Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join the NWSSP Audit & Assurance Service in the role of Principal Auditor. If you are looking to develop a career in internal audit and believe you have the skills and experience to make a difference working for the largest and most diverse employer in Wales, this is the opportunity you have been looking for.
Youshouldbean individual with the attributes to thrive asaninternalauditorin thischallenging,varied, and complex environment. Asa self-motivatedindividual,you should embraceour vision of deliveringexcellence and value for money.The recent external quality assessment of our service by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy demonstrates that we are delivering a quality service to all of our clients.
This role will give you a real opportunity to make a difference to the quality of services provided to patients in Wales, by getting involved in audits across a diverse range of areas in a flexible working environment.
Main duties of the job
Audit & Assurance delivers a professional internal audit, assurance and consulting service to the NHS in Wales, consisting of 12 Health Boards/Trusts, and a number of Special Health Authorities.
The main duties of the Principal Auditor role include:
Supporting the senior internal audit team to develop and deliver the annual audit plan for a number of NHS organisations in line with our quality manual, and the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards.
Being the lead auditor for a range of internal audit assignments at a number of NHS organisations. This will include all stages of the reviews including planning and prioritising work, carrying out testing, analysing and evaluating resultsand writing high quality audit reports that summarise key findings and make recommendations for improvements to procedures, governance, risk and control systems.
Attending feedback meetings and report discussion meetings with senior managers in order to highlight the significance of the audit findings and negotiate recommendations for improvements.
We have positions available within a number of our regional teams across Wales. We promote a healthy work life balance, supporting agile working arrangements and are therefore flexible as to where you will be based.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
At NHS Wales Shared Services 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 space 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 an 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualification and Knowledge
Essential
- Currently studying for a relevant professional qualification with part-qualification status achieved or equivalent qualification together with internal audit experience in line with the job description, or relevant professional qualification (CCAB - e.g. IIA, CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Internal audit experience - NHS/public sector experience will be an advantage.
- Evidence of continuing professional development. Attendance at relevant courses to gain specialist knowledge and understanding of up to date audit techniques.
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS Wales governance and finance regimes.
- Knowledge of current developments and strategies within NHS Wales.
- Knowledge of NHS Clinical Governance.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of undertaking a variety of audit reviews (e.g. financial, governance, risk management, capital, human resources), including detailed analysis of different types of information.
- Experience of leading on, and delivering, audit assignments to a variety of organisations and liaising with client managers.
- Excellent communication and report writing skills.
Desirable
- Experience of performing data interrogations.
- Financial and risk management aspects of NHS legislation and NHS policies.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan, control and carry out audit assignments, organise assigned tasks and work under own initiative, and identify systems weaknesses and to use initiative/internal control knowledge to provide management with practical solutions
- Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, and good analytical, interpretational and comparative skills capable of dealing with complex and sensitive information.
- Ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team. IT literate with practical computer application skills.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Welsh
Person Specification
Qualification and Knowledge
Essential
- Currently studying for a relevant professional qualification with part-qualification status achieved or equivalent qualification together with internal audit experience in line with the job description, or relevant professional qualification (CCAB - e.g. IIA, CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Internal audit experience - NHS/public sector experience will be an advantage.
- Evidence of continuing professional development. Attendance at relevant courses to gain specialist knowledge and understanding of up to date audit techniques.
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS Wales governance and finance regimes.
- Knowledge of current developments and strategies within NHS Wales.
- Knowledge of NHS Clinical Governance.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of undertaking a variety of audit reviews (e.g. financial, governance, risk management, capital, human resources), including detailed analysis of different types of information.
- Experience of leading on, and delivering, audit assignments to a variety of organisations and liaising with client managers.
- Excellent communication and report writing skills.
Desirable
- Experience of performing data interrogations.
- Financial and risk management aspects of NHS legislation and NHS policies.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan, control and carry out audit assignments, organise assigned tasks and work under own initiative, and identify systems weaknesses and to use initiative/internal control knowledge to provide management with practical solutions
- Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, and good analytical, interpretational and comparative skills capable of dealing with complex and sensitive information.
- Ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team. IT literate with practical computer application skills.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Welsh
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
