Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join the NWSSP Audit & Assurance Service in the role of Deputy Head of Internal Audit.
If you are looking to further develop your 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.
You should be an individual with the attributes to thrive in this challenging, varied, and complex environment. As a self-motivated individual, you should embrace our vision of delivering excellence 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 approach to working environment.
Main duties of the job
Audit & Assurance delivers a professional internal audit, assurance and consulting service to the NHS in Wales.
The main duties of the Deputy Head of Internal Audit include:Responsibility for the operational provision of an Internal Audit service to a number of NHS organisations based in South Wales to be determined in agreement with the Director of Audit & Assurance.To help the Head of Internal Audit to formulate both strategic (three year) and operational plans based on an 'Audit Needs Assessment/Risk Assessment.'
To support the production of an Audit Plan linked to the organisations' Risk Management and Assurance Frameworks. Preparation of complex information and progress reports for inclusion within the Audit Committee Agendas. Attendance will be required at Audit Committees to present audit reports along with or instead of the relevant Head of Internal Audit.To be responsible for the performance and operation of the team (including any specialist audit services such as IM&T and capital & estates) to ensure that the requirements of the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards and the Code of Ethics are achieved, and that performance meets the requirement of external audit.
Manage the team's delivery against planned commitments and monitoring of quality and performance against agreed key performance indicators.
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 toensure 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
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Professional qualification (CCAB qualified accountant or MIIA qualified auditor) with post qualification experience or equivalent knowledge and competence; Experienced senior finance or audit manager level having gained a high level of special knowledge across a range of areas; Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and highly specialist knowledge of: Professional Internal Audit Standards, Risk Management and Assurance Frameworks, Corporate Governance, Controls Assurance, Control Frameworks, Stewardship & Probity
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience with numerous years at a management level in the NHS or equivalent complex organisation; Experience of resource and staff management including work prioritisation and planning; Highly developed specialist knowledge and experience of the principles of effective financial control systems, corporate governance and Internal Audit; Experience of working with board level management and Non-Executive Directors; A proven track record of dealing with highly complicated situations and the delivery of challenging corporate objectives; Presentation of complex and potentially sensitive information where management may be resistant to findings; Experience of working within a highly complex and politically sensitive organisation; Evidence of successfully influencing management and working with a multi-disciplinary team; Report preparation and presentation of detailed, complicated and confidential information
Aptitde and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan, control and manage complex assignments; Ability to identify systems weaknesses and to use knowledge and experience to provide management with practical solutions; Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication and presentation skills; Highly developed analytical, interpretational and comparative skills capable of dealing with highly complex, confidential and sensitive information; Demonstrable ability to work autonomously and equally effectively as part of a multi - disciplinary team; Ability to work on multiple complex tasks simultaneously and produce high quality work within tight deadlines and within resource constraints; IT literate with practical computer application skills covering Microsoft products including Excel and Word; Demonstrable project management skills including work planning, organisation and prioritisation; Ability to think innovatively and develop new ways of working, continuously striving to improve systems and performance; Highly developed motivation, persuasion and negotiation skills, and ability to facilitate the development of others
Values & Personal Attributes
Essential
- Highly committed and self - motivated, with high professional standards; Ability to influence key stakeholders; Effective Leadership and teambuilding skills; Emotionally resilient and able to respond to exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances; Ability to work under pressure; Ability to plan and prioritise workload for you and your team; Need for intense concentration over a sustained period of time; Ability to work flexibly; Ability to interact with patients and the general public
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Professional qualification (CCAB qualified accountant or MIIA qualified auditor) with post qualification experience or equivalent knowledge and competence; Experienced senior finance or audit manager level having gained a high level of special knowledge across a range of areas; Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and highly specialist knowledge of: Professional Internal Audit Standards, Risk Management and Assurance Frameworks, Corporate Governance, Controls Assurance, Control Frameworks, Stewardship & Probity
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience with numerous years at a management level in the NHS or equivalent complex organisation; Experience of resource and staff management including work prioritisation and planning; Highly developed specialist knowledge and experience of the principles of effective financial control systems, corporate governance and Internal Audit; Experience of working with board level management and Non-Executive Directors; A proven track record of dealing with highly complicated situations and the delivery of challenging corporate objectives; Presentation of complex and potentially sensitive information where management may be resistant to findings; Experience of working within a highly complex and politically sensitive organisation; Evidence of successfully influencing management and working with a multi-disciplinary team; Report preparation and presentation of detailed, complicated and confidential information
Aptitde and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan, control and manage complex assignments; Ability to identify systems weaknesses and to use knowledge and experience to provide management with practical solutions; Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication and presentation skills; Highly developed analytical, interpretational and comparative skills capable of dealing with highly complex, confidential and sensitive information; Demonstrable ability to work autonomously and equally effectively as part of a multi - disciplinary team; Ability to work on multiple complex tasks simultaneously and produce high quality work within tight deadlines and within resource constraints; IT literate with practical computer application skills covering Microsoft products including Excel and Word; Demonstrable project management skills including work planning, organisation and prioritisation; Ability to think innovatively and develop new ways of working, continuously striving to improve systems and performance; Highly developed motivation, persuasion and negotiation skills, and ability to facilitate the development of others
Values & Personal Attributes
Essential
- Highly committed and self - motivated, with high professional standards; Ability to influence key stakeholders; Effective Leadership and teambuilding skills; Emotionally resilient and able to respond to exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances; Ability to work under pressure; Ability to plan and prioritise workload for you and your team; Need for intense concentration over a sustained period of time; Ability to work flexibly; Ability to interact with patients and the general public
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
