Job summary
The NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) is the national body responsible for all matters relating to the prevention, detection and investigation of economic crime across the NHS.
This role at NHSCFA must hold security clearance SC level as a minimum. To meet National Security Vetting requirements, you must have resided in the UK for a minimum of 3 out of the past 5 years for SC clearance. More information on SC clearance can be found here National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) . Please make sure you meet these requirements before applying for this role. You don't need to have SC already, however, failure to achieve the requirements for SC after offer, will result in the job offer being withdrawn.
Our new team are embarking on a piece of work to monitor data to identify and respond to patterns indicative of potential fraud. This will support our current work that reduces the likelihood of fraud occurring. We will bring in data science capabilities to be deployed in counter fraud activity and work closely with partners across health and government to further maximise the preventative impact of proactive counter fraud analysis. At the core will be the development and use of appropriate analytical techniques that include advanced analytics and machine leaning to tackle some of the highest areas of fraud risk to the NHS and ultimately protect public funds for patient care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of the NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) Digital Forensics Unit (DFU), within the Operations Directorate, whose responsibility is to investigate allegations of fraud bribery and corruption in the NHS.
The Digital Forensics Technical Specialist will be part of a dedicated team who work to identify, preserve, extract, interpret and present computer based digital evidence and provide an efficient and effective digital forensics service as well as support function to NHSCFA, NHS England, Department of Health and Social Care Anti-Fraud Unit (DHSC AFU), Counter Fraud Services (CFS) Wales, Counter Fraud Services (CFS) Scotland, Local Counter Fraud Specialists (LCFS') and any other contracted external customers.
Potential applicants can contact Nikki Crook at nikki.crook@nhsfca.gov.uk for an informal chat if you have any questions regarding the role. This is a fixed-term contract until the end of March 2025.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a significant number of applications.
Interviews will be 16/17th April 2024.
About us
The NHSCFA values and respects the diversity of its employees and aims to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including an invitation to the first stage of the selection process and consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability. If you are applying to undertake this role on a secondment basis you should have agreement to being released from your current role in principle, prior to submitting an application form. When you apply for this role, you will be redirected to our recruitment system TRAC. Please apply without delay as we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further submissions when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. The NHSCFA does not hold a sponsor licence in respect of skilled worker visas and so is unable to employ candidates requiring sponsorship.
Please note this role attracts Inner London HCAS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibility for the implementation and maintenance of the DFUs accredited services. Coordination of efforts and resources to guarantee fulfilment of accreditation standards (e.g., ISO17025, ILAC-G19 and the Forensic Science Regulators Code of Practice).
Responsibility for the technical delivery and compliance with relevant international standards (ISO17025, ILAC-G19 and the Forensic Science Regulators Code of Practice). Overseeing the investigation of quality reports, incidents and non-conformances, ensuring robust investigation, extent and root cause analysis is carried out, to identify appropriate corrective and preventive actions. Carrying out quality investigations where appropriate.
Testing, evaluating and validating new equipment (hardware and software), processes and methods to ensure that they meet the requirements of the DFU.
Responsibility for ensuring that the DFUs training framework remains up to date with developments in technology to ensure that staff skills are developed, and competency is maintained. Ensure that validation for all accredited and unaccredited methods and forensic tools is updated and assessed on a regular basis, and that where appropriate, research and development for future methods/ forensic tools is supported.
Please see full Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibility for the implementation and maintenance of the DFUs accredited services. Coordination of efforts and resources to guarantee fulfilment of accreditation standards (e.g., ISO17025, ILAC-G19 and the Forensic Science Regulators Code of Practice).
Responsibility for the technical delivery and compliance with relevant international standards (ISO17025, ILAC-G19 and the Forensic Science Regulators Code of Practice). Overseeing the investigation of quality reports, incidents and non-conformances, ensuring robust investigation, extent and root cause analysis is carried out, to identify appropriate corrective and preventive actions. Carrying out quality investigations where appropriate.
Testing, evaluating and validating new equipment (hardware and software), processes and methods to ensure that they meet the requirements of the DFU.
Responsibility for ensuring that the DFUs training framework remains up to date with developments in technology to ensure that staff skills are developed, and competency is maintained. Ensure that validation for all accredited and unaccredited methods and forensic tools is updated and assessed on a regular basis, and that where appropriate, research and development for future methods/ forensic tools is supported.
Please see full Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Experience dealing with ISO quality standards, especially ISO17025, ILAC-G19 and the Forensic Science Regulators Code of Practice.
- Demonstrable experience in achieving and maintaining quality standards.
- Previous experience of planning and managing the testing/ validation of hardware/software and the competency of digital forensics staff.
- Detailed understanding of the requirements of ISO17025, ILAC -G19 and the Forensic Science regulators Code of Practice.
- Ability to perform internal audits to a high standard.
- Demonstrate knowledge in at least some of the following areas - File servers, Networking, Email servers and clients, Peripherals, Workstations, File systems, Hard drives.
- Extensive knowledge in one or more of the following FTK, Axiom, Cellebrite Inspector, Digital Collector, UFED or other common Forensic tools
- Demonstrable knowledge of current best practice in obtaining electronic evidence
- Thorough understanding of issues surrounding the proper handling of evidence within an investigatory environment.
Desirable
- Working knowledge of programming/scripting in Python, SQL or similar language.
- Working knowledge of Exterro LAB/ /FTK Central or similar Ediscovery platform
Experience
Essential
- Extensive practical experience in a digital forensics environment.
- Extensive practical experience in achieving and maintaining quality standards
- Practical experience in exhibiting evidence and producing witness statements suitable for Crown court.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Digital Forensics or equivalent experience working within a digital forensics environment, or Information Technology related field or equivalent experience working within a digital forensics environment.
Desirable
- Either hold any of the following professional qualifications or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience. oAccess Data Certified Examiner (ACE) oEnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE). oSuccessfully completed Forensic Computing Foundation Level Course
Communication Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to communicate complex information persuasively, both orally and in writing, with people at all levels and across professions
Other Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to prioritise and manage own workload to deliver operational objectives.
- Demonstrable understanding and track record in promoting equal opportunities and diversity.
- Ability to work to agreed deadlines and standards, manage conflicting priorities, work with minimum supervision and develop solutions for overcoming barriers to progress. This requires high levels of enthusiasm, self-motivation and adaptability.
- Be able to make an effective contribution within a team environment by providing advice, assistance and support to colleagues
Person Specification
Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Experience dealing with ISO quality standards, especially ISO17025, ILAC-G19 and the Forensic Science Regulators Code of Practice.
- Demonstrable experience in achieving and maintaining quality standards.
- Previous experience of planning and managing the testing/ validation of hardware/software and the competency of digital forensics staff.
- Detailed understanding of the requirements of ISO17025, ILAC -G19 and the Forensic Science regulators Code of Practice.
- Ability to perform internal audits to a high standard.
- Demonstrate knowledge in at least some of the following areas - File servers, Networking, Email servers and clients, Peripherals, Workstations, File systems, Hard drives.
- Extensive knowledge in one or more of the following FTK, Axiom, Cellebrite Inspector, Digital Collector, UFED or other common Forensic tools
- Demonstrable knowledge of current best practice in obtaining electronic evidence
- Thorough understanding of issues surrounding the proper handling of evidence within an investigatory environment.
Desirable
- Working knowledge of programming/scripting in Python, SQL or similar language.
- Working knowledge of Exterro LAB/ /FTK Central or similar Ediscovery platform
Experience
Essential
- Extensive practical experience in a digital forensics environment.
- Extensive practical experience in achieving and maintaining quality standards
- Practical experience in exhibiting evidence and producing witness statements suitable for Crown court.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Digital Forensics or equivalent experience working within a digital forensics environment, or Information Technology related field or equivalent experience working within a digital forensics environment.
Desirable
- Either hold any of the following professional qualifications or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience. oAccess Data Certified Examiner (ACE) oEnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE). oSuccessfully completed Forensic Computing Foundation Level Course
Communication Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to communicate complex information persuasively, both orally and in writing, with people at all levels and across professions
Other Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to prioritise and manage own workload to deliver operational objectives.
- Demonstrable understanding and track record in promoting equal opportunities and diversity.
- Ability to work to agreed deadlines and standards, manage conflicting priorities, work with minimum supervision and develop solutions for overcoming barriers to progress. This requires high levels of enthusiasm, self-motivation and adaptability.
- Be able to make an effective contribution within a team environment by providing advice, assistance and support to colleagues
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.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Counter Fraud Authority
Address
7th Floor, HM Government Hub
10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf
London
E14 4QQ
Employer's website
https://cfa.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
