Hello and welcome to our Winter Branch Newsletter for the Kent, Surrey and Sussex region.
HFMA Kent, Surrey and Sussex (KSS) branch
The HFMA Kent, Surrey and Sussex (KSS) branch, supporting NHS finance professionals across the region.
My name is Tracy Stickland and I have recently been appointed as the Branch Secretary for the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Branch. In my day job, my role is Head of Finance – Strategy at NHS Sussex ICB. My colleague Elisa Llewellyn , Director of Commissioning, Contracting and Costing from East Kent Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is our new Branch Treasurer.
We are passionate about all things HFMA and championing a profession for which we hold dear. We work closely with the Regional Finance Academy South East and champion the work of One NHS Finance and the Skills Development Network, to celebrate and develop the finance professional in the NHS at both a National and Regional level.
It is essential that we unite to deliver the South East’s vision and develop the necessary skills to successfully thrive in a rapidly changing health economy. Read on as this newsletter will give you further insight into our change of branch chair back in October and the KSS Team. We also look back to our HFMA Branch Conference held in Bexleyheath and the fabulous work of the Gillingham Street Angels. Find out about membership, the HFMA’s new website and why you should get involved and become a member!
I can’t stress enough that if you have the opportunity to take up HFMA membership, which is FREE for bands 2 – 6, please do! Getting involved at regional level and championing the national policies and work of the central team is a real buzz. I feel very positive about the professionalisation of finance in the NHS. Through our collaborative and structured approach, we will always strive for excellence, best practise and increase the visibility of the work we're doing. Furthermore, the branch holds a number of events throughout the year, including lunch and learn webinars, workshops, masterclasses, social events and an annual conference. We welcome and encourage members to get involved with our events and/or our branch committee.?
It is truly warming to be speaking to regional contacts and thanks to existing members for being with us this year. Plans are already under way for our next regional conference in October 2024. We hope to meet as many of you there as possible!?
In the meantime, I hope you enjoy reading this newsletter and if you ever have any suggestions for future content or would like to contribute, please email ?[email protected]
All that’s left is to express my sincere Season’s Greetings and wish you all a happy and prosperous New year ahead.
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Tracy Stickland
Branch Secretary? ?
Change of branch chair and first month blog from Stuart
At our October KSS Branch Conference in Bexleyheath, Sheila Stenson stepped down from the role of Branch Chair. Sheila moves up within KMPT to pursue the role of Chief Executive Officer. In her place, Head of the Regional Academy South East, Stuart Wayment FCMA CGMA was voted in. Stuart extended a sincere thanks to Sheila for her 5 years of invaluable input and has written a reflective blog about his first month in post. You can read it here.
Sheila continues her work as Chair of the Regional Finance Academy South East.??????
Meet the Kent, Surrey, Sussex Branch Team
Stuart Wayment | [email protected]
Jamie Bewick | [email protected]
Tracy Stickland | [email protected]
Elisa Llewellyn | [email protected]
Elizabeth Taylor (Liz) | [email protected]
Rosalind Knapp | [email protected]
A look back to our October Conference and our charity
Thank you to all involved and to all those who attended our 2023 Conference on 19th and 20th October at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Bexleyheath. It was a truly great event and we heard from many great colleagues, leaders and speakers.
Our Annual Conference is our branch flagship event a chance to come together to network, hear from regional colleagues and speakers, meet our sponsors and importantly celebrate the profession. We began with a warm welcome from Sheila Stenson before listening to some inspiring career stories from colleagues. Hayley Ringrose BSc (Hons) ACMA CGMA , Senior Policy Manager at the HFMA then spoke about Releasing One’s True Potential, we held a range of interactive workshops in the afternoon before an address from Steve Gooch from NHS England and the then HFMA President, Lee Bond. Closing Day One, Neil Charlick from this year’s charity, Gillingham Street angels spoke about his own experiences of homelessness and his inspiring story of helping others in need. We then held our Gala Dinner and presented this year’s awards. Our congratulations to our Awards?Winners!? Could it be you next year?
Day Two kicked off with the branch AGM and then the first of our keynote speakers; Darren Edwards – Disabled Adventurer. Peter Ridley , Deputy Chief Finance Officer – Operational, NHS England then spoke on Delivering the One NHS Finance Strategy. Finishing the Conference, Ollie Ollerton from C4 SAS; Who Dares Wins spoke openly about making yourself the most important project. We then enjoyed a delicious lunch and bid our delegates a safe journey home.
We always enjoy our annual event and hope to see you next year on 17th and 18th October 2024 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Crawley.? Should you wish to support The Gillingham Street Angels, you can do so here.
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New HFMA Website and claiming your login
In case you are not aware the HFMA website has been relaunched, its better and easier to navigate than before with so much more content, including recording your CPD.?
To use the new site and book onto events you will need to go through a process, the details are included here: -?
Claim your member account and get started logging into the new website
You need to claim your member account and create a new password, to login.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to [email protected] ?
Here's a video to walk you through claiming your account and navigating the myHFMA area.
If you are having trouble booking onto any Kent, Surrey and Sussex branch events please contact Rosalind or Elizabeth who will be able to make bookings for you.? Details of events available to book are included here.
Branch Events
Blue Monday Social – Quiz? Join us online at 4pm on Monday 15 January to test your general knowledge, bring out your competitive streak or just for a bit of engaging fun with friends and colleagues.????
Introduction to NHS Finance ?Online on Friday 23 February for those new to NHS Finance (including finance staff working in Social Enterprises and other non-NHS organisations) those keen to understand more about different areas of finance in the NHS (including staff looking to understand more about ICB or Trust finances).? It may also be useful for staff working outside of finance (e.g. commissioners or budget holders).
Accounting Standards Technical Update ?(in partnership with TIAA Ltd ) Wednesday 28 February this always popular face to face event will provide a comprehensive update on the current key accounting issues for NHS bodies, including changes over the last year in accounting standards and reporting requirements.
Plus, Optional Free Session: Whistleblowing and Organisational Culture with David Foley - ACFS, CFE (Corporate Director – Risk and Advisory). Free to full members ￡85 for non-members.
Summer Mini Conference – Brighton 2024 on Friday 14 June save the date (more details to follow)
Annual Branch Conference – 17th & 18th October 2024, Crawley
HFMA National Events
Past and On-demand content can be found here
Details of the HFMA National Awards can be found here
Engagement numbers in the branch
Each month our membership numbers are shared by Head Office.? These shown here are the latest figures and do not include affiliate members which stand at 494.
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