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. Further information about our work and annual plan for delivering this is available on our website.
The post holder will principally control, co-ordinate and implement fraud risk assessments and management framework at all GCFP recognised levels, making recommendations to support the prioritisation and development of a diverse range of counter measures and controls to mitigate against the risk of fraud.
The post holder will be expected to contribute to NHSCFA strategic overview of fraud risks impacting upon the health group by using their initiative to highlight through analysis and interpretation, significant conclusions and key judgements.
Candidates are required to have NPPV2 and GCFP Fraud Risk Assessor Accredited.
This is a Fixed Term Contract for 6 months in the first instance
Potential applicants can contact Mark Gellard at Mark.gellard@nhscfa.gov.uk for an informal chat if you have any questions regarding the role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a significant number of applications.
Interviews will be held Online week commencing 16.2.2026
Main duties of the job
In association with the Fraud Risk Manager the post holder will contribute to the agreed plan of activity that will drive forward the unit's activity in meeting the organisational strategic objectives
Production of high-quality Fraud Risk Assessments, providing options for future preventative and mitigation activity.
Regular use of a range of analytical techniques and specialist computer software to understand, interpret, compare and present a wide range of highly detailed and complex fraud related information.
Disseminate complex and highly sensitive information in the most appropriate and effective format in order for NHSCFA to make better informed decisions relating to the achievement of its objectives highlighting significant information and key judgements and making gaps in knowledge and assumptions clear.
About us
We have offices in Coventry, Newcastle and London and offer flexible, hybrid, and home-based working. In addition to the advertised salary working in the London area will attract High-Cost Area Supplement where appropriate. 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. We encourage applications from individuals interested in a secondment opportunity. If you are applying on this basis, please ensure you have obtained agreement in principle from your current employer. When you apply for this role, you will be redirected to our recruitment system TRAC.The NHSCFA does not hold a sponsor licence in respect of skilled worker visas and so is unable to employ candidates requiring sponsorship.
To comply with the HM Government Functional Standard GovS 007, and specifically the Personnel Security Standards, individuals employed by NHS Counter Fraud Authority will be required to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standards checks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Providing expertise and support to fraud risks assessment whilst regularly engaging with both supportive and reluctant stakeholders to collect and disseminate highly complex fraud risk assessments or sensitive information upon specific or thematic fraud matters.
Liaise and develop good relations to reduce crime with other Government, Non-Government organisations, statutory agencies and public and private sector organisations involved directly or indirectly with countering fraud or corruption.
Develop and support effective working relationships with colleagues across units, ensuring that they understand the fraud risk approach, process, and their roles within that process actively seeking to improve working practices as appropriate by positively influencing events and individuals.
Please see full Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
Providing expertise and support to fraud risks assessment whilst regularly engaging with both supportive and reluctant stakeholders to collect and disseminate highly complex fraud risk assessments or sensitive information upon specific or thematic fraud matters.
Liaise and develop good relations to reduce crime with other Government, Non-Government organisations, statutory agencies and public and private sector organisations involved directly or indirectly with countering fraud or corruption.
Develop and support effective working relationships with colleagues across units, ensuring that they understand the fraud risk approach, process, and their roles within that process actively seeking to improve working practices as appropriate by positively influencing events and individuals.
Please see full Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant practical experience of countering fraud and corruption within a public or private sector agency.
- Significant practical experience of conducting fraud risk assessments at strategic, thematic and operational levels.
- Experience of leading and directing research projects.
- Strong information gathering skills in order to collate, evaluate, analyse, interpret and assess varied and complex information
- Demonstrable problem solving skills and an ability to anticipate and make considered and achievable recommendations or solutions to problems based on a sound understanding of all the issues
- Ability to work to agreed deadlines and standards, manage conflicting priorities, work with minimum supervision and develop solutions for overcoming barriers to progress.
Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Strong understanding of GoV2 013: Counter Fraud and GCFP Standards and Guidance: Fraud Risk Assessment Core Discipline.
- Sound understanding of the use of IT to research, gather and analyse information effectively from open sources.
- Demonstrable understanding of the application of strategies and policies to counter fraud and corruption and deal with intelligence issues within the NHS, or within a comparable sector.
- Highly conscious of confidentiality and integrity with applied knowledge of managing and interpreting sensitive and confidential information.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to present complex, potentially contentious information, effectively to a wide range of audiences at all levels.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and articulate ideas and plans verbally, in a logical and coherent and structured manner in a variety of settings and styles.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in relevant subject, or significant equivalent specialist experience within a comparable discipline.
Desirable
- GCFP Accredited Fraud Risk Assessor
- Evidence of relevant professional training
- Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant practical experience of countering fraud and corruption within a public or private sector agency.
- Significant practical experience of conducting fraud risk assessments at strategic, thematic and operational levels.
- Experience of leading and directing research projects.
- Strong information gathering skills in order to collate, evaluate, analyse, interpret and assess varied and complex information
- Demonstrable problem solving skills and an ability to anticipate and make considered and achievable recommendations or solutions to problems based on a sound understanding of all the issues
- Ability to work to agreed deadlines and standards, manage conflicting priorities, work with minimum supervision and develop solutions for overcoming barriers to progress.
Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Strong understanding of GoV2 013: Counter Fraud and GCFP Standards and Guidance: Fraud Risk Assessment Core Discipline.
- Sound understanding of the use of IT to research, gather and analyse information effectively from open sources.
- Demonstrable understanding of the application of strategies and policies to counter fraud and corruption and deal with intelligence issues within the NHS, or within a comparable sector.
- Highly conscious of confidentiality and integrity with applied knowledge of managing and interpreting sensitive and confidential information.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to present complex, potentially contentious information, effectively to a wide range of audiences at all levels.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and articulate ideas and plans verbally, in a logical and coherent and structured manner in a variety of settings and styles.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in relevant subject, or significant equivalent specialist experience within a comparable discipline.
Desirable
- GCFP Accredited Fraud Risk Assessor
- Evidence of relevant professional training
- Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Counter Fraud Authority
Address
7th Floor, HM Government Hub
10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf
London
E14 4PU
Employer's website
https://cfa.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
