Data Analyst (PDF, 392.6KB)

NHS Counter Fraud Authority; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job description

NHS Counter Fraud Authority

About
The NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) is the national body responsible for matters relating to the prevention, detection, and investigation of economic crime across the NHS. Aligned to the DH Health Group Counter Fraud strategy, the NHSCFA acts as the principal lead for the NHS and wider health group in counter fraud intelligence work.

Key details

Location:
Site: Newcastle
Address: Citygate, Gallowgate
Town: Newcastle upon Tyne
Postcode: NE1 4WH
Major / Minor Region: Tyne and Wear

Contract type & working pattern:
Contract: 12 months (Fixed Term until 31st March 2026)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

• Full time
• Home or remote working

Salary:
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 5

Main area: Data Analyst

Job Overview
Our new team is 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 maximize the preventative impact of proactive counter fraud analysis. This role offers a unique opportunity to use data analysis to detect and prevent fraud within the NHS, directly impacting patient care and public funds. You'll work with advanced analytics tools like Python, R, SQL, and Alteryx to uncover hidden patterns and anomalies. Join a collaborative team where your insights drive real-world action against financial crime.

Advert
The role of the data analyst plays a key role within the programme of work, providing comprehensive data and information expertise to the team in support of the work undertaken together within the data science and response team. The successful candidate will liaise with internal and external stakeholders to examine anomalies and patterns within data which could be indicative of fraud, being responsible for delivery of their workstream, including collating data, defining, and developing methodologies, and producing actionable insight across several areas of concern.

The post holder will be required to have a NPPV2.

Working for our organisation
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 that 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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
To work as part of the programme of work and provide support in delivering NHS CFAs objectives. Providing an analytical service to all parts of the organisation by analysing data, interpreting, and reporting on the results. Undertaking complex statistical analyses requiring accuracy, attention to detail and frequent, prolonged periods of concentration. Communicating analytical and statistical matters to non-analytical/statistical professionals, offering advice and persuasion on statistical techniques. Dealing with statistical and analytical queries, assessing whether analyses are robust e.g., investigating data anomalies identified during analyses. Establishing deadlines and providing ongoing communication of progress to keep projects on track and on time.

Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria:

• Significant experience of using a range of statistical, numerical, and analytical techniques to analyse data and ability to work with NHS Specific Data.

Desirable criteria:

• A demonstrable understanding of counter fraud strategies and policies in either the private or public sector.

Qualifications
Essential criteria:

• Degree or equivalent in an Information Technology or data specialism (or other related field) or significant equivalent experience in a comparable role.

Communication Skills
Essential criteria:

• Ability to communicate fluently, orally and in writing to present complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

For further details or informal visits, please contact:
Name: Santosh Kumar
Job title: Principal Data Scientist
Email address: [email protected]