NHS

Fraud Prevention Officer


Pay29,970.00 - 36,483.00 / year
LocationLondon/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: G9076-24-0134?language=en&page=390&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      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 NHS Counter Fraud Authority. 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 NHS Counter Fraud Authority'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.

      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.

      Potential applicants can contact Amanda Smith at amanda.smith@nhscfa.gov.uk for an informal chat if you have any questions regarding the role. Interviews will be held on 18th September 2024

      Main duties of the job

      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.

      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. When you apply for this role, 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.

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

      Date posted

      21 August 2024

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 5

      Salary

      £29,970 to £36,483 a year

      Contract

      Fixed term

      Duration

      6 months

      Working pattern

      Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

      Reference number

      076-CFA234

      Job locations

      7th Floor, HM Government Hub

      10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf

      London

      E14 4PU


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      To contribute to the agreed plan of activity that will drive forward the unit work in meeting the organisational strategic objectives.

      Assisting in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the NHSCFA Fraud Prevention guidance.

      Delivering specific areas of fraud prevention work as directed by the Senior Fraud Prevention Officer.

      Acting as a point of contact for enquiries relating to fraud prevention solutions.

      To use their judgement and knowledge to ensure queries are answered appropriately or the enquiry is passed to the correct area of business.

      Maintain up to date knowledge of standards relating to fraud prevention and the location of fraud prevention solutions within NHSCFA information library.

      Please see full Job Description and Person Specification

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      To contribute to the agreed plan of activity that will drive forward the unit work in meeting the organisational strategic objectives.

      Assisting in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the NHSCFA Fraud Prevention guidance.

      Delivering specific areas of fraud prevention work as directed by the Senior Fraud Prevention Officer.

      Acting as a point of contact for enquiries relating to fraud prevention solutions.

      To use their judgement and knowledge to ensure queries are answered appropriately or the enquiry is passed to the correct area of business.

      Maintain up to date knowledge of standards relating to fraud prevention and the location of fraud prevention solutions within NHSCFA information library.

      Please see full Job Description and Person Specification

      Person Specification

      Knowledge and Experience

      Essential

      • 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

      Essential

      • 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

      Essential

      • Degree or equivalent experience in a related subject.

      Desirable

      • Post-graduate level or equivalent in a relevant field.

      Communication Skills

      Essential

      • 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.
      Person Specification

      Knowledge and Experience

      Essential

      • 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

      Essential

      • 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

      Essential

      • Degree or equivalent experience in a related subject.

      Desirable

      • Post-graduate level or equivalent in a relevant field.

      Communication Skills

      Essential

      • 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.

      Employer details

      Employer name

      NHS Counter Fraud Authority

      Address

      7th Floor, HM Government Hub

      10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf

      London

      E14 4PU


      Employer's website

      https://cfa.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      NHS Counter Fraud Authority

      Address

      7th Floor, HM Government Hub

      10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf

      London

      E14 4PU


      Employer's website

      https://cfa.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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