Flexsource NI are working with BSO in their search for a Band 5 Dental Team leader, to lead a busy Payments Team within their Family Practitioner Services.
This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week, on a temporary basis until December 2026.
Responsibilities
· Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the Payments Team.
· Allocate work, monitor performance, and ensure organisational deadlines are achieved.
· Ensure payments are processed accurately, efficiently, and in line with Standing Financial Instructions and relevant regulations.
· Monitor payment throughput, identify backlogs and implement solutions to improve performance.
· Analyse payments data and produce reports, recommendations and management information.
· Develop and improve payment processes, controls and reporting systems.
· Ensure robust controls are in place to prevent fraudulent or unauthorised payments.
· Provide advice and guidance to staff, contractors and stakeholders on payment-related matters.
· Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
· Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to service developments.
· Manage, coach and support staff while promoting a positive and collaborative team culture.
Criteria:
Applicants must have:
- A relevant degree/professional qualification with 2 years’ management experience in Finance/Payments, or 4 years’ management experience in a Finance/Payments environment.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience managing workloads and working to deadlines.
- Knowledge of financial systems and payment processes.
- Strong Excel and IT skills, with the ability to analyse data and produce reports.
- Knowledge of GDPR and data protection principles.
- A full UK driving licence and access to transport (or suitable alternative arrangements where applicable).
· Experience within Family Practitioner Services (Dental, GP, Pharmacy or Ophthalmic payments) is desirable
· Experience using FPS finance systems is desirable
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large public sector organisation and play a key role in delivering critical payments services that support healthcare contractors across Northern Ireland.
Apply today, or for more information contact Ciaran on 02890725600