NECS has been awarded Level 3 of the NHS Finance Towards Excellence Accreditation, the highest level available, proving the exceptional standards our finance team perform to.
The accreditation, awarded by the NHS Finance Leadership Council, recognises organisations that demonstrate the highest standards in financial leadership, workforce development and professional capability. This demonstrates that we have the right people with the right skills to manage public money properly in a health system under constant pressure.
NECS previously held Level 2, which already placed us well above most organisations. Reaching Level 3 means it has now been independently assessed as having:
- A highly capable and well-developed finance workforce
- Strong leadership and succession planning
- Clear investment in training, development and professional standards
- A culture that supports continuous improvement and financial excellence
The Towards Excellence framework has three progressive levels and organisations must evidence everything from staff capability and leadership to governance, resilience and long-term sustainability. Accreditation lasts for three years and requires ongoing commitment to maintain standards.
A Level 3 finance function gives NHS partners confidence that budgets are being managed intelligently, risks are being spotted early, and decisions are being made with a deep understanding of both money and patient care.
Our strong finance team allow us to plan services better, invest smarter and avoid waste.
Well done to the team!
Find out more about the accreditation: Towards Excellence Accreditation