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. 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. Audit & Assurance delivers a professional internal audit, assurance and consulting service to the NHS in Wales. The main duties of the Deputy Head of Internal Audit include: Responsibility for the operational provision of an Internal Audit service to a number of NHS organisations based in South Wales to be determined in agreement with the Director of Audit & Assurance. To help the Head of Internal Audit to formulate both strategic (three year) and operational plans based on an ‘Audit Needs Assessment/Risk Assessment.’ To support the production of an Audit Plan linked to the organisations’ Risk Management and Assurance Frameworks. Preparation of complex information and progress reports for inclusion within the Audit Committee Agendas. Attendance will be required at Audit Committees to present audit reports along with or instead of the relevant Head of Internal Audit. To be responsible for the performance and operation of the team (including any specialist audit services such as IM&T and capital & estates) to ensure that the requirements of the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards and the Code of Ethics are achieved, and that performance meets the requirement of external audit. Manage the team’s delivery against planned commitments and monitoring of quality and performance against agreed key performance indicators. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we have high standards and expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening & Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility & Innovating, whilst ensuring trust, honesty and compassion are implicit in everything that we do. We are adaptable, agile and flexible and pride ourselves on being a learning organisation - one where it is safe to make mistakes, where blame is replaced by opportunity, learning and improvement. innovation is built into everything that we do. We recognise our people regularly and have an Appreciation Station, to encourage staff to applaud exemplary behaviour in one another, alongside an Annual Staff Recognition Award ceremony aligned to our values. We respect and value our people and strive for a culture of compassion and inclusivity. We are a bilingual organisation, and we have a team of Change Champions who advocate ‘This is Our NWSSP’ our principal change programme. Similarly, PROUD is our new staff network welcoming LGBT colleagues and allies to come together in a safe space for discussions, event planning and the opportunity to build supportive networks. We have a comprehensive benefits package where there is something for everyone, supporting health, engagement and wellbeing and includes an Employee Assistance Programme. We have over 30 Mental Health First Aiders and work in partnership with local and national organisations to ensure the well-being and resilience of our people. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Stephen Chaney Job title: Acting Head of Internal Audit Email address: stephen.chaneywales.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01495 300 844