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.
This hybrid post will work as part of the NHS Counter Fraud Authority Digital Forensics Unit (in Newcastle), within the Operations function, whose responsibility is to investigate allegations of fraud, bribery and corruption in the NHS.
This role will support NHSCFA and NHS counter fraud partners, including 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 by performing technical and quality processes to maintain service efficiency and ensure maintenance of the units’ accreditation.
Potential applicants can contact Chris.atkinson@nhscfa.gov.uk, DFU Lead, for an informal chat if you have any questions regarding the role.
Our vacancies are popular and we may close this vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications. Interviews will be held at our Citygate, Newcastle office on 14th or 15th May 2026.
Responsibilities
* Provide operational support to the Digital Forensics Unit (DFU), including coordinating day‑to‑day administrative and technical tasks as directed by the Digital Forensics Lead.
* Maintain accurate records and audit trails for DFU operational activity (for example, access requests, equipment movements and routine checks) to support governance and assurance requirements.
* Managing case retention status, including identifying cases for retention, review, or destruction, recording retention decisions and supporting disposal actions in case management systems.
* Support the handling of digital exhibits (collection, transport and storage) in line with documented procedures.
* Support day‑to‑day use of the DFU e‑Discovery platforms (e.g. FTK Central, Magnet Review) outside of formal training sessions.
* Assist with planned maintenance activities and operational tasks to support service availability and efficiency.
* Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in a prompt, professional manner to support DFU service delivery.
* Support DFU operations by conducting technical and quality tasks to support DFU service delivery, as directed by the Digital Forensics Lead.
* Perform maintenance activities as directed.
* Audit DFU activities to ensure compliance with the Forensic Science Regulator’s Code of Practice, ISO17025:2017, ILAC G19 and any information security requirements as directed by the Quality Manager.
* Support onsite investigative activity, either in person or remotely when required. Flexibility is required as this may involve working outside standard office hours.
* Collect, transport and store digital exhibits to support DFU customers, in line with documented procedures.
* Carry out other duties consistent with the role, as directed by the Digital Forensics Lead.
Additional Information
To comply with the HM Government Functional Standard GovS 007, and specifically the Personnel Security Standards, individuals employed by NHS Counter Fraud Authority will be required to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standards checks.
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. We encourage applications from individuals interested in a secondment opportunity. If you are applying on this basis, please ensure you have obtained agreement in principle from your current employer.
When you apply, 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.
This advert closes on Tuesday 5 May 2026.
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