CNTW are seeking to recruit an exceptional candidate for the role of Executive Director of Finance. It is a challenging time to join us here at CNTW as we continue to do our best to develop and invest in our services as well as our staff at the same time as dealing with the unprecedented challenges of increased demand, staffing and financial pressures. It is a period of significant change in mental health, disability and autism services across the health and social care system and we are looking for someone to join our team with a commitment to system-wide, collaborative approach to service delivery including Primary Care and the Voluntary and Community Sector.

If you can answer the following questions positively, please contact James Duncan, Chief Executive to discuss the role.

• Do you keep service users and carers at the centre of all you do and, in your mind, and heart?

• Are you committed to good relationships with the Governors, members of the Board and our colleagues of every profession and occupation?

• Can you lead and manage, support others to manage and encourage leadership throughout the Trust?

• Do you understand that CNTW cannot deliver for the people we serve on our own and that relationships with Local Government, the Third Sector and all our partners are fundamental to all we do?

• Can you fulfil the role of the Executive Director of Finance of a Statutory organisation and play a full part in the work of the Integrated Care System?

• Can you work with our Staff Networks and all our colleagues to combat discrimination of all kinds?

• Will you do your best to live the values of CNTW – caring and compassionate, respectful, honest and transparent?

If you can answer these questions positively, we look forward to hearing from you. If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role with James Duncan, Chief Executive, please contact debbie.henderson@cntw.nhs.uk

Working for our organisation

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Advertising date : 10th May 2022

Closing date : 8th June 2022

Interviews will be held week commencing 27th June 2022

We welcome your application.

Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria

• Educated to degree level / or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Professionally qualified CCAB Accountant with at least 5 years post qualification experience.

Experience Essential criteria

• Evidence of continual professional and / or managerial development. Experience of working at board level for at least 1 year.
• Experience of successfully building effective relationships and networks across a wide range of organisations and professions.
• Up to date knowledge of professional accounting standards and corporate governance and assurance standards.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels.

Skills Essential criteria

• Team player able to work flexibly and contribute to the wider aims of the organisation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels.
• Resilient and the ability to maintain performance under pressure. Must be able to fulfil the mobility requirements of the post.

The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.

Applications from candidates who require Tier 2 immigration status to work in the UK are welcome, but such candidates will not be appointed to the post if there are a sufficient number of other suitable candidates. All applicants must state their current immigration status, including expiry dates.

CNTW is interested in hearing from Veterans and members of the Armed Forces and their dependants who may be interested in a career within the NHS with us at CNTW NHS Foundation Trust please contact paula.westley@cntw.nhs.uk

Additional information

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role with James Duncan, Chief Executive, please contact debbie.henderson@cntw.nhs.uk

In view of recent changes to Home Office Immigration Regulations all applicants must state their current immigration status, including expiry dates.

Please note if you are external to Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust you will be subject to a six month probationary period (this does not apply to those not under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of Service).

You will also be encouraged to complete your Mandatory training via E-learning before you commence into post.

PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARE SUCCESSFUL AT THE SHORTLISTING STAGE INTERVIEW DETAILS WILL BE SENT TO YOU VIA THE E-MAIL ADDRESS THAT YOU APPLIED FROM.

If you are offered a job your information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.