ASW Assurance is a leading not for profit NHS consortium, delivering internal audit, counter fraud and consultancy services to healthcare organisations including acute, mental health and foundation trusts, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and social enterprises.
The successful candidate will undertake audit work and prepare audit reports in line with internal audits statutory responsibility to independently and objectively review, evaluate and report on the adequacy of clients systems of internal control.
We are proud to support flexible working, and this position is offered on a part-time basis, providing the perfect opportunity to balance work with other commitments. The terms of this contact will be 22.5 hours per week with annual salary pro rata.
Main duties of the job
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will support the Senior Audit and Assurance Manager, in the delivery of the internal audit service to organisations within ASW Assurance by:
* Performing a large range of audit assignments of a complex/ad-hoc and non-financial nature in addition to a broad range of routine financial, governance and operational audit assignments in line with Public Sector Internal Audit Standards and the ASW Assurance Audit Manual, to agreed timescales.
* Taking extensive responsibility for the operational audit management of substantial allocated elements of client audit plans in support of the Senior Audit and Assurance Manager's overall responsibility to deliver all client operational audit plans.
* Applying risk management and assurance principles to the planning and delivery of audit assignments.
* Supervising and coaching junior audit staff.
* Responding to a broad range of requests for advice and assistance and queries from clients including sensitive, confidential and complex issues from all levels of client staff.
The post holder will:
* Contribute to the delivery of ASW Assurance's Business Plan.
* Ensure the delivery of client operational internal audit plans.
* Ensure assignments conform to the expectations of the quality standards and professional expectations (e.g. duty of care, independence etc.) as stated in the Public Internal Audit Standards, ASW Assurance Audit Manual and NHS Managers Code of Conduct.
* Ensure that assignments are completed within timescales as stated in the operational audit plan of the client/agreed with the Senior Audit and Assurance Manager.
* Achieve personal and business-related objectives and targets set as part of the annual appraisal process and documented in the agreed personal development plan.
* Undertake any training required in order to maintain competency, including mandatory training.
* Ensure an understanding of the clients business activities is maintained and to keep abreast of current issues within the NHS and internal audit profession.
* Contribute to and work within a safe working environment.
Working Pattern: 22.5 hours per week
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Emma Pearson, Business Manager on epearson2@nhs.net.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
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Desirable
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Employer details
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Exeter
Devon
EX2 7JQ
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