Job summary
The post holder will work as part of a team whose remit is to ensure the successful creation and delivery of corporate governance and assurance programmes. These include the delivery of corporate governance and assurance activity, internal quality assurance activity specifically relating to ISO 17025 and the Forensic Science Regulator's Code of Practice as they relate to the Forensic Computing Unit (FCU), and engagement with external organisations and stakeholders in respect of compliance practices relating to the NHS Counter Fraud Authority, (NHSCFA).
Further information about our work and annual plan for delivery is available on our website.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Governance & Assurance Officer will be an expert in the delivery of a wide range of governance and compliance programmes to ensure satisfactory levels of corporate governance throughout the NHSCFA.
Main duties include:
Support the development of the Governance & Assurance, (G&A), strategy and annual workplan.
Develop methodology & deliver G&A reviews and perform other audit or review functions identified in the workplan to meet strategic objectives.
Produce clear and readable written guidance, procedures, policies, strategies, protocols and agreements that are accurate and up to date, and ensure that they are disseminated via the correct channels.
Provide regular in-depth governance and assurance updates to the Senior Management Team as well as to the Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee, (ARAC), for periodic review.
Work alongside the Governance & Assurance Lead and internal stakeholders to develop and maintain the NHSCFA Assurance Map for submission to the ARAC.
Prepare and maintain G&A unit policies, and other procedural documents in light of advice received as well as providing advice across the organisation on such documentation.
Provide regular detailed updates of work undertaken for quarterly review within the VERTO project Management system.
About us
We have offices based in Coventry, Newcastle and London and also offer flexible and home based working. 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: see details of our inclusive policies below.
In line with this our staff are expected to act with full regard to the requirements of the Authority's policies and procedures, including those relating to Health and Safety, and to carry out duties in accordance with the Data Protection Act and comply with measures to protect the confidentiality of information.
The CFA does not hold a sponsor licence in respect of skilled worker visas and so is unable to employ candidates requiring sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities include:
Research and horizon scan sector-wide strategies and initiatives in the management of corporate governance and assurance and apply where appropriate to the development of an internal standards framework and associated governance and assurance procedures.
Liaise closely with the Senior Management and Leadership Team members of the appropriate governance requirements in their own areas of activity, solving problems and offering solutions to governance and assurance related topics where required.
Provide independent assurance to other government agencies and bodies, including DHSC, NHS England, the Cabinet Office and NHS Digital, of NHSCFA compliance with legislative and legal requirements, including adherence to standing operating procedures, schemes of work, standing orders and schemes of delegation.
Support the drafting of the annual Governance Statement and relevant sections of the Annual Report & Accounts, (ARA).
Complete the Disclosure Schedule required by the external auditors for the ARA.
Update the organisation regularly through the Intranet on the need for corporate governance, highlighting changes in operating procedures and legal requirements clearly so that staff cannot misunderstand their own responsibilities in this area.
Support the development of learning materials for NHSCFA on Governance & Assurance requirements.
Additional Duties:
Act as the deputy Forensic Computing ISO Quality Manager.
In conjunction with other auditors, create and implement a system of auditing NHSCFAs use of the PNC and conduct audits, reporting anomalous findings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities include:
Research and horizon scan sector-wide strategies and initiatives in the management of corporate governance and assurance and apply where appropriate to the development of an internal standards framework and associated governance and assurance procedures.
Liaise closely with the Senior Management and Leadership Team members of the appropriate governance requirements in their own areas of activity, solving problems and offering solutions to governance and assurance related topics where required.
Provide independent assurance to other government agencies and bodies, including DHSC, NHS England, the Cabinet Office and NHS Digital, of NHSCFA compliance with legislative and legal requirements, including adherence to standing operating procedures, schemes of work, standing orders and schemes of delegation.
Support the drafting of the annual Governance Statement and relevant sections of the Annual Report & Accounts, (ARA).
Complete the Disclosure Schedule required by the external auditors for the ARA.
Update the organisation regularly through the Intranet on the need for corporate governance, highlighting changes in operating procedures and legal requirements clearly so that staff cannot misunderstand their own responsibilities in this area.
Support the development of learning materials for NHSCFA on Governance & Assurance requirements.
Additional Duties:
Act as the deputy Forensic Computing ISO Quality Manager.
In conjunction with other auditors, create and implement a system of auditing NHSCFAs use of the PNC and conduct audits, reporting anomalous findings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in a relevant area or equivalent experience.
- Relevant ISO implementation or auditing qualification.
Desirable
- Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of designing, implementing robust quality assurance systems and arrangements. Undertaking a variety of audits including horizontal, vertical and method witness audits.
- Proven experience in delivery of programmes of work to achieve ISO or similar accreditations.
- Demonstrable experience of Project Management.
- Verifiable experience of preparing organisational processes and procedures as well as high level reports and briefing documents for use at a senior level.
- Conclusive experience of operating effective organisational governance and assurance practices, including risk management.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal / communication skills.
- Demonstrable ability to clearly formulate and present ideas and concepts in virtual and face to face meetings, including webinars and blended learning.
Mobility Requirements
Essential
- To attend the NHSCFA offices in London, Coventry and Newcastle. Occasional overnight stays may be required.
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Able to work during frequent periods of extended concentration, whilst able to deal with and respond to urgent interruptions when required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in a relevant area or equivalent experience.
- Relevant ISO implementation or auditing qualification.
Desirable
- Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of designing, implementing robust quality assurance systems and arrangements. Undertaking a variety of audits including horizontal, vertical and method witness audits.
- Proven experience in delivery of programmes of work to achieve ISO or similar accreditations.
- Demonstrable experience of Project Management.
- Verifiable experience of preparing organisational processes and procedures as well as high level reports and briefing documents for use at a senior level.
- Conclusive experience of operating effective organisational governance and assurance practices, including risk management.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal / communication skills.
- Demonstrable ability to clearly formulate and present ideas and concepts in virtual and face to face meetings, including webinars and blended learning.
Mobility Requirements
Essential
- To attend the NHSCFA offices in London, Coventry and Newcastle. Occasional overnight stays may be required.
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Able to work during frequent periods of extended concentration, whilst able to deal with and respond to urgent interruptions when required.
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
NHS Counter Fraud Authority
Address
NHSCFA Earlsdon Park
9th Floor, Earlsdon Park, 55 Butts Road
Coventry
CV1 3BH
Employer's website
https://cfa.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
