Principal Auditor

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 31 May 2024

Job summary

The post holder will fulfil a key role within a team providing internal audit services to a group of clients. The post holder will provide a high level of audit skills and will work unsupervised across a range of clients and complex audits. Take responsibility, with support from the Group Audit Manager, for the delivery of audits/reviews in line with time targets / budgets, arranging the detailed implementation of individual audits from the planning stage through to report issue. This will involve setting up each audit on AuditOne's computerised working paper system, issuing terms of reference to client management, supervising staff during audit, ensuring quality of work, reviewing staff files and reports and submitting reports prior to issue to Group Audit Managers for approval.

Evaluating existing client practices and procedures to review whether they are effectively controlled to mitigate identified risks, and to determine if there are more efficient ways of working. To support in the delivery of an effective internal audit service by helping management improve systems of internal control, reducing the potential effects of significant risks.

Working with client managers to gain acceptance of recommendations, which change the way in which they carry out their jobs.

To support the Group Audit Manager with delivering the commercial aspects of the audit process, the preparation of strategic and operational plans, and with appraisal and development of Band 4 and 5 colleagues.

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the job description/personal specification for the main duties and competencies of the role, visions and values of AuditOne and expectations of the post holder as well as the essential and desirable criteria.

About us

AuditOne is hosted by CNTW and we service almost all NHS organisations within the North East and Cumbria regions by delivering Internal Audit Services and/or Counter Fraud Services to those organisations.

Date posted

18 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

263-SS24-030-AB

Job locations

Any AuditOne location e.g. North East, Cumbria, etc.

Any AuditOne location e.g. North East, Cumbria, etc.

DH9 9DB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description/personal specification for the main duties and competencies of the role, visions and values of AuditOne and expectations of the post holder as well as the essential and desirable criteria.

The post holder will display conformance to The AuditOne Way at all times.

Advertising date : 18th April 2024

Closing date : 31stMay 2024

We welcome your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description/personal specification for the main duties and competencies of the role, visions and values of AuditOne and expectations of the post holder as well as the essential and desirable criteria.

The post holder will display conformance to The AuditOne Way at all times.

Advertising date : 18th April 2024

Closing date : 31stMay 2024

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Certicicates and Experience

Essential

  • Good standard of education to A level standard or equivalent. Part Qualified C.C.A.B / CMIIA or equivalent.
  • At least 3 years internal audit experience, preferably in public sector.

Desirable

  • Degree. Qualified CCAB / CMIIA or equivalent.
  • Experience of risk management, governance, finance/business systems, project management

Knowledge

Essential

  • Public Sector Internal Audit Standards.
  • Good knowledge of Internal Audit methods and techniques, inc Risk Based Audit.
  • Good knowledge of the principles of finance and non financial NHS areas.
  • Nolan principles.
  • Microsoft products (word / excel etc).

Desirable

  • IDEA / Data Analytics.
  • NHS structures, systems and processes.
  • Risk management, corporate governance, project management, IT, counter fraud.

Skills

Essential

  • Good knowledge of Internal Audit methods and techniques. Good knowledge of the principles of finance and non financial NHS areas.
  • Knowledge of NHS systems and the organisation and workings of the NHS - financial, non financial and clinical.
  • Analytical and evaluation skills. Decision making skills.
  • Negotiation, persuasive and interpersonal skills. Communication skills. Ability to write clear and factual reports.
  • Time management Skills. Prioritising and organising skills.
  • Staff management experience.

Desirable

  • Presentation skills. Researching Skills.

Behaviours

Essential

  • Able to work as part of a team.
  • Professional at all times.
  • Quality and target focused.
  • Able to work unsupervised.
  • Self-motivating.
  • Ability to handle confidential information.
  • Able to motivate, inspire and supervise others.
Person Specification

Certicicates and Experience

Essential

  • Good standard of education to A level standard or equivalent. Part Qualified C.C.A.B / CMIIA or equivalent.
  • At least 3 years internal audit experience, preferably in public sector.

Desirable

  • Degree. Qualified CCAB / CMIIA or equivalent.
  • Experience of risk management, governance, finance/business systems, project management

Knowledge

Essential

  • Public Sector Internal Audit Standards.
  • Good knowledge of Internal Audit methods and techniques, inc Risk Based Audit.
  • Good knowledge of the principles of finance and non financial NHS areas.
  • Nolan principles.
  • Microsoft products (word / excel etc).

Desirable

  • IDEA / Data Analytics.
  • NHS structures, systems and processes.
  • Risk management, corporate governance, project management, IT, counter fraud.

Skills

Essential

  • Good knowledge of Internal Audit methods and techniques. Good knowledge of the principles of finance and non financial NHS areas.
  • Knowledge of NHS systems and the organisation and workings of the NHS - financial, non financial and clinical.
  • Analytical and evaluation skills. Decision making skills.
  • Negotiation, persuasive and interpersonal skills. Communication skills. Ability to write clear and factual reports.
  • Time management Skills. Prioritising and organising skills.
  • Staff management experience.

Desirable

  • Presentation skills. Researching Skills.

Behaviours

Essential

  • Able to work as part of a team.
  • Professional at all times.
  • Quality and target focused.
  • Able to work unsupervised.
  • Self-motivating.
  • Ability to handle confidential information.
  • Able to motivate, inspire and supervise others.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Any AuditOne location e.g. North East, Cumbria, etc.

Any AuditOne location e.g. North East, Cumbria, etc.

DH9 9DB


Employer's website

https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Any AuditOne location e.g. North East, Cumbria, etc.

Any AuditOne location e.g. North East, Cumbria, etc.

DH9 9DB


Employer's website

https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Associate Director of Business Assurance

Wayne Brown

wayne.brown@audit-one.co.uk

07921880998

Date posted

18 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

263-SS24-030-AB

Job locations

Any AuditOne location e.g. North East, Cumbria, etc.

Any AuditOne location e.g. North East, Cumbria, etc.

DH9 9DB


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