Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Band 8a Specialist Assurance Manager (360 Assurance)

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Job summary

360 Assurance is an NHS hosted service (hosted by Leicestershire Partnership Trust) delivering high quality internal audit, assurance, counter fraud and consultancy work to a large number of organisations, predominantly within the NHS.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced, and self-motivated person who wants to progress their career in internal audit as part of our client management team.

The post holder will be responsible for delivering specialist skills and expertise into our internal audit service. We welcome discussions if you feel you have relevant skills and expertise that will add value to our service.

This role will see you using your extensive knowledge as an audit professional to successfully manage audit delivery and support the development of new systems and processes leading to overall quality and efficiency improvements.

Every day is different, and variety is one of the aspects people find most rewarding about their jobs at 360 Assurance. We are a flexible employer and given the breadth of the area, we are open to discussion on base with the successful candidate. Travel will be expected across the client base; therefore a driving licence and car availability are essential.

Main duties of the job

You will be professionally qualified (ie member of professional body) in relation to Internal Audit/Finance (ie. CMIIA or CCAB) or a passed finalist with a clear plan to achieve full qualification. You will have an advanced understanding and set of skills in relation to management of resources, costs, time and staff budgets. This will allow you to develop both core and specialist services to clients whilst also building relationships and delivering briefs to Directors, Non-Executive Directors and Senior Managers both at an operational and strategic level which can include complex issues.

Experience of audit governance, risk and control is essential alongside confident presentation and communication skills for regular attendance at Audit Committees to meet reporting requirements.

You will be required to undertake information analysis and produce excellent visual presentation of information alongside developing high quality reports so some experience in these areas is also necessary.

360 Assurance supports staff personal development and continuous improvement however, you will also be responsible for participating in 360 Assurances appraisal and development activities alongside any joint or other individual objectives that have been set.

This post has the flexibility to develop and evolve in different directions, making it great for someone who wants to shape their future career.

About us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health, and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity, and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Date posted

20 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9313-23-0709

Job locations

Wayside House

Wilsons Lane

Coventry

CV6 6NY

Stapleford Care Centre

Church Street

Stapleford

Nottinghamshire

NG9 8DB

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

Detailed working knowledge of systems and risk-based auditing processes including risk management systems and principles.
Detailed understanding of how the internal audit process sits within an organisation's governance arrangements as well as within the wider NHS, including an understanding of assurance mechanisms used by different health and social care organisations.
Advanced IT skills, particularly use of Microsoft office. This will include the ability to effectively analyse, interpret and evaluate information.

Qualifications

Essential

Professionally qualified (i.e. member of professional body such as CMIIA or CCAB) or masters level qualification / equivalent training and experience.
Educated to degree level or equivalent.
GCSE qualification (or equivalent). Must include English Language / Literature and Mathematics at a Grade C or above.

Desirable

Prince2 accredited (or studying towards).

Experience

Essential

Significant experience of:
- internal audit, assurance / compliance (eg regulatory or inspection body), external audit (provided within public sector), or systematic process review at an organisational level
- line management of staff
- working in the health and social care sector
- attending and presenting at Board level committees and of developing and delivering training and / or workshops
- writing reports for presentation to senior management and senior committees
- facilitating and chairing meetings involving senior staff
- operational experience in specialist area.

Personal attributes

Essential

Able to prioritise multiple tasks, within tight timescales and set deadlines, within a constantly changing and pressured environment.
Able to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with colleagues and clients including conflict resolution and negotiation skills when required.
Able to write effective reports.
Able to adapt to a variety of working environments.

Mobility

Essential

Car owner / driver to enable travel between locations. Use of public transport is unlikely to be practical for this post.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

Detailed working knowledge of systems and risk-based auditing processes including risk management systems and principles.
Detailed understanding of how the internal audit process sits within an organisation's governance arrangements as well as within the wider NHS, including an understanding of assurance mechanisms used by different health and social care organisations.
Advanced IT skills, particularly use of Microsoft office. This will include the ability to effectively analyse, interpret and evaluate information.

Qualifications

Essential

Professionally qualified (i.e. member of professional body such as CMIIA or CCAB) or masters level qualification / equivalent training and experience.
Educated to degree level or equivalent.
GCSE qualification (or equivalent). Must include English Language / Literature and Mathematics at a Grade C or above.

Desirable

Prince2 accredited (or studying towards).

Experience

Essential

Significant experience of:
- internal audit, assurance / compliance (eg regulatory or inspection body), external audit (provided within public sector), or systematic process review at an organisational level
- line management of staff
- working in the health and social care sector
- attending and presenting at Board level committees and of developing and delivering training and / or workshops
- writing reports for presentation to senior management and senior committees
- facilitating and chairing meetings involving senior staff
- operational experience in specialist area.

Personal attributes

Essential

Able to prioritise multiple tasks, within tight timescales and set deadlines, within a constantly changing and pressured environment.
Able to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with colleagues and clients including conflict resolution and negotiation skills when required.
Able to write effective reports.
Able to adapt to a variety of working environments.

Mobility

Essential

Car owner / driver to enable travel between locations. Use of public transport is unlikely to be practical for this post.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Wayside House

Wilsons Lane

Coventry

CV6 6NY

Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Wayside House

Wilsons Lane

Coventry

CV6 6NY

Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)