Finance Management Training Schemes

Applications for the 2022 intake are now OPEN!

Could you lead and inspire clinicians and managers?

Could you manage a complex multi-million pound organisation?

Could you help transform and shape NHS services?

We are looking for influential individuals who want a career in finance, delivering deeper value for money in an ever changing organisation.

If you want to work in the NHS and believe that you can make a difference, our 3 year training scheme based on work placements in a variety of healthcare organisations within your region offers outstanding development opportunities which will challenge you and reward you every day.

Trainees will be placed within the finance functions of both Commissioning and Provider NHS organisations within their allocated health economy and will gain experience in a broad range of finance.

The Role

Full time - 37.5 hours a week. Monday - Friday

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications - 2.2 degree or equivalent qualification eg. AAT/NVQ with three years relevant work experience.

Skills

Excellent numerical, writing, computer literacy, oral and presentation skills.

Personal Qualities

Genuine desire to work in the NHS
Confident positive outlook with a 'can do' attitude
Dedicated and hardworking
Excellent communicator
Drive and ambition to become a Director of Finance

What you can expect from the scheme

Career development from day one
Peer support and development with other trainees
Fully funded professional qualification
Salaried role with full benefits package
Access to a wide range of training and development events
Networking opportunities with senior ﬁnance staff
27 days annual leave and pension scheme
Study and exam leave

“The training scheme is a fantastic opportunity to propel you into a fast-moving and satisfying career.”

“Within 10 years of graduating from the scheme, expect to be making multi-million pound decisions on a daily basis – not for the fainthearted!”

Former finance trainee
Sarah Brampton, Director of Finance at Devon Partnership NHS Trust

“The scheme has given me the chance to explore a wide range of opportunities that would have otherwise been unavailable and has developed me across the years to become a well-balanced financial professional, placed to continue my career within the NHS.”

“The scheme has offered me all of the support I have needed whilst gaining work-based experience and completing my professional studies, as well as offering a full complement of valuable training days and conferences”

Former finance trainee
Lewis Adams, Planning and Costing Accountant