Eastern NHS Finance Student Network

The network is a safe space for students from across the region to connect on their study journey.  Whether you are considering study, somewhere on the path or close to the end, we welcome everyone – with close to 100 members and counting!

What is the network all about?

• To provide every student and organisation in the region access to a study support network covering all the main accounting bodies and professional qualifications (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAEW, etc…)
• To support colleagues on their study journey and draw on the experience of others
• To ease the pressures of study by having open discussions and ultimately help people stay on track and get qualified

How it works

• Monthly meetings with a guest speaker once every quarter with topics such as career stories, the impact of AI and LEAN, and more technical sessions focussed on study technique, course content and PER.
• We have a dedicated MS Teams channel for Q&A, notices, advice, suggestions and free shared resources
• Study buddy scheme to link people in line with the different accounting bodies and stages of study

Benefits

• Networking opportunities – a chance to link with colleagues at different organisations across the region
• Sharing experiences
• Celebrating successes and supporting through the challenges
• Building relationships with external parties (First Intuition, ICAEW, etc…)
• Learning about different study options and routes through study
• Everyone has a voice – meetings are tailored to the needs of the group
• Working to ensure fairness and equity across the region – find the best practice study policy to download at the bottom of the page – developed using feedback from our network
• FREE OF CHARGE

How to join

Just get in touch via e-mail or MS Teams and we’ll add you to the group and invite you to the meetings!

• • Sam King, Cambridge University Hospitals – samuel.king5@nhs.net
  • Martha Biza, Royal Papworth Hospital – martha.biza1@nhs.net
  • Ryan Stratford, Norfolk and Norwich – ryan.stratford@nnuh.nhs.uk

Upcoming Events

23 July at 2:00 pm – Informal Session
Please email Ryan, Martha or Sam to request the Microsoft Teams link.

August – No Meeting
There will be no meeting in August due to summer leave.

21 September – Face-to-Face Gathering
We will hold an informal lunchtime gathering for colleagues attending the Rockstars and Superstars Conference. Further details will be shared nearer the time.

For the meeting link, please contact Sam, Martha or Ryan (email addresses above)