Fraud Prevention Officer

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 is an excellent opportunity for those interested in a career in countering fraud to join the Fraud Prevention Team at the NHSCFA. The Fraud Prevention Officer will work as part of a team whose joint remit is to ensure the organisation constantly looks ahead for the successful creation and delivery of fraud prevention interventions. The Fraud Prevention Officer will provide support in the development, implementation and maintenance of the NHSCFA's Fraud Prevention Guidance. They will also have a role in the delivery of key projects and horizon scanning activity to identify new and emerging threats.

Potential applicants can contact Helen Rushton at helen.rushton@nhscfa.gov.uk for an informal chat if you have any questions regarding the role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a significant number of applications.

Interviews will be held w/c 28th April 2025 online.

Please note this role is a Fixed Term Role until end of September 2025.

Main duties of the job

Ideally the successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and experience drafting material for use at organisational level and working within a high-level guidance and information drafting setting.

The post holder will have excellent interpersonal skills and behaviours demonstrating an ability to liaise effectively within the organisation and with external stakeholders.

To provide support in developing a range of fraud prevention material in diverse formats for use in supporting the fraud prevention strategic remit of NHSCFA. To work as part of a team whose joint remit is to ensure the organisation constantly looks ahead for the successful creation and delivery of fraud prevention interventions and information programmes for NHSCFA and its information access hub.

The post holder may be required to obtain NPPV2 clearance.

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. The NHSCFA does not hold a sponsor licence in respect of skilled worker visas and so is unable to employ candidates requiring sponsorship.

Job responsibilities

1. To contribute to the agreed plan of activity that will drive forward the unit work in meeting the organisational strategic objectives.
2. Assisting in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the NHSCFA Fraud Prevention guidance.
3. Delivering specific areas of fraud prevention work as directed by the Senior Fraud Prevention Officer.
4. Acting as a point of contact for enquiries relating to fraud prevention solutions.
5. To use their judgement and knowledge to ensure queries are answered appropriately or the enquiry is passed to the correct area of business.
6. Maintain up to date knowledge of standards relating to fraud prevention and the location of fraud prevention solutions within NHSCFA information library.
7. Actively and constantly review materials already in existence for currency and application in the changing environment of a dynamic NHS.
8. Ensure effective delivery of assigned work packages to ensure achievement of service objectives.

Please see full Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience drafting material for use at organisational level and working within a high-level guidance and information drafting setting.
• IT literacy with knowledge of generic software packages.

Specialist Knowledge

• Knowledge of criminal and civil legislation as it relates to economic crime activities.
• In depth knowledge of document drafting and production.
• Capable of conducting research in a guidance setting.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in a related subject.
• Post-graduate level or equivalent in a relevant field.

Communication Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and behaviours demonstrating an ability to liaise effectively within organisations.
• Demonstrable understanding and track record in promoting equal opportunities and diversity.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.