Employer Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type NHS
Site Regent House
Town Torquay
Salary £46,148 - £52,809 Per annum
Salary period Yearly
Closing 17/01/2025 23:59
Senior Local Counter Fraud Specialist
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
As part of the NHS Contract, organisations are required to have counter fraud arrangements in place to provide added value through the use of counter fraud specialists. The purpose of this role is primarily to manage, control and deliver highly complex counter fraud investigations and value-added proactive work to a number of organisations simultaneously.
The Senior Local Counter Fraud Specialist is responsible for a range of allocated ASW Assurance clients and the delivery of the operational counter fraud service to prevent, detect, and investigate fraud, corruption, and bribery in line with NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) requirements.
Main duties of the job
1. Assist the Counter Fraud Manager with managing and developing the counter fraud team.
2. Develop, promote and maintain effective counter fraud arrangements for a portfolio of clients.
3. Supervise and coach newer and less experienced colleagues.
4. Work in partnership with ASW Assurance audit colleagues and other external agencies in key areas of counter fraud work as set out in Government Functional Standard 13.
5. Respond to and anticipate queries from clients, external agencies, and members of the public, often highly complex, sensitive, and confidential in nature across a diverse client base.
6. Identify and provide solutions to fraud risks in line with the Government Counter Fraud Profession Fraud Risk Assessment Methodology.
7. Undertake the role of “Officer in charge” of investigations into allegations and suspicions of fraud against multiple organisations.
8. Work collaboratively with the Counter Fraud team and wider ASW Assurance teams to deliver agreed plans.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Communication and working relationships
* Advise multiple organisations at executive and non-executive level on matters relevant to the post holder’s area of expertise.
* Be the subject matter expert for advice and guidance at Board level for multiple organisations.
* Provide and co-ordinate advice on organisational risks and issues to staff at all levels.
* Prepare high-quality reports for use at Executive level within multiple clients.
* Maintain good working relationships with ASW Assurance audit staff, NHSCFA, and other agencies.
Planning and organisation
* Have responsibility for planning, leading, management, and delivery of the counter fraud annual work plans for multiple organisations.
* Prioritise and deliver on urgent conflicting priorities.
Analytical and judgement
* Undertake highly complex investigations in accordance with current legislation and NHS guidelines.
* Ensure that information obtained during proactive or reactive work is robust.
Responsibility and accountability
* Be responsible for leading the counter fraud service within their nominated organisations.
* Be accountable to the Audit Committee and Director of Finance of multiple organisations.
Policy and service responsibility
* Be responsible for the development and implementation of annual counter fraud workplans.
* Provide specialist advice and guidance in key policy areas.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Accredited Local Counter Fraud Specialist.
* Educated to Masters level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification.
Knowledge
* Significant experience of criminal investigation.
* Understanding of current healthcare policy.
Experience
* Able to produce clear and factual written reports.
* Experience of operating in a politically sensitive environment.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity, and achieving equality of opportunity.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
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