Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Bank Local Counter Fraud Specialist, Band 6

The closing date is 23 April 2026

Job summary

We are seeking a high calibre, outgoing, motivated and aspirational Bank Local Counter Fraud Specialist to join the nationally recognised Gloucestershire NHS Counter Fraud Service.

The successful applicant will support the Head of the Counter Fraud Service and wider Counter Fraud Team in the prevention, detection and investigation of fraud, bribery and corruption within the NHS and in the delivery of the Counter Fraud Service to all clients.

The Service is evolving its risk-based approach towards fraud, bribery and corruption and therefore the role will be particularly suitable to someone with a background in Internal Audit and/or risk management wishing to develop their skills, knowledge and experience.

Main duties of the job

To prevent, detect and investigate fraud, bribery and corruption within the NHS.

Ideally applicants should be an Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist and have an excellent working knowledge of current legislation in relation to fraud and corruption and be experienced in dealing with complex data and report writing.

We are looking for applicants with well-developed interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and excellent presentation skills.

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Details

Date posted

16 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

318-26-T0255

Job locations

Victoria Warehouse

Gloucester

GL1 2EL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Contribute to the delivery of Gloucestershire NHS Counter Fraud Service (GNHSCFS) Business Plan and national fraud strategy.

Undertake all activity to conform to GNHSCFSs quality standards, professional expectations, Government Functional Standard 013 applied across the NHS and the wider health group.

Achieve personal and business related objectives and targets set as part of the annual review process and documented in an agreed personal development plan.

Undertake any training required to develop and maintain competency, including mandatory training..

Acquire an understanding of the clients business activities and keep abreast of current issues within the NHS LCFS profession.

Under the supervision of the Head of the Service undertake elements of the annual work plans for a range of clients including: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, NHS Gloucestershire ICB and NHS Gloucestershire Managed Services.

Undertake specific research into NHS operational areas in accordance with clients work plans in order to identify risk areas. Plan and deliver risk assessment exercises.

Plan and deliver proactive prevention and detection exercises based on internal areas of risk identified by our clients, NHS CFA and or other external agencies.

Follow up recommendations made by the Head and Deputy Head of Service in their proactive/reactive reports.

Analyse complex and sensitive data from a range of systems including NHS e-rostering, medicines management, payroll, creditors and procurement systems to draw supportable conclusions, using technical knowledge and expertise.

Extract information and data of a nature relating to fraud from a range of client systems and analyse with complete accuracy. Use software tools to assist and support investigations.

Plan, co-ordinate and arrange LCFS meetings, including assisting with the preparation of papers, attending and participating, taking minutes and drafting action points.

Assist the Head and Deputy Head of Service in the production of timely audit committee papers for respective clients.

Maintain Counter Fraud social media platforms for all organisations.

The post holder will be expected to undertake assignments for GNHSCFS clients, which may be outside the geographical boundaries of their Gloucestershire base. This may involve a significant amount of travel, hot desking and flexible working patterns.

The post holder will use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint as well as social media to assist the Local Counter Fraud Service with the professional and effective promotion of its service

Job description

Job responsibilities

Contribute to the delivery of Gloucestershire NHS Counter Fraud Service (GNHSCFS) Business Plan and national fraud strategy.

Undertake all activity to conform to GNHSCFSs quality standards, professional expectations, Government Functional Standard 013 applied across the NHS and the wider health group.

Achieve personal and business related objectives and targets set as part of the annual review process and documented in an agreed personal development plan.

Undertake any training required to develop and maintain competency, including mandatory training..

Acquire an understanding of the clients business activities and keep abreast of current issues within the NHS LCFS profession.

Under the supervision of the Head of the Service undertake elements of the annual work plans for a range of clients including: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, NHS Gloucestershire ICB and NHS Gloucestershire Managed Services.

Undertake specific research into NHS operational areas in accordance with clients work plans in order to identify risk areas. Plan and deliver risk assessment exercises.

Plan and deliver proactive prevention and detection exercises based on internal areas of risk identified by our clients, NHS CFA and or other external agencies.

Follow up recommendations made by the Head and Deputy Head of Service in their proactive/reactive reports.

Analyse complex and sensitive data from a range of systems including NHS e-rostering, medicines management, payroll, creditors and procurement systems to draw supportable conclusions, using technical knowledge and expertise.

Extract information and data of a nature relating to fraud from a range of client systems and analyse with complete accuracy. Use software tools to assist and support investigations.

Plan, co-ordinate and arrange LCFS meetings, including assisting with the preparation of papers, attending and participating, taking minutes and drafting action points.

Assist the Head and Deputy Head of Service in the production of timely audit committee papers for respective clients.

Maintain Counter Fraud social media platforms for all organisations.

The post holder will be expected to undertake assignments for GNHSCFS clients, which may be outside the geographical boundaries of their Gloucestershire base. This may involve a significant amount of travel, hot desking and flexible working patterns.

The post holder will use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint as well as social media to assist the Local Counter Fraud Service with the professional and effective promotion of its service

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of general education
  • 2 A levels or equivalent

Desirable

  • Counter Fraud Accreditation and/ or membership of the Government Counter Fraud profession
  • Knowledge of the law in relation to fraud, bribery and corruption.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • NHS or public sector experience in criminal investigations and submission of case files to the Crown Prosecution Service

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of risk management within Counter Fraud
  • Working knowledge of cyber crime
  • Practical experience of undertaking compliance and/ or local proactive exercises

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Well-developed interpersonal skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Presentational skills.
  • Well-developed organisational skills.
  • Well-developed analytical and evaluation skills.
  • Ability to write clear and factual reports.
  • IT skills in word processing and Excel spreadsheets.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of general education
  • 2 A levels or equivalent

Desirable

  • Counter Fraud Accreditation and/ or membership of the Government Counter Fraud profession
  • Knowledge of the law in relation to fraud, bribery and corruption.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • NHS or public sector experience in criminal investigations and submission of case files to the Crown Prosecution Service

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of risk management within Counter Fraud
  • Working knowledge of cyber crime
  • Practical experience of undertaking compliance and/ or local proactive exercises

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Well-developed interpersonal skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Presentational skills.
  • Well-developed organisational skills.
  • Well-developed analytical and evaluation skills.
  • Ability to write clear and factual reports.
  • IT skills in word processing and Excel spreadsheets.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Victoria Warehouse

Gloucester

GL1 2EL


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Victoria Warehouse

Gloucester

GL1 2EL


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Gloucestershire NHS Counter Fraud Sevice

Lee Sheridan

leesheridan@nhs.net

03004222726

Details

Date posted

16 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

318-26-T0255

Job locations

Victoria Warehouse

Gloucester

GL1 2EL


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