Senior Local Counter Fraud Specialist

ASW Assurance is a leading not for profit NHS consortium, delivering internal audit, counter fraud and consultancy services to healthcare organisations including acute, mental health and foundation trusts, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and social enterprises.

We do not simply deliver an internal audit and counter fraud service; we are dedicated to delivering quality and safe patient care, providing a cost-effective service with the benefit of a locally highly skilled, flexible and responsive workforce.

As the main counter fraud service provider to the NHS in the South West, ASW Assurance provides an excellent, value-added service, which meets and exceeds the delivery of both national and local NHS counter fraud requirements.

ASW Assurance work is focused to ensure that fraud risks that may prevent the achievement of NHS organisations' strategic objectives are kept to a minimum. The counter fraud work is pivotal in ensuring that the organisations' specific fraud risks are identified and managed to prevent financial loss and protect the organisations' reputation. We also deliver specialised security management consultancy services and can provide a comprehensive, joined up, resilient anti-crime service.

Main duties of the job

As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy when they need it most.

Job responsibilities

As part of the NHS Contract, organisations are required to have counter fraud arrangements in place to provide added value through the use of counter fraud specialists. The purpose of this role is primarily to manage, control and deliver highly complex counter fraud investigations and value-added proactive work to a number of organisations simultaneously.

The Senior Local Counter Fraud Specialist (LCFS) focus is to:

• Implement and encourage an anti-fraud culture throughout organisations.
• Provide operational leadership in delivering the counter fraud message to multiple organisations.
• Take positive action against fraud, including sanctions against perpetrators and recovery of any monies defrauded.
• Meet and exceed the NHSCFA requirements.
• Achieve successful outcomes from both criminal and civil proceedings.

Expectations of the post holder fall into distinct categories:

• Work with multiple organisations to ensure and assist in the development of appropriate governance frameworks in place to reduce the risk of fraud at those organisations to an absolute minimum.
• Undertake proactive work including (but not limited to) educating staff at multiple organisations about fraud so that they are able to identify fraud and know how to respond correctly.
• Undertake criminal investigations complying with the requirements of criminal investigation legislation.
• Act as lead specialist for counter fraud services on a portfolio of clients covering the planning, delivery, and client liaison.
• Line manage Band 6 Local Counter Fraud Specialist and Trainee Local Counter Fraud Specialist Band 6 Annex U or be responsible for specialist areas of counter fraud work.

Working Pattern:

37.5 hours per week

Interview Date:

To be confirmed

For further information please contact:

Gareth Cottrell, Counter Fraud Manager via gareth.cottrell@nhs.net

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family-friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme.

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Newcourt House
Newcourt Drive
Exeter
Devon
EX2 7JQ

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