Job summary The NHSCFA is the national body responsible for all matters relating to the prevention, detection and investigation of economic crime across the NHS. Further information is available on our website. Our new team are 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 maximise the preventative impact of proactive counter fraud analysis. We will combine this with our range of counter fraud and domain expertise to maximise our impact using your knowledge, experience, and passion for your chosen field. At the core will be the development and use of appropriate analytical techniques that include advanced analytics and machine leaning to tackle some of the highest areas of fraud risk to the NHS and ultimately protect public funds for patient care. The post holder will be required to have a NPPV 2 / 3. This is a Fixed Term contract until 31st March 2026 Potential applicants can contact James Boughen at james.boughennhscfa.gov.ukfor an informal chat if you have any questions regarding the role. Interviews will be held w/c 17th March 2025 Main duties of the job The post holder will provide the operational leadership to the NHSCFA Response Team for project Athena. The Proactive Counter Fraud Lead will be a will be a multi-disciplined practitioner with expertise in all aspects of fraud prevention, disruption, intelligence and investigative practice.A subject matter expert in the investigation and intelligence development of fraud and will have extensive experience of managing teams within a robust investigative and intelligence framework, they will also be experts in driving disruption and fraud prevention initiatives. About us We have offices based in Coventry, Newcastle and London and offer flexible, hybrid, office and home-based working. In addition to the advertised salary working in the London area will attract High-Cost Area Supplement where appropriate. 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. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a significant number of applications. The NHSCFA does not hold a sponsor licence in respect of skilled worker visas and so is unable to employ candidates requiring sponsorship. Date posted 18 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 11 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working Reference number 076-ATH-CFA028-B Job locations Cheylesmore House Coventry CV1 2WT Job description Job responsibilities Developing an agreed plan of focused activity, both reactive and proactive, derived from patterns indicative of fraud or driven by operational priorities. Drive the unit forward in meeting NHSCFA organisational strategic objectives, within a legal framework, ensuring the organisations business plan is translated into objectives and outcomes for unit staff members. Plan and organise broad range of complex activities; formulates, adjusts plans and develops counter fraud strategies. Accountable for qualitative and quantitative performance for the NHSCFAs Data Analytics program or areas that contribute to the organisations strategic and financial objectives. Highly developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by experience, professional knowledge acquired through specialist training and experience and knowledge in the use of investigations techniques, fraud prevention to meet operational outcomes and financial targets. Please see full Job Description and Person Specification Job description Job responsibilities Developing an agreed plan of focused activity, both reactive and proactive, derived from patterns indicative of fraud or driven by operational priorities. Drive the unit forward in meeting NHSCFA organisational strategic objectives, within a legal framework, ensuring the organisations business plan is translated into objectives and outcomes for unit staff members. Plan and organise broad range of complex activities; formulates, adjusts plans and develops counter fraud strategies. Accountable for qualitative and quantitative performance for the NHSCFAs Data Analytics program or areas that contribute to the organisations strategic and financial objectives. Highly developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by experience, professional knowledge acquired through specialist training and experience and knowledge in the use of investigations techniques, fraud prevention to meet operational outcomes and financial targets. Please see full Job Description and Person Specification Person Specification Specialist Knowledge Essential Fully conversant with the requirements of PACE, CPIA, RIPA and other legislation governing the investigation and prosecution of criminal offences and money laundering regulations. Has a working knowledge and understanding of other methods of obtaining all types of evidence. An understanding of the specialist analytical, intelligence and investigative tools available for use in fraud investigation work. Full understanding of the lawful methods for the obtaining of personal, and bulk data or confidential information for use in criminal investigations or fraud detection. Has a full understanding of the judicial process. Expert knowledge of prevention and disruption initiatives. Experience and knowledge in preventing, disrupting, protecting and pursing crime and the offenders. Experience of quantifying prevention value. Technical and practical knowledge of the fraud investigation model. Desirable Knowledge of NHS structure and working practices. Experience Essential Significant specialist experience in successfully countering a wide variety of fraud or corruption within a public or private sector organisation including at management level. Practical and demonstrable experience in dealing with complex criminal cases including fraud, bribery or corruption and the use of digital evidence in prosecutions. Experience of proactive led investigations from a law enforcement background. Significant practical experience in leading a team approach to dealing with investigative casework. Experience in dealing with senior managers and legal representatives. Experience in producing high level written material for management, planning, prosecution or policy purposes. Experience of delivering fraud prevention initiatives and disruption activities to drive counter fraud value including but not limited to influencing policy and practices. Practical experience of applying criminal and civil sanctions in relation to fraud offences in a multi- agency environment. Experience of working with proactive data analytics or data science functions to develop fraud detection approaches that lead to action. Has an understanding of or training in the practice of recovery of electronic evidence. Desirable Experience in dealing with other agencies on joint projects or investigations. Experience of working with data scientists and analysts. Experience in the presentation of detailed information to seminars, conferences or to senior officials. Project management experience. Experience in dealing with stakeholder groups. Qualifications Essential Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist qualification or member of Government Counter Fraud Profession in the Investigation Discipline (Practitioner Level) or equivalent experience/learning developed in a similar role e.g. PIP level 2. Educated to master's level or equivalent relevant experience, or equivalent experience/learning developed in a similar role Desirable Accredited financial investigator. Communication Skills Essential Exceptional verbal communication, presentation and influencing skills to produce desired outcomes within and between organisations. Excellent written communication skills and experience of drafting a range of material for a variety of audiences. Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to relate at all levels of engagement through influencing and professional behaviours. Manage stakeholder, influence practice and behavior for the benefit out of counter fraud. Desirable Provide and receive highly complex, highly sensitive Information, where cooperation and agreement are required. Presenting complex, sensitive or contentious information to large groups of staff. Provide and receive highly sensitive information where there are significant barriers to acceptance which needs to be overcome. Other Skills Essential Extensive demonstrable experience of an analytical approach to identifying problems and developing real and practical solutions. Extensive demonstrable highly developed staff management and leadership skills including the ability to motivate and delegate effectively. High level capability in effective and efficient prioritisation with the skill to tackle a number of diverse tasks whilst working to tight deadlines. IT literacy with knowledge of generic software packages. Demonstrable understanding and track record in promoting equal opportunities and diversity. An ability to lead a team effectively, presenting the very highest leadership qualities and exemplary management behavioral characteristics. A forward-thinking attitude to identify high level research opportunities and use initiative in the development of project- based work. Considerable personal initiative and can demonstrate an ability to work with a high degree of autonomy. Person Specification Specialist Knowledge Essential Fully conversant with the requirements of PACE, CPIA, RIPA and other legislation governing the investigation and prosecution of criminal offences and money laundering regulations. Has a working knowledge and understanding of other methods of obtaining all types of evidence. An understanding of the specialist analytical, intelligence and investigative tools available for use in fraud investigation work. Full understanding of the lawful methods for the obtaining of personal, and bulk data or confidential information for use in criminal investigations or fraud detection. Has a full understanding of the judicial process. Expert knowledge of prevention and disruption initiatives. Experience and knowledge in preventing, disrupting, protecting and pursing crime and the offenders. Experience of quantifying prevention value. Technical and practical knowledge of the fraud investigation model. Desirable Knowledge of NHS structure and working practices. Experience Essential Significant specialist experience in successfully countering a wide variety of fraud or corruption within a public or private sector organisation including at management level. Practical and demonstrable experience in dealing with complex criminal cases including fraud, bribery or corruption and the use of digital evidence in prosecutions. Experience of proactive led investigations from a law enforcement background. Significant practical experience in leading a team approach to dealing with investigative casework. Experience in dealing with senior managers and legal representatives. Experience in producing high level written material for management, planning, prosecution or policy purposes. Experience of delivering fraud prevention initiatives and disruption activities to drive counter fraud value including but not limited to influencing policy and practices. Practical experience of applying criminal and civil sanctions in relation to fraud offences in a multi- agency environment. Experience of working with proactive data analytics or data science functions to develop fraud detection approaches that lead to action. Has an understanding of or training in the practice of recovery of electronic evidence. Desirable Experience in dealing with other agencies on joint projects or investigations. Experience of working with data scientists and analysts. Experience in the presentation of detailed information to seminars, conferences or to senior officials. Project management experience. Experience in dealing with stakeholder groups. Qualifications Essential Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist qualification or member of Government Counter Fraud Profession in the Investigation Discipline (Practitioner Level) or equivalent experience/learning developed in a similar role e.g. PIP level 2. Educated to master's level or equivalent relevant experience, or equivalent experience/learning developed in a similar role Desirable Accredited financial investigator. Communication Skills Essential Exceptional verbal communication, presentation and influencing skills to produce desired outcomes within and between organisations. Excellent written communication skills and experience of drafting a range of material for a variety of audiences. Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to relate at all levels of engagement through influencing and professional behaviours. Manage stakeholder, influence practice and behavior for the benefit out of counter fraud. Desirable Provide and receive highly complex, highly sensitive Information, where cooperation and agreement are required. Presenting complex, sensitive or contentious information to large groups of staff. Provide and receive highly sensitive information where there are significant barriers to acceptance which needs to be overcome. Other Skills Essential Extensive demonstrable experience of an analytical approach to identifying problems and developing real and practical solutions. Extensive demonstrable highly developed staff management and leadership skills including the ability to motivate and delegate effectively. High level capability in effective and efficient prioritisation with the skill to tackle a number of diverse tasks whilst working to tight deadlines. IT literacy with knowledge of generic software packages. Demonstrable understanding and track record in promoting equal opportunities and diversity. An ability to lead a team effectively, presenting the very highest leadership qualities and exemplary management behavioral characteristics. A forward-thinking attitude to identify high level research opportunities and use initiative in the development of project- based work. Considerable personal initiative and can demonstrate an ability to work with a high degree of autonomy. Employer details Employer name NHS Counter Fraud Authority Address Cheylesmore House Coventry CV1 2WT Employer's website https://cfa.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)