Job summary Internal audit is an in-house team with the Director of Audit and Assurance Services reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and to the Audit Committee, which is a sub-committee of the Board of Directors. Internal audit has a wide remit, covering both financial and non-financial systems and activities of the Trust. ASW Assurance delivers internal audit, counter fraud and consultancy services to healthcare organisations including acute, mental health and foundation trusts, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and social enterprises. Main duties of the job The position represents an opportunity to learn and develop internal audit and finance skills within the NHS whilst studying for a professional qualification. The role requires a high level of integrity, objectivity and enthusiasm. The post holder will be supported through an agreed training programme such as the Institute of Internal Auditors. The training programme supports the development of the post holder so that upon successful completion of the training contract, competencies have been developed allowing transfer onto the Band 4 Audit and Assurance Specialist role. You will contribute to the achievement of ASW Assurance's operational audit plans by assisting with internal audit assignments, analysing data and writing reports. You will be required to work across all ASW Assurance client sites. The post holder will undertake and manage an individual, long-term programme of professional training and passing exams. The post holder will be released for study for 7.5 hours a week of their time and be expected to undertake 8 to 10 hours of study weekly. Once qualified, the apprentice, may be supported to gain employment within the service, or within the wider health and care sector. If appointed as an Internal Audit and Assurance Specialist, they will move onto the first point of the Band 4 pay scale in accordance with the Trusts' recruitment policy. About us The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million. We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation. Date posted 05 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £18,530 to £29,114 an hour NHS T&Cs Annex 30 70% of bottom of Band 4 during training period Contract Apprenticeship Duration 36 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 156-6919236 Job locations Pendower, RCHT Hospital Penventinnie Lane Truro TR1 3LJ Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. Person Specification Qualifications Essential at least Level 2 Maths and English A levels or Level 3 qualification Experience Essential experience of team work good analytical skills good report writing skills good verbal and written communication Desirable Working in an office environment Person Specification Qualifications Essential at least Level 2 Maths and English A levels or Level 3 qualification Experience Essential experience of team work good analytical skills good report writing skills good verbal and written communication Desirable Working in an office environment Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Address Pendower, RCHT Hospital Penventinnie Lane Truro TR1 3LJ Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)