Anti-Fraud Specialists
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two highly motivated, accredited, Anti-Fraud Specialists with both client management and criminal investigation experience to support in the delivery of our anti-fraud services to our clients across the Northwest / West Midlands with particular focus on clients located in Manchester, Lancashire and Staffordshire.
As an Anti-Fraud Specialist (Band 6) you will be earning up to £44,962, leading the local delivery of anti-fraud services and adding value to NHS and Public Sector organisations, all within a flexible working environment.
Although the role is primarily focused on awareness raising and the prevention, deterrence and detection of fraud, within our client organisations, you must be able to provide evidence of experience in undertaking successful criminal investigations.
Reporting directly to the Head of Anti-Crime Services, you will support the wider team in the delivery of proactive work. As and when required you will also support the progression of fraud investigations across our clients. You will have the freedom to act with autonomy whilst assisting the Anti-Fraud Managers in providing a professional service to clients.
The post-holder will need to have a clean driving license and ready access to a vehicle, as whilst there is an element of home working there is also a requirement to travel to clients on a regular basis.
You will be required to-
· Work as a member of the Anti-Fraud Services function maintaining the highest professional standards.
· Take responsibility for the delivery of a portfolio of allocated Anti-Fraud work
· Deliver a full range of proactive anti-fraud work across the MIAA client base
· Conduct, as and when required, criminal investigations into allegations of fraud.
· Report to Directors of Finance and other senior executives on a regular basis.
· Respond to a range of sensitive and complex queries from clients, external agencies, and staff.
Applicantsmustbe able to demonstrate:
· A history of working in anaccreditedanti-fraud fraud role, preferably within the NHS
· Experience of undertaking proactive anti-fraud work
· Practical experiences of successfully investigating / prosecuting fraud to a criminal standard
· Awareness and understanding of key systems employed by public sector organisations including payroll, procurement, HR, recruitment, non-pay expenditure etc.
Particular consideration will be given to formally accredited(i.e., PINS / Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist/ LCFS) anti-fraud specialists with experience of conducting a similar range of anti-fraud work in other sectors, who are able to evidence that they substantially meet the requirements of the role.
MIAA is an NHS Shared service, hosted by Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. MIAA is the predominant provider of internal audit services to over 50+ NHS and public sector organisations in the Northwest and beyond. MIAA offer clients a number of services in addition to internal audit including Solutions, Anti-Fraud, Technical Risk Assurance, Capital, Clinical Coding, Healthcare Quality Support Unit.
MIAA’s budgeted turnover is 12 million, which is demonstrative of the organisation’s ambitious and strategic goals.
We pride ourselves in promoting equality and valuing diversity.
All our teams benefit from:-
• Flexible/Hybrid Working
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Development and protected learning time
• Career progression
Our Values are:-
• Trust
• Respect & Compassion
• Innovation and Excellence
Communication is central to the job and is built upon the provision and receipt of routine, complex and sensitive information of a confidential nature. This will require analysis, tact and persuasion as well as an appreciation and understanding of complex client risks, NHS systems and existing guidance. Discussions with senior and non-finance staff forms a substantial element of the job often concerning contentious and complicated fraud and corruption issues at a corporate level. Communication will involve dealing with external agencies. The job involves significant involvement in persuading and negotiating the reasoning behind recommendations with senior staff, up to and including Board level, across a range of disciplines in order to arrive at an agreed position. Communication of investigation findings and fraud awareness will be delivered through the drafting of reports and making presentations.
Work is managed rather than supervised, with the jobholder working within procedures, broad policies and guidelines as defined by the NHSCFA policies and procedures and MIAA corporate policies, but having the freedom to act with autonomy. The nature of the work necessitates a thorough and concentrated focus on the gathering, testing and evaluation of evidence ensuring continuity and integrity at all times.
The nature of the work necessitates a thorough and concentrated focus on processes to deliver consistent and robust outcomes whilst balancing competing priorities. The work pattern is occasionally unpredictable but there is routinely a need to conduct investigations requiring high levels of sustained concentration. Meeting competing deadlines is a routine element of the job.
Establish contact with, interview and take statements from relevant witnesses including expert witnesses, displaying the knowledge and application of effective interviewing techniques to deal with hostile, uncooperative or reluctant witnesses. Taped interviews with suspects will be planned and conducted in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (1984).
Provide occasional support, advice and guidance, and manage the expectations of, witnesses and victims including NHS staff, patients and healthcare professionals, from the time of initial contact until after the conclusion of an investigation, including any court process.
Attend criminal and civil courts, disciplinary hearings of NHS or other employers and professional and regulatory bodies, as and when required, in the capacity of witness and/or case officer to give evidence competently, including in cross examination. Provide guidance, advice and instructions to Counsel and other legal professional before and during criminal and civil proceedings.
For further information please read Job description and Person Specification in detail.
This advert closes on Sunday 9 Feb 2025