Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a professionally accredited, experienced and motivated Counter Fraud Specialist. This is a rare opportunity to work within the Fraud Team of one of the largest and most successful NHS Trusts in the country.
The post holder will undertake a wide range of counter fraud work, from investigations through to delivering fraud awareness training and proactively targeting areas of high risk to fraud. This is a busy and diverse role that will suit a confident and engaging individual. The organisation is extremely complex, which necessitates a flexible approach and requires an ability to grasp new concepts and processes quickly. The post holder will be capable of prioritising their own workload, and ensuring that all legislation, government guidance and best practice is adhered to.
- Interview date: 20 February 2024
- 37 hours 30 minutes /week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
Main duties of the job
To provide a comprehensive counter fraud service including:
- Professional investigation into suspicions of fraud, bribery and corruption. From receipt of allegation, investigation planning, evidence gathering, complex analysis, interviewing witnesses / suspects, case file preparation (CPS / internal), attendance at formal hearings (criminal court / disciplinary). Working knowledge of appropriate legislation is therefore essential (e.g. PACE, CPIA, DPA, HRA, RIPA, Fraud Act, Bribery Act)
- Developing and undertaking local proactive exercises in areas of high risk of fraud, bribery and corruption. To undertake national proactive exercises, including the analysis, interpretation and submission of data.
- Promoting fraud awareness by delivering bespoke training across the multiple sites and using various methods to communicate our key messages.
- Ensuring all work is undertaken inline with the Trust's Annual Fraud Plan and in conjunction with the requirements of the Government Functional Standard GovS 013: Counter Fraud.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, we have around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The Counter Fraud Specialist undertakes a wide range of investigations into allegations of fraud by obtaining, assessing, evaluating, and presenting evidence to prove or disprove an allegation of fraud and / or corruption.
- To seek to apply appropriate sanctions, whether disciplinary, civil and/or criminal. All work to be carried out to a standard required by the appropriate Courts.
- Is responsible for undertaking proactive and reactive work as directed by the Trusts Annual Fraud Plan and in conjunction with the requirements of the Government Functional Standard GovS 013: Counter Fraud.
- To work outside normal office hours when required which will occasionally necessitate extended hours and possible weekends.
- To supervise junior Fraud Team staff and provide line management support to enable them to carry out their roles effectively
- The Counter Fraud Specialist undertakes national and local proactive exercises as well as delivering specialist training in counter fraud to the Trust
The Fraud Team is a small but independent team within the Finance Directorate based in Regent Point, Gosforth. This comfortable and modern office environment is the ideal base, and provides easy access to key departments within the Trust who support our work on a daily basis e.g. HR, Finance, Supplies and Procurement, IT etc. Achieving a good work-life balance is important, and our flexible / remote working approach helps support that.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The Counter Fraud Specialist undertakes a wide range of investigations into allegations of fraud by obtaining, assessing, evaluating, and presenting evidence to prove or disprove an allegation of fraud and / or corruption.
- To seek to apply appropriate sanctions, whether disciplinary, civil and/or criminal. All work to be carried out to a standard required by the appropriate Courts.
- Is responsible for undertaking proactive and reactive work as directed by the Trusts Annual Fraud Plan and in conjunction with the requirements of the Government Functional Standard GovS 013: Counter Fraud.
- To work outside normal office hours when required which will occasionally necessitate extended hours and possible weekends.
- To supervise junior Fraud Team staff and provide line management support to enable them to carry out their roles effectively
- The Counter Fraud Specialist undertakes national and local proactive exercises as well as delivering specialist training in counter fraud to the Trust
The Fraud Team is a small but independent team within the Finance Directorate based in Regent Point, Gosforth. This comfortable and modern office environment is the ideal base, and provides easy access to key departments within the Trust who support our work on a daily basis e.g. HR, Finance, Supplies and Procurement, IT etc. Achieving a good work-life balance is important, and our flexible / remote working approach helps support that.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist status (Master's Level equivalent)
- Degree or equivalent qualification / experience in relevant fraud discipline
Knowledge
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of investigative procedures with an up-to-date knowledge of systems and processes.
- Be able to demonstrate extensive experience of conducting interviews under caution.
- Can demonstrate a clear analytical approach to both investigative work and the development and support of anti-fraud work in the NHS.
Experience
Essential
- Have previous practical experience of successfully investigating fraud and be able to demonstrate a proven track record of applying criminal and civil sanctions in relation to fraud offences in a complex NHS Trust.
- Have an in depth understanding of the practical application of all relevant legislation in relation to the investigation and prosecution of suspected fraud and corruption offences
- Experience of liaising closely with outside agencies within regulatory frameworks to combat fraud and corruption. Previous experience of providing a comprehensive counter fraud service to an NHS Trust.
Desirable
- Experience of using IT as an investigative tool to counter fraud and corruption
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist status (Master's Level equivalent)
- Degree or equivalent qualification / experience in relevant fraud discipline
Knowledge
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of investigative procedures with an up-to-date knowledge of systems and processes.
- Be able to demonstrate extensive experience of conducting interviews under caution.
- Can demonstrate a clear analytical approach to both investigative work and the development and support of anti-fraud work in the NHS.
Experience
Essential
- Have previous practical experience of successfully investigating fraud and be able to demonstrate a proven track record of applying criminal and civil sanctions in relation to fraud offences in a complex NHS Trust.
- Have an in depth understanding of the practical application of all relevant legislation in relation to the investigation and prosecution of suspected fraud and corruption offences
- Experience of liaising closely with outside agencies within regulatory frameworks to combat fraud and corruption. Previous experience of providing a comprehensive counter fraud service to an NHS Trust.
Desirable
- Experience of using IT as an investigative tool to counter fraud and corruption
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
