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Head of Finance – Clifton Park Hospital, York
About the Role & Organisation
Clifton Park Hospital, based in York, is a modern private hospital operated by Ramsay Health Care UK. The hospital delivers high-quality elective surgery, diagnostics, and outpatient services for both private and NHS patients, supported by a multidisciplinary team.
Recently granted a ‘Good’ overall rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Clifton Park Hospital prioritises excellence in clinical care, compassionate patient support, and effective leadership, with a strong focus on patient safety, personalised care, and continuous improvement.
The Head of Finance will manage and oversee the daily financial and administrative functions of the hospital, ensuring robust decision-making through accurate management information and financial reporting. This is a full-time, on-site role and a key member of the Hospital’s Senior Leadership Team.
Key Responsibilities
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Financial Strategy & Reporting
- Produce monthly management accounts, financial reports, and analytics in line with company guidelines
- Prepare and review the monthly finance pack, reconciling discrepancies and highlighting actionable insights
- Support the Senior Leadership Team in monitoring and driving financial performance, cost-efficiency, and resource utilisation
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Operational Excellence
- Lead teams to deliver high volumes of activity while meeting KPIs and ensuring safe, efficient patient pathways
- Collaborate with central teams to optimise labour cost management and resource allocation
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Strategic Partnerships & Assurance
- Provide financial guidance to NHS contract management processes
- Partner with senior leadership and business units to evaluate process effectiveness and clinical profitability
- Engage in regional projects to accelerate efficiency improvements across the organisation
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Skills & Qualifications
To excel in this role, you must have:
- A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CMA)
- Strong business acumen, with the ability to:
- Analyse and interpret data to drive organisational improvements
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and scalability initiatives
- Unwavering integrity, ethical conduct, and a data-driven mindset
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to engage stakeholders at all levels
- Leadership experience, including:
- Directing teams to achieve strategic goals
- Inspiring collaboration and alignment around performance, safety, and patient-centric outcomes
- Commitment to delivering results, meeting internal targets, and upholding high standards of quality
Our Offer
As part of Ramsay Health Care UK, a global leader in private healthcare, we invest in colleagues who embrace Ramsay’s culture of care and continuous growth. In return for your expertise, we provide:
Work-Life Balance & Benefits
- 25 days’ paid leave + Bank Holidays
- Buy & Sell Flexi Leave – flexibility in your time off
- Enhanced Parental Leave Policies – supporting work-life harmony
- Private Medical Cover, including options to extend to spouse and dependants
- Life Assurance (Death in Service) – up to three times base salary
- Free Parking (where site capacity allows)
- Subsidised on-site staff restaurant (where applicable)
Development & Support
- Free training and professional development through our Ramsay Academy
- Career progression within a growing organisation
- Employee Assistance Programme – expert support for personal and professional well-being
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Wellbeing Initiatives
- Cycle2Work scheme (in partnership with Halfords)
- The Blue Light Card – Travel discounts
- "Time-to-Care" approach – ensuring person-centred care remains a priority
- "Speak Up for Safety" programme – fostering a culture where speaking up protects patients and staff
- "Concerts for Carers" – dedicated events for our staff supporting loved ones
Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We operate a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination and harassment. DBS checks (Enhanced) are mandatory for this role.
Supporting Our Community
Ramsay UK holds Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition (Silver Award) and actively supports members of the military community, including staff and patients.
About Ramsay Health Care UK
For over 50 years, Ramsay Health Care has delivered exceptional care across 8 countries, serving 8 million patients annually. Here in the UK, we are a leading independent hospital provider, known for our collaborative NHS partnerships and industry-leading reputation.
Our culture, "The Ramsay Way", is built on: ✅ People caring for people – safe, compassionate, and dignified treatment ✅ Commitment to training and development – empowers teams to refine skills ✅ Continuous improvement – leaning into innovation as a service standard
Join Clifton Park Hospital today and take pride knowing you play a vital role in shaping patient care and operational excellence.
⚡ "We care. It’s more than what we do—it’s who we are."
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