Job summary
The NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) is the national body responsible for all matters relating to the prevention, detection and investigation of economic crime across the NHS. Further information about our work and annual plan for delivering this is available on our website.
The successful applicant will have experience of managing and co-ordinating a programme of strategic intelligence research, identifying the likely nature and scale of both likely economic crime and security threats facing the NHS both now and in the future.
Potential applicants can contact Gillian Winkworth-Smith at gillian.winkworth-smith@nhscfa.gov.uk for an informal chat if you have any questions regarding the role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a significant number of applications.
Main duties of the job
To develop, manage and co-ordinate a programme of strategic intelligence research which identifies the likely nature and scale of both likely economic crime and security threats facing the NHS both now and in the future. Support the development of tactical intelligence in identified areas of priority to inform to crime reduction strategies and to identify gaps in NHSCFA's knowledge of crime risks and to make recommendations as to how these can be filled.
About us
We have offices based in Coventry, Newcastle and London and offer flexible, hybrid, office and home-based working. In addition to the advertised salary working in the London area will attract High-Cost Area Supplement where appropriate. 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. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including an invitation to the first stage of the selection process and consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability. If you are applying to undertake this role on a secondment basis you should have agreement to being released from your current role in principle, prior to submitting an application form. When you apply for this role, you will be redirected to our recruitment system TRAC. Please apply without delay as we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further submissions when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. The NHSCFA 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
To maintain highly developed specialist knowledge and to use this to lead the NHSCFA in criminal intelligence and strategic crime analysis as it relates to economic crime, security, and the NHS.
To have day to day responsibility for the development, revision and drafting of an annual strategic intelligence assessment of the current and emerging fraud, corruption and security risks facing the NHS.
To identify key risks and make recommendations upon priorities, to inform and drive the strategic direction and planning of NHSCFA, DHSC and the wider NHS the next twelve months and beyond.
To identify through research and evaluation the intelligence gaps that impact upon NHSCFAs ability to define and forecast economic crime and security threats to the NHS and wider health group. To collate and evaluate these gaps, making recommendations as to how they may be prioritised and
Please see full Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To maintain highly developed specialist knowledge and to use this to lead the NHSCFA in criminal intelligence and strategic crime analysis as it relates to economic crime, security, and the NHS.
To have day to day responsibility for the development, revision and drafting of an annual strategic intelligence assessment of the current and emerging fraud, corruption and security risks facing the NHS.
To identify key risks and make recommendations upon priorities, to inform and drive the strategic direction and planning of NHSCFA, DHSC and the wider NHS the next twelve months and beyond.
To identify through research and evaluation the intelligence gaps that impact upon NHSCFAs ability to define and forecast economic crime and security threats to the NHS and wider health group. To collate and evaluate these gaps, making recommendations as to how they may be prioritised and
Please see full Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable experience of undertaking strategic intelligence and analysis work including managing and developing staff within an intelligence environment
- A sound knowledge of Intelligence software, confident use of IT and a demonstrable aptitude with standard Microsoft packages
- Experience of staff management including career development, with demonstrable ability to delegate authority
- Demonstrable ability to prioritise work effectively
- Demonstrable understanding Equal Opportunities and valuing diversity.
- Must ensure and maintain the highest standards of integrity
- Considerable personal initiative with the ability to work independently, lead and work as part of a team.
- Demonstrable ability to tackle a number of diverse tasks and be able to prioritise and manage work accordingly whilst working to tight deadlines
Desirable
- Significant demonstrable experience of undertaking tactical and operational intelligence and analysis work
Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- A sound knowledge of best practice, legal issues and current guidance associated with criminal Intelligence and analysis.
- Demonstrate ability to understand and apply strategies and policies in place to counter fraud and corruption and deal with intelligence issues within the NHS
Desirable
- A sound knowledge of the strategies and policies in place to counter fraud and corruption and deal with Intelligence issues within the NHS.
- Research statistics
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable experience of undertaking strategic intelligence and analysis work including managing and developing staff within an intelligence environment
- A sound knowledge of Intelligence software, confident use of IT and a demonstrable aptitude with standard Microsoft packages
- Experience of staff management including career development, with demonstrable ability to delegate authority
- Demonstrable ability to prioritise work effectively
- Demonstrable understanding Equal Opportunities and valuing diversity.
- Must ensure and maintain the highest standards of integrity
- Considerable personal initiative with the ability to work independently, lead and work as part of a team.
- Demonstrable ability to tackle a number of diverse tasks and be able to prioritise and manage work accordingly whilst working to tight deadlines
Desirable
- Significant demonstrable experience of undertaking tactical and operational intelligence and analysis work
Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- A sound knowledge of best practice, legal issues and current guidance associated with criminal Intelligence and analysis.
- Demonstrate ability to understand and apply strategies and policies in place to counter fraud and corruption and deal with intelligence issues within the NHS
Desirable
- A sound knowledge of the strategies and policies in place to counter fraud and corruption and deal with Intelligence issues within the NHS.
- Research statistics
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
7th Floor, HM Government Hub
10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf
London
E14 4PU
Employer's website
https://cfa.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
