The closing date is 7th Jul 2026
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Anticipated Interview date(s) Monday 20th July 2026
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Job summary
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a proactive and collaborative finance professional who can operate effectively in a complex, multi-organisation environment, as part of a high-profile, transformative programme, Healthset.
Healthset is a joint 10-year programme across four trusts in Dorset and Somerset to deliver a shared electronic health record (EHR) for acute, community and mental health services, working in partnership with Epic. This once-in-a-generation transformation will change how information is recorded, shared and accessed, enabling colleagues to spend less time working around systems and more time caring.
The successful candidate will be the interface between Finance and Healthset. In this role, you will provide a comprehensive, high-quality finance business partnering service that supports the successful delivery of Healthset across Dorset and Somerset, helping to ensure this ambitious programme delivers lasting benefits for patients, colleagues and wider community.
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Main duties, tasks & skills required
Deliver a high-quality finance business partnering service that supports the successful delivery of the Healthset programme
Help shape financial delivery from implementation through to business-as-usual following go-live in April 2028
Build strong working relationships with colleagues across Somerset FT and Dorset trusts to maintain consistent financial oversight
Analyse, interpret and present complex financial information clearly and effectively for a wide range of stakeholders
Support financial planning, reporting and performance management across a major transformational programme
Contribute to robust financial governance, control and assurance processes that underpin programme success
Support financial modelling to underpin benefit realisation and business case outcomes
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About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
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Job description
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
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Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential
Demonstrates several years experience in a similar financial environment
Evidence of ongoing professional development
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Desirable
Educated to degree level or equivalent
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Experience
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Essential
Previous experience working in a Management Accounting or similar environment
Experience of staff supervision and or development
Significant experience using computer based financial information systems
Proven extensive financial and business track record
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Desirable
Experience of working within an NHS finance function
Experience of providing financial support to large capital and non capital projects
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For help with your application, contact:
Mark Hocking
[email protected]
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Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
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Band
Band 8a
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Salary
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£57528.00 to £64750.00 Yearly
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Contract
Permanent
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Working pattern
Full-Time
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Reference number
184-OL-PU-5291
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Job locations
County Hall
The Crescent
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 4DY
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Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
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Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT
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