About the NHS Counter Fraud Authority
The NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) is the national body responsible for prevention, detection and investigation of economic crime across the NHS.
Role Overview
This hybrid role is part of the Digital Forensics Unit (DFU) within the Operations function in Newcastle. The successful candidate will provide technical support to the DFU Digital Forensics Lead in a team focused on identifying, preserving, extracting, interpreting and presenting computer‑based digital evidence. The role also ensures DFU tools, methods and ways of working are used consistently and effectively.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide day‑to‑day technical support to DFU activity, including advice on tools, methods, evidence handling and documentation.
* Assist with testing and validation of new or updated hardware and software, and capture results in agreed formats.
* Provide practical support to colleagues to help ensure methods are applied consistently and in line with DFU procedures.
* Support onsite investigative activity, either in person or remotely when required. Flexibility is required; this may involve working outside standard office hours.
* Maintain awareness of relevant developments (tool updates, guidance, legal‑regulatory changes) and summarise implications for the DFU Lead.
* Support DFU quality and accreditation by drafting, maintaining and reviewing controlled documents, supporting documents and technical/quality records in line with relevant standards and regulatory requirements.
* Support quality incident handling by logging issues, coordinating information gathering and assisting with corrective and preventive actions.
* Contribute to the development of the DFU Quality Management System.
* Maintain an excellent level of technical knowledge of digital forensics best practice and UK law by attending relevant training courses, meetings and CPD.
Security Clearance
All candidates must hold at least SC‑level security clearance. To meet National Security Vetting requirements you must have resided in the UK for a minimum of 3 out of the past 5 years. Candidates who were posted abroad for service with HM Government, Armed Forces or within a UK government role are still considered. Please make sure you meet these requirements before applying. Failure to achieve SC after offer will result in the job being withdrawn.
Contact & Interview Details
Potential applicants may contact Chris.Atkinson@nhscfa.gov.uk for an informal chat regarding the role. Interviews will be held face‑to‑face in our Citygate, Newcastle office on either 12th or 13th May 2026.
EEO Statement
NHSCFA values and respects the diversity of its employees. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures ensuring fair treatment and reasonable adjustments. We are unable to employ candidates requiring sponsorship.
Recruitment Process
Applicants will be redirected to our recruitment system TRAC. Baseline Personnel Security Standards checks will be required in line with HM Government Functional Standard GovS 007.
Closing Date
This advert closes on Wednesday 6 May 2026.
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