Flexible Anti Crime Specialist

Transformation Unit; Stapleford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for experienced and accredited Anti-Crime Specialists to join the 360 Assurance bank. This is an NHS role to support public and patients by delivering high-quality counter fraud and security management services across Midlands and South Yorkshire.

The post requires accreditation as Counter Fraud Specialist (or NHS equivalent), strong investigative and analytical skills, and the ability to work autonomously while

Qualifications

• Two A levels or equivalent.
• GCSE English Language & Maths at Grade C or above.
• NHS Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist assurance assignments, including audits, reviews and project assurance.
• Assess risks, controls and processes; identify weaknesses and improvement opportunities.
• Produce reports and presentations for senior management and boards.
• Make practical recommendations to strengthen governance, risk management and quality.
• Build relationships with client stakeholders and provide credible advice.

Skills

Investigative skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Two A levels or equivalent

GCSE English Language & Maths (C or above)

NHS Counter Fraud qualification or equivalent

Job description

Employer University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Stapleford Care Centre Town Stapleford Salary £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata pa Salary period Yearly Closing 28/09/2026 23:59 Interview date 12/10/2026

Band 6

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 14,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities. This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

The Trust is proud to be a signatory of the Care Leavers Covenant and is committed to supporting care-experienced people into employment.

Applicants who identify as a care leaver and who meet the essential criteria for the role, as detailed in the person specification, will be guaranteed an interview.

If you wish to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this within your application.

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for;

Job overview

We are looking to appoint experienced and accredited Anti-Crime Specialists to join the 360 Assurance bank. This is an opportunity to support NHS and wider public sector clients in the delivery of high-quality counter fraud or security management services, helping organisations prevent, detect and respond effectively to fraud, bribery, corruption, security breaches and related risks.

The post holders will work with a high degree of autonomy, while remaining part of a supportive and experienced anti-crime team.

Applicants should be accredited as a Counter Fraud Specialist (or hold an equivalent qualification acceptable to NHS Counter Fraud Authority requirements) or be an experienced Local Security Management Specialist. You will need practical experience of counter fraud or security management work, strong investigative and analytical skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities across a range of client environments.

These bank roles would suit a professional who can work flexibly, independently and to a high standard, while maintaining confidentiality, discretion and a strong customer-focused approach. Travel to client sites across the Midlands and South Yorkshire may be required.

If you are committed to protecting public funds, supporting safe and secure services, and delivering professional anti-crime work within an NHS environment, we would welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver specialist assurance assignments, including audits, reviews, consultancy, training, workshops and project assurance, to agreed standards, timescales and budgets.
• Use specialist expertise to assess risks, controls, systems and processes, identifying good practice, weaknesses and opportunities for improvement.
• Produce clear, evidence-based reports, briefings and presentations for senior managers, Executive leads and Board-level committees.
• Make practical recommendations that help clients strengthen governance, risk management, internal control, quality, safety and efficiency.
• Build effective relationships with internal colleagues and client stakeholders, providing credible advice, challenge and support.

Plan and manage assigned work independently, maintaining professional standards, confidentiality, CPD and compliance with 360 Assurance methodology and policies.

Closing Date for applications: 28th September 2026

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI‑generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Person specification

• Two A levels or equivalent
• GCSE English Language & Mathematics at Grade C and above or equivalent.
• NHS Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist or similar counter fraud qualification acceptable to NHS Counter Fraud Authority (ie only requiring completion of their conversion course) eg Professionalism in Security (PINS) AND/OR NHS Accredited Local Security Management Specialist or similar security management related qualification
• Proven Counter Fraud and/or Security Management work experience
• Practical experience of undertaking fraud/security investigations

Our Trust aims to provide the highest quality care to patients within Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire and we want the very best people to work with us.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

At UHDB , we offer different ways to work flexibly to each and every one of our colleagues, many of whom already work flexibly at all sites of the Trust.

For our roles we are open to discussing the possibility of part-time/ reduced hours/ compressed hours/ flexible start and finish times/ fixed/flexible shifts/annualised hours/ term time hours/ hybrid working – working partly in the trust/partly at home.

Why don’t we talk to us at interview about the flexibility you would like to explore and what it means to you, and we will discuss what’s possible for the job and team, and the opportunities we might be able to create together.

We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise to work with you to look at all the available options.

Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

All correspondence relating to your application will be sent to you via our trac.system account. Please ensure that you regularly check your emails; this includes junk/spam, as your security settings may not recognise the sender.

Anyone from outside of the UK (excluding from the Republic of Ireland) will need permission from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to work in the UK and may also need entry clearance before travelling here.

UKVI is responsible for managing migration. To obtain a visa or entry clearance, you will need to meet certain requirements and demonstrate you have the right the work in the UK via:

• the points-based immigration system
• the EU settlement scheme
• eVisa

During the course of its employment activities, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust collects, stores and processes personal information about prospective, current and former staff.

Our Privacy Notice includes applicants, employees (and former employees), workers (including agency, casual, honorary and contracted staff), volunteers, trainees and those carrying out work experience – please refer to our Privacy Notice available on our Trust website: https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/information-governance

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI‑generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.