Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Principal Auditor (Bank)

The closing date is 19 April 2026

Job summary

Please note that this is a bank position (i.e., an NHS worker who is not on a permanent contract but join an internal staff 'bank' and offered work on an as needed basis and does not involve working in the financial service sector). With the bank role there is no guarantee of a minimum number of hours.

With a long-standing reputation for providing high quality internal audit, digital and counter fraud services, we are looking to expand our resource pool by seeking highly motivated, analytical individuals to join our team of bank auditors.

We recognise that many people are now looking for more flexible working arrangements, which being part of our bank provides, whether this is for part of the year, term time or condensed hours. We also offer remote and office-based working, although the ability to drive would be advantageous.

If you believe you are one of the individuals we are looking for, please complete the application in full, giving us good reason to invite you to the interview stage of our selection process.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will fulfil a key role within a team providing internal audit services to a group of clients. The post holder will provide a high level of audit skills and will work unsupervised across a range of clients and complex audits. Take responsibility, with support from the Senior Internal Assurance Manager, for the delivery of audits/reviews in line with time targets and resource allocations, arranging the detailed implementation of individual audits from the planning stage through to report issue. This will involve setting up each audit on AuditOne's computerised working paper system, issuing terms of reference to client management, supervising staff during audit, ensuring quality of work, reviewing staff files and reports and submitting reports prior to issue to Senior Internal Audit Managers for approval.

About us

AuditOne are a values based, not for profit organisation who are proud and privileged to work with our NHS and and third sector partners across the North of England.

AuditOne employ modern auditing approaches in a variety of settings, and therefore we are looking for experienced, self-motivated auditors with a strong commitment to AuditOne, who can work with minimum supervision and as part of a team.

The ability to demonstrate our values of respect, quality, innovation and trust are essential.

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Date posted

31 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

263-SS26-023-AB

Job locations

AuditOne office location

Durham

DH9 9DB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 31st March 2026

Closing date : 19th April 2026.

We welcome your application.

Note: This is a Staff Bank role with no guarantee of minimum hours

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 31st March 2026

Closing date : 19th April 2026.

We welcome your application.

Note: This is a Staff Bank role with no guarantee of minimum hours

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

Good standard of education to degree level or equivalent.
Part Qualified C.C.A.B / CMIIA or equivalent.
At least 3 years internal audit experience, preferably in public sector

Desirable

Degree.
Qualified CCAB / CMIIA or equivalent.
Experience of risk management, governance, finance/business systems, project management

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

3 years internal audit
Public Sector Internal Audit Standards.
Nolan principles.
Risk based internal audit
Microsoft products (word / excel etc)
Knowledge of NHS systems and the organisation and workings of the NHS - financial, non financial and clinical.
Good knowledge of Internal Audit methods and techniques.

Desirable

Supervision of staff

Skills and Competencies

Essential

Audit methods and techniques
IT Skills - literate and efficient in the use of a variety of computer systems and software.
Analytical and evaluation skills.
Negotiation, persuasive and interpersonal skills.
Communication skills.
Ability to write clear and factual reports.
Staff management Skills.
Prioritising and organising skills.
Decision making skills.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

Good standard of education to degree level or equivalent.
Part Qualified C.C.A.B / CMIIA or equivalent.
At least 3 years internal audit experience, preferably in public sector

Desirable

Degree.
Qualified CCAB / CMIIA or equivalent.
Experience of risk management, governance, finance/business systems, project management

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

3 years internal audit
Public Sector Internal Audit Standards.
Nolan principles.
Risk based internal audit
Microsoft products (word / excel etc)
Knowledge of NHS systems and the organisation and workings of the NHS - financial, non financial and clinical.
Good knowledge of Internal Audit methods and techniques.

Desirable

Supervision of staff

Skills and Competencies

Essential

Audit methods and techniques
IT Skills - literate and efficient in the use of a variety of computer systems and software.
Analytical and evaluation skills.
Negotiation, persuasive and interpersonal skills.
Communication skills.
Ability to write clear and factual reports.
Staff management Skills.
Prioritising and organising skills.
Decision making skills.

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.