Finance OfficerNHS

Job summary

Finance Officer

Department: Finance

Band 4 £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata

Hours: Part-time, 27.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Applications are invited for this exciting opportunity to join our Simulation team at MKUH. We are looking for a registered nurse with a passion for education, and an ability to deliver a high standard of training and hands on clinical skills.

We are looking for a motivated, detail-focused Finance Officer to join our Finance team. Providing the day to day collecting, analysing, reconciling and processing of all cash and non-cash income for both MKUH and Charitable Funds, along with processing petty cash claims, approved purchasing card requests and patient's property/monies in accordance with Trust Policies and Standing Financial Instructions.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• A team player with good communication skills and a willingness to learn.
• Competent using Microsoft Office applications and finance systems.
• Experience handling cash, payments or financial transactions accurately.
• Previous NHS or public sector finance experience.
• Able to communicate professionally with staff, patients and external stakeholders.
• Experience dealing with sensitive or challenging situations.

"We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute"

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Interview date: 24 November 2026

Main duties of the job

Full responsibility of the day to day collecting, analysing, reconciling and processing of all cash and non-cash income for both MKUH and Charitable Funds, along with processing petty cash claims, approved purchasing card requests, patient's property/monies and cremation fees in accordance with Trust Policies and Standing Financial Instructions.

Job description

Security:

• Responsible for securely holding keys and passcodes for office doors and all department safes, Charitable Funds donation and other cash related secure boxes. Manage the security of the General Office by locking and setting the alarm at all intervals the office is unmanned.

Cashiering:

• Manage the safekeeping and recording of all cash and valuables within the office by ensuring they are always secured. Receive, analyse and receipt all cash and cheques on behalf of the Trust and the Charitable Funds department. Liaise directly with all parties concerning any queries or discrepancies.

Purchasing card:

• Manage and control Purchasing Card Requests. Responsible for processing authorised requests by ordering/subscribing/purchasing items for all requested goods and services using the Trust visa card.

General duties:

• Manage and maintain all World Pay debit/credit card machines around the Trust. Liaising with World Pay regarding any issues relating to the machines that are unable to be dealt with internally. Act as first point of call relating to service issues. Installing new machines where needed and training staff in processing transactions and recording of data for daily reconciliation.

Communication/Customer Care:

• Demonstrate high levels of customer care and be an ambassador for customer care within the trust.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details.

About us

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.

Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.

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