Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join the NWSSP Audit & Assurance Service in the role of Deputy Head of Internal Audit within the Specialist Services Unit (SSu)
If you are looking to further develop your career in internal audit and believe you have the skills and experience to make a difference working for the largest and most diverse employer in Wales, this is the opportunity you have been looking for.
You should be an individual with the attributes to thrive in this challenging, varied, and complex environment. As a self-motivated individual, you should embrace our vision of delivering excellence and value for money. The recent external quality assessment of our service by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy demonstrates that we are delivering a quality service to all of our clients.
This role will give you a real opportunity to make a difference to the quality of services provided to patients in Wales, by getting involved in audits across a diverse range of areas in a flexible approach to working environment.
Main duties of the job
The role will primarily be to support the Deputy Director (SSu) in providing an independent and objective opinion to the Accountable Officers, the Boards and the Audit Committees of respective NHS Wales organisations on the degree to which risk management, internal control and governance arrangements support the achievement of the organisations' agreed objectives.
The post will also be responsible for helping to provide an independent and objective consultancy service specifically to help management improve the organisation's risk management, internal control and governance arrangements through the systematic and disciplined evaluation of policies, procedures and operations that management have put in place to meet the organisations' objectives.
About us
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant Professional qualification (CCAB qualified accountant or MIIA qualified auditor) with post qualification experience or equivalent knowledge and competence oExperienced senior finance or audit manager level having gained a high level of special knowledge across a range of areas oEvidence of continuing professional development oHighly specialist knowledge of: oProfessional Internal Audit Standards oRisk Management and Assurance Frameworks oCorporate Governance oNHS Capital Investment requirements oConstruction contract management oCapital and alternative funded projects oNHS Estate Infrastructure, Facilities Maintenance and Management oNHS construction and project procurement regulations and guidance oControls Assurance oControl Frameworks oStewardship & Probity
Desirable
- Management Qualification oPrince 2 Practitioner oKnowledge of: oNHS Wales governance and finance regimes oNHS Counter Fraud & Corruption Arrangements oNHS clinical governance
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience with numerous years at a management level in the NHS or equivalent complex organisation oExperience of resource and staff management including work prioritisation and planning. oHighly developed specialist knowledge and experience of the principles of effective financial control systems, corporate governance and Internal Audit. oExperience of working with board level management and Non-Executive Directors. oA proven track record of dealing with highly complicated situations and the delivery of challenging corporate objective. oPresentation of complex and potentially sensitive information where management may be resistant to findings. oExperience of working within a highly complex and politically sensitive organisation. oExperience of highly complex and political projects/ programmes. oHighly developed specialist knowledge of various contract forms e.g. NEC, JCT, ICE, MIM and their application. oExperience of working with NHS Infrastructure and Investment requirements through all stages of project/programme development. oEvidence of successfully influencing management and working with a multi-disciplinary team oReport preparation and presentation of detailed, complicated and confidential information.
Desirable
- NHS Internal Audit experience at a management level. oRisk assessment and the development of audit plans and strategies. oSpecialist knowledge of internal audit, financial and risk management aspects of NHS legislation and policies. oWorking with client or partner organisations and liaison with External Audit.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to plan, control and manage complex assignments. oAbility to identify systems weaknesses and to use knowledge and experience to provide management with practical solutions. oExcellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication and presentation skills. oHighly developed analytical, interpretational and comparative skills capable of dealing with highly complex, confidential and sensitive information. oDemonstrable ability to work autonomously and equally effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team. oAbility to work on multiple complex tasks simultaneously and produce high quality work within tight deadlines and within resource constraints. oAbility to operate on a nationwide basis. oIT literate with practical computer application skills covering Microsoft products including Excel and Word. oMaintain professional and technical credibility, at the highest level, within Welsh Government, NWSSP and NHS Bodies. oAbility to market and promote internal audit services. oDemonstrable project management skills including work planning, organisation and prioritisation. oAbility to think innovatively and develop new ways of working, continuously striving to improve systems and performance. oHighly developed motivation, persuasion and negotiation skills, and ability to facilitate the development of others. oHighly committed and self-motivated, with high professional standards. oAbility to influence key stakeholders. oEffective Leadership and teambuilding skills. oEmotionally resilient and able to respond to exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances. oAbility to work under pressure. oAbility to plan and prioritise workload for you and your team. oNeed for intense concentration over a sustained period of time. oAbility to work flexibly. oAbility to interact with patients and the general public.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
Other
Essential
- Deliver excellent customer service to our internal and external customers, helping us to maintain the customer service excellence standard. Ability to travel extensively between organisations and sites for meetings.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant Professional qualification (CCAB qualified accountant or MIIA qualified auditor) with post qualification experience or equivalent knowledge and competence oExperienced senior finance or audit manager level having gained a high level of special knowledge across a range of areas oEvidence of continuing professional development oHighly specialist knowledge of: oProfessional Internal Audit Standards oRisk Management and Assurance Frameworks oCorporate Governance oNHS Capital Investment requirements oConstruction contract management oCapital and alternative funded projects oNHS Estate Infrastructure, Facilities Maintenance and Management oNHS construction and project procurement regulations and guidance oControls Assurance oControl Frameworks oStewardship & Probity
Desirable
- Management Qualification oPrince 2 Practitioner oKnowledge of: oNHS Wales governance and finance regimes oNHS Counter Fraud & Corruption Arrangements oNHS clinical governance
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience with numerous years at a management level in the NHS or equivalent complex organisation oExperience of resource and staff management including work prioritisation and planning. oHighly developed specialist knowledge and experience of the principles of effective financial control systems, corporate governance and Internal Audit. oExperience of working with board level management and Non-Executive Directors. oA proven track record of dealing with highly complicated situations and the delivery of challenging corporate objective. oPresentation of complex and potentially sensitive information where management may be resistant to findings. oExperience of working within a highly complex and politically sensitive organisation. oExperience of highly complex and political projects/ programmes. oHighly developed specialist knowledge of various contract forms e.g. NEC, JCT, ICE, MIM and their application. oExperience of working with NHS Infrastructure and Investment requirements through all stages of project/programme development. oEvidence of successfully influencing management and working with a multi-disciplinary team oReport preparation and presentation of detailed, complicated and confidential information.
Desirable
- NHS Internal Audit experience at a management level. oRisk assessment and the development of audit plans and strategies. oSpecialist knowledge of internal audit, financial and risk management aspects of NHS legislation and policies. oWorking with client or partner organisations and liaison with External Audit.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to plan, control and manage complex assignments. oAbility to identify systems weaknesses and to use knowledge and experience to provide management with practical solutions. oExcellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication and presentation skills. oHighly developed analytical, interpretational and comparative skills capable of dealing with highly complex, confidential and sensitive information. oDemonstrable ability to work autonomously and equally effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team. oAbility to work on multiple complex tasks simultaneously and produce high quality work within tight deadlines and within resource constraints. oAbility to operate on a nationwide basis. oIT literate with practical computer application skills covering Microsoft products including Excel and Word. oMaintain professional and technical credibility, at the highest level, within Welsh Government, NWSSP and NHS Bodies. oAbility to market and promote internal audit services. oDemonstrable project management skills including work planning, organisation and prioritisation. oAbility to think innovatively and develop new ways of working, continuously striving to improve systems and performance. oHighly developed motivation, persuasion and negotiation skills, and ability to facilitate the development of others. oHighly committed and self-motivated, with high professional standards. oAbility to influence key stakeholders. oEffective Leadership and teambuilding skills. oEmotionally resilient and able to respond to exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances. oAbility to work under pressure. oAbility to plan and prioritise workload for you and your team. oNeed for intense concentration over a sustained period of time. oAbility to work flexibly. oAbility to interact with patients and the general public.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
Other
Essential
- Deliver excellent customer service to our internal and external customers, helping us to maintain the customer service excellence standard. Ability to travel extensively between organisations and sites for meetings.
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).
