262487 (LI) Cashier

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Although based at the Western General Hospital, you will be expected to provide cover across other NHS Lothian sites as required. The Cashiering team provides a comprehensive service to patients, staff, the general public and other government bodies for all cash received on behalf of NHS Lothian, NHS Lothian Charity and patients who hand over personal funds or property for safekeeping, as well as for the reimbursement of allowable expenses.

You will manage all aspects of cash receipts and payments, ensuring that cash is recorded and banked promptly and accurately, and that all reimbursements are properly authorised and comply with relevant policies and regulations.

NHS Lothian

How would you like to join one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK? Offering a range of health services to almost 1m people in Edinburgh and the Lothians our aim is to help people live healthier, longer lives – no matter who they are or where in the region they live. Help us shape the future of healthcare in and apply to join our Finance team today.

Join Us

You will work with dynamic, enthusiastic professionals who are committed to making a difference. This role offers the opportunity to understand how a complex health organisation works, solve problems, add value to key health services, build transferable skills, advise decision makers and health leaders, take on varied responsibilities, drive important change and study towards a professional qualification.

Our Commitment

Based at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, you will be part of a team of 10 staff working across four of NHS Lothian’s main hospital sites. You will join a successful, ever-changing healthcare organisation that offers excellent learning opportunities, helps you build the skills and experience needed for a rewarding career, and provides access to Scotland’s public finance network, including mentoring, training and shadowing opportunities.

Our success begins with you. This is an excellent opportunity to join the Cashiering team. With more than 30,000 staff, NHS Lothian provides and supports first-class acute, specialist and community services locally and for patients across Scotland. As NHS Lothian works to help people live longer, healthier lives during a challenging time for public services, the Finance team will play a key role in reshaping how healthcare is delivered across the region and the country.

For more information about the role and the skills and experience required, please use the links at the bottom of the screen to view the job description and person specification. If you have any questions after reading these documents, please contact Becca Henderson on 07867906773 or email becca.henderson@nhs.scot.

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