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The NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) is the national body responsible for matters relating to the prevention, detection, and investigation of economic crime across the NHS. Aligned to the DH Health Group Counter Fraud strategy, the NHSCFA acts as the principal lead for the NHS and wider health group in counter fraud intelligence work.
Key details
Location: Newcastle
Address: Citygate, Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4WH
Contract type: 12 months (Fixed Term until 31st March 2026)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum (NHS AfC: Band 5)
Job Overview
Our new team is embarking on a piece of work to monitor data to identify and respond to patterns indicative of potential fraud. This will support our current work that reduces the likelihood of fraud occurring. We will bring in data science capabilities to be deployed in counter fraud activity and work closely with partners across health and government to further maximize the preventative impact of proactive counter fraud analysis. This role offers a unique opportunity to use data analysis to detect and prevent fraud within the NHS, directly impacting patient care and public funds. You'll work with advanced analytics tools like Python, R, SQL, and Alteryx to uncover hidden patterns and anomalies.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide comprehensive data and information expertise to support the work undertaken within the data science and response team.
* Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to examine anomalies and patterns within data indicative of fraud.
* Deliver workstream outputs, including collating data, defining methodologies, and producing actionable insights.
* Communicate analytical and statistical matters to non-analytical professionals.
* Establish deadlines and provide ongoing communication of progress to keep projects on track.
Minimum Requirements:
* Significant experience of using a range of statistical, numerical, and analytical techniques to analyze data.
* Degree or equivalent in an Information Technology or data specialism.
* Strong analytical and communication skills.
For further details or informal visits, contact Santosh Kumar at [email protected]
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