Job summary
Barts Assurance are the specialist in-house team responsible for delivering Internal Audit to Barts Health NHS Trust, one of the largest Hospital Groups in the country. The team also offers services to external clients, and in 2023 were proud to be shortlisted by the IIA in their Public Sector "Outstanding Team" category, whilst in 2022 the team won CIPFA's national Public Finance award for "Excellence in Public Sector Audit".
We are now looking for a talented and ambitious Senior Auditor (band 6) who can help us further develop and improve our service to clients. You will be a graduate with a relevant professional qualification (or part-qualified/studying), and at least 3 years' experience in an audit setting within the public or private sectors, ideally including some experience auditing within the NHS/Healthcare sector. For further details refer to our Recruitment Pack available on the NHS jobs website. If would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mike Townsend, Managing Director of Barts Assurance, on 07523-933348.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Auditor you will be responsible for delivering internal audit services to clients, predominantly in the NHS. The remit for each client is wide-ranging encompassing clinical, operational and financial areas. The SA will therefore be required to have a good understanding of the issues and risks facing large public sector organisations and an understanding of their governance.
Services to clients largely consist of delivering an annual programme of risk-based audit reviews, together with ad hoc advice, support and guidance regarding internal control and governance issues. The Senior Auditor (SA) will be responsible for scoping, planning and providing internal audit services to Barts Assurance (BA) clients. The remit for each client is wide-ranging and likely to encompass operational/clinical and financial aspects of each organisation. The SA will therefore need to have a broad technical grasp of internal audit practice and risks relating to all types of NHS organisation and the wider public/third sector, in order to be able to deliver robust assurance and incisive audit opinions that clients' directors and Boards can act upon with confidence.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Graduate
- Full or part-qualified/studying CCAB/CMIIA qualification
Desirable
- Risk Management, Governance or IT Audit qualifications
- LCFS Accreditation
- ECDL
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years' audit experience.
Desirable
- Experience of NHS internal audit or clinical governance
- Board & Committee Work
Knowledge
Essential
- Public Sector Internal Audit standards
- Risk Management
- Public Sector Finance regime
- Corporate governance
- International Auditing Standards
- Code of Ethics
Desirable
- NHS regulatory regime (CQC standards)
- Clinical governance
- Sector specific services (acute, commissioners etc)
- NHS Modernisation
Skills
Essential
- Report writing skills
- Time Management and Organisational Skills
- Analytical Skills
- IT literate (MS Office)
- Team working skills
- Ability to work on own
- Negotiating skills
Desirable
- IT literate (CAATS)
- Presentation and public speaking skills
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach
- Resilient to pressure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Graduate
- Full or part-qualified/studying CCAB/CMIIA qualification
Desirable
- Risk Management, Governance or IT Audit qualifications
- LCFS Accreditation
- ECDL
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years' audit experience.
Desirable
- Experience of NHS internal audit or clinical governance
- Board & Committee Work
Knowledge
Essential
- Public Sector Internal Audit standards
- Risk Management
- Public Sector Finance regime
- Corporate governance
- International Auditing Standards
- Code of Ethics
Desirable
- NHS regulatory regime (CQC standards)
- Clinical governance
- Sector specific services (acute, commissioners etc)
- NHS Modernisation
Skills
Essential
- Report writing skills
- Time Management and Organisational Skills
- Analytical Skills
- IT literate (MS Office)
- Team working skills
- Ability to work on own
- Negotiating skills
Desirable
- IT literate (CAATS)
- Presentation and public speaking skills
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach
- Resilient to pressure
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
