Counter Fraud Specialist

Job summary

The NHS Counter Fraud Service (CFS) Wales is responsible for the detection, investigation and the prevention of economic crime in NHS Wales. NHS CFS Wales has a vacancy for an accredited counter fraud specialist or an experienced fraud investigator to join the successful team which is based at Mamhilad Park Estate near Pontypool.

Applicants will display a good knowledge of investigative work, with relevant experience of criminal investigations in the public or private sector. They will demonstrate an awareness of current economic crime risks to the NHS and will possess extensive investigative and analytical skills with recent experience of the preparation and submission of prosecution files to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will display a good knowledge of current fraud detection and investigation techniques to support the appropriate criminal, civil or disciplinary sanctions. They will demonstrate experience of attending courts or disciplinary hearings and providing evidence in a competent manner.

The successful applicant will be a good communicator with excellent written and oral presentation skills and be prepared to work flexibly to attend training events or work away from home.They will work closely with Local Counter Fraud Specialists (LCFS) at health bodies in NHS Wales and with other investigative bodies. They will be capable of briefing on complex fraud issues to various audiences, including senior NHS Managers or key stakeholders, and will display a good range of IT skills and high levels of energy and commitment.

They will work flexibly in accordance with the NWSSP agile working policy and may be required to travel to conduct enquiries or attend training events to obtain key accreditation or maintain CPD qualifications .

There is a relaxed but productive working environment with good promotion prospects within NHS Wales for the right applicant and excellent working conditions, vacation leave and salary terms.

About us

At NHS Wales Shared Service Partnership we have high standards and expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening & Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility & Innovating, whilst ensuring trust, honesty and compassion are implicit in everything that we do.

We are adaptable, agile and flexible and pride ourselves on being a learning organisation - one where it is safe to make mistakes, where blame is replaced by opportunity, learning and improvement. Innovation is built into everything that we do.

We recognise our people regularly and have an Appreciation Station, to encourage staff to applaud exemplary behaviour in one another, alongside an Annual Staff Recognition Award ceremony aligned to our values.

We respect and value our people and strive for a culture of compassion and inclusivity. We are a bilingual organisation, and we have a team of Change Champions who advocate 'This is Our NWSSP' our principal change programme. Similarly, PROUD is our new staff network welcoming LGBT+ colleagues and allies to come together in a safe place for discussions, event planning and the opportunity to build supportive networks.

We have a comprehensive benefits package where there is something for everyone, supporting health, engagement and wellbeing and includes and Employee Assistance Programme. We have over 30 Mental Health First Aiders and work in partnership with local and national organisations to ensure the well-being and resilience of our people.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Address

NHS Counter Fraud Service Wales, 1st Floor, Block B, Mamhilad House

Mamhilad Park Estate

Pontypool, Torfaen

NP4 0YP

Employer's website

https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Address

NHS Counter Fraud Service Wales, 1st Floor, Block B, Mamhilad House

Mamhilad Park Estate

Pontypool, Torfaen

NP4 0YP

Employer's website

https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

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