Job Overview
The post holder will work as a qualified Local Counter Fraud Specialist (training will be provided) to conduct fraud investigations in line with the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 and Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, including interviewing witnesses and suspects and preparing case files.
Managerially reporting to the Head of Local Counter Fraud Service, the post holder will advise and liaise with senior managers on appropriate sanctions and civil recovery measures. The role involves preparing case files and Counter Fraud reports for both criminal and civil courts and presenting those reports or files as required, liaising with internal agencies such as Internal Auditors, Human Resources, Payroll Departments and Departmental Heads, and engaging with external agencies.
Welsh language skills are desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main Duties of the Job
* Work within the Counter Fraud Service on the delivery of an integrated, comprehensive and professional Counter Fraud Service provision to the Health Board.
* Be responsible for Counter Fraud arrangements in a number of arenas, including the creation of an anti-fraud culture, deterrence, prevention, detection, and investigation of fraud and corruption.
* Support the development of an Annual Work Plan and provide advice and guidance to the Head of Local Counter Fraud.
* Deliver a professional Counter Fraud service provision to the designated Health Board and apply the Counter Fraud standards and guidelines as laid down in the NHS Counter Fraud and Corruption Manual.
* Maintain good working relationships with Internal Audit, External Audit, NHS Counter Fraud Authority, NHS Wales Counter Fraud Services and other agencies in the delivery of the Counter Fraud Service provision.
* Protect the confidentiality of sensitive/personal/patient related information by operating at all times in compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and Human Rights Act 1998.
Working for Our Organisation
We’re a large health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. Join our team and receive the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and proudly welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. Successful applicants will receive recruitment correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh; applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Full job description and person specification are attached in the supporting documents; please click “Apply now” to view.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
* Postgraduate Diploma Level or equivalent experience.
* Knowledge of relevant current law and criminal/civil process.
* Good working knowledge of database and spreadsheet IT packages including Word & Excel.
* Accreditation as Local Counter Fraud Specialist or willingness to work towards.
* Experience in criminal/internal investigations including disciplinary investigations.
* Knowledge of procedures applicable to management of criminal, civil investigations and disciplinary investigations; proven track record in this area.
* U.K. law as it relates to corruption, bribery and fraudulent activity.
* Preparation of case files for submission to solicitors and barristers.
* Continual professional development.
* Experience dealing with highly complex and politically sensitive issues within a large organisation.
* Experience completing Criminal Justice System MG forms.
* Ability to present relevant information in a concise and persuasive format.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, credibility, influence and political acumen; building and maintaining effective relationships across all grades and disciplines.
* Ability to work as part of multi-disciplinary teams at operational level, within and outside the Health Board.
* Ability to work on own initiative and organise workload.
* Ability to achieve targets and objectives in a demanding and pressured environment.
* Knowledge of legislation and procedures applicable to management of criminal, civil and disciplinary investigations.
* Sound judgment, decision making, and organisational skills.
* Able to interpret legislation and national guidance as appropriate to the role.
* Self‑motivated and committed to developing self and team members.
* Ability to use spreadsheets, word‑processing, databases and e‑mail to a good level.
* Highly developed organisational, numeracy and analytical skills.
* Excellent verbal and communication skills with ability to relate to people at all levels.
* Excellent report writing skills with ability to distil information into key summaries.
* Accurate record‑keeping skills.
* Project management skills.
* Enthusiastic, committed, proactive and innovative.
* Politically astute and high level of intuition.
* Appetite for hard work and challenges.
* Show resilience, stamina and reliability under sustained pressure, never losing sight of objectives.
* High level of personal integrity.
Desirable Criteria
* Specialist knowledge of NHS legislation and NHS finance policies.
* Knowledge and experience in an NHS finance environment.
* Data analytics training or experience delivering data analytics outcomes.
* Evidence of further specialist training and experience.
* Working knowledge of fraud investigation techniques and Health Service payment systems.
* Knowledge of public sector financial systems.
* NHS or public sector experience.
* Welsh language skills desirable (levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing).
Driving
Prerequisite to meet travel requirements of the role.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Finance and Sales
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
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