the role we would love to hear from you. If you would like to discuss the post in more detail, please contact; LisaEllis, Corporate Services Manager | Corporate Services Directorate, Mobile: 07592328308, Email:Lisa.Ellis@staffsstokeccgs.nhs.uk

Interviews will take place via Microsoft Office Teams or another virtual means of contact

To support our workforce we offer;

• a full induction programme (with a buddy system for new starters)
• up to 33 days annual leave
• access to training and development opportunities
• in house Mental Health First Aiders
• volunteer Menopause Ambassadors and Diversity Champions
• Invisible Conditions representatives
• Freedom to Speak Up Guardians and Health and Wellbeing Guardians
• opportunity to join a number of Staff Network Groups
  

Flexible working – Please note from 13thSeptember there is a new enhanced day one contractual right to request flexible working as part of NHS terms and conditions

Due to current guidelines, the majority of our workforce are working from home. (However, there may be occasions when you will be required to attend a location hub, usually this will be pre-planned in advance, and with a days’ notice). With effect from 1stOctober 2021, the majority of posts will have a permanent base of home.

Our Commitment

We are a Disability Confident employer and also offer a range of family friendly, flexible working arrangements and inclusive employment policies, to support our staff in the workplace.

Health and Wellbeing conversations are held regularly

All new starters will attendmandatoryUnconscious Bias Training, Invisible Disability Training and a separate induction on Equality and Inclusion.

Wepromote a compassionate and inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The CCGs actively encourages applications from members of our Ethnic minority communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Applicants are asked to note that a government White Paper on the NHS System Reforms will shortly appear before Parliament, which could result in the disestablishment of CCGs after 31stMarch 2022, with the CCG functions potentially transferring to a newly established statutory Integrated Care System (ICS) organisation from 1stApril 2022

If we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

This advert closes on Monday 4 Oct 2021