The NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) is the national body responsible for all matters relating to the prevention, detection and investigation of economic crime across the NHS. Further information about our work and annual plan for delivering this is available on our website.
TheSenior Digital Forensics Investigator willworkaspartofadedicatedteamwhoworkto identify,preserve,extract,interpretandpresentcomputerbased digitalevidenceandprovide an efficient and effective Digital Forensics service as well as support function to NHSCFA, NHS England, Department of Health and Social Care Anti-Fraud Unit (DHSC AFU), Counter Fraud Services (CFS) Wales, Counter Fraud Services (CFS) Scotland, Local Counter Fraud Specialists (LCFS’) and any other contracted external customers.
Potential applicants can contact Chris Atkinson atchris.atkinson@nhscfa.gov.ukfor an informal chat if you have any questions regarding the role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a significant number of applications.
Interviews will be held on 21/22 January 2025 in person.
Accountable to the Digital Forensics Lead, the Senior Digital Forensics Investigator will undertakedirectedandtaskeddigital forensicsandinvestigativeactivity,within operational and legislative guidelines and to the highest standards, concerning allegations of fraud which fall under the investigative remit of NHSCFA and NHS England, DHSC AFU, CFS Wales, CFS Scotland, LCFS’ and any other contracted external customers. This willinclude:
Conducting forensic acquisition, processing and analysis activities (either on site or in the lab) of digital media foruseininvestigationsbytheNHSCFAandexternalstakeholders.
Recording the details of analysis and investigations undertaken and maintain the confidentiality of this information.
Ensuring that appropriate security and access control of forensics tools, systems and evidence is maintained at all times.
Standard DBS and SC level vetting.Full UK Driving License Required.
We have offices based in Coventry, Newcastle and London. The NHSCFA values and respects the diversity of its employees and aims to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including an invitation to the first stage of the selection process and consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability. If you are applying to undertake this role on a secondment basis you should have agreement to being released from your current role in principle, prior to submitting an application form. When you apply for this role, you will be redirected to our recruitment system TRAC.The NHSCFA does not hold a sponsor licence in respect of skilled worker visas and so is unable to employ candidates requiring sponsorship.
To properly collect, preserve, transport, and store systems and media used in investigation and evidence uncovered by analysis.
Producingstatementsandexhibitstoastandardsuitableforuseincriminalorcivilcourt.
Testifyingincriminalandcivilcourtasrequired,onresultsofseizureandhandling of evidence and results of analysis conducted.
Supporting onsite investigative activity, either in person or remotely as and when required. Flexibility is required as this often requires working outside standard office hours..
Ensuring the timely delivery of digital forensic analysis activities to support the business needs of both NHSCFA and public sector organisations.
Please see full Job Description and Person Specification
This advert closes on Wednesday 8 Jan 2025