Local Counter Fraud Specialist

NHS; Abergele; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health organization in Abergele is seeking a qualified Local Counter Fraud Specialist to conduct investigations and prepare legal documentation. The role includes liaising with various agencies and contributing to delivering a comprehensive fraud service. Candidates should hold a postgraduate diploma or equivalent experience and possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills. Fluency in Welsh is desirable, and the organization promotes equality and diversity.

Qualifications

• Experience in criminal/internal investigations.
• Knowledge of legislation applicable to investigations.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fraud investigations in line with legal standards.
• Prepare case files and reports for courts.
• Liaise with internal and external agencies on investigations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Report writing skills

Knowledge of relevant law

Organizational skills

Education

Postgraduate Diploma Level or equivalent experience

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Work as a qualified Local Counter Fraud Specialist (training will be provided) to conduct fraud investigations in line with Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 and Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 including interviewing of witnesses and suspects and preparation of case files.

Managerially reporting to the Head of Local Counter Fraud Service, the post holder will advise and liaise with the Head of Local Counter Fraud Service and Senior Managers on appropriate sanctions and civil recovery measures. You will work as a member of the Counter Fraud Team at the direction of the Head of Local Counter Fraud Service and deputise for the Head of Local Counter Fraud Service as and when required.

You will be responsible for preparing case files and Counter Fraud reports for both criminal and civil courts and present those reports or files as required. You will liaise with Internal Agencies including Internal Auditors; Human Resources; Payroll Departments and Departmental Heads. The role will also require engagement and liaison with external agencies.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

Work within the Counter Fraud Service on the delivery of an integrated, comprehensive and professional Counter Fraud Service provision to the Health Board.

Be responsible for Counter Fraud arrangements in a number of arenas, including the creation of an anti-fraud culture, deterrence, prevention, detection, and investigation of fraud and corruption.

Support the development of an Annual Work Plan and provide advice and guidance to the Head of Local Counter Fraud.

Deliver a professional Counter Fraud service provision to the designated Health Board and apply the Counter Fraud standards and guidelines as laid down in the NHS Counter Fraud and Corruption Manual.

Maintain good working relationship with Internal Audit, External Audit, NHS Counter Fraud Authority, NHS Wales Counter Fraud Services and other agencies in the delivery of the Counter Fraud Service provision.

Protect the confidentiality of sensitive/personal/patient related information by operating at all times in compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and Human Rights Act 1998.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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

Driving

• Able to meet the travel requirements of the role

Criteria

• Postgraduate Diploma Level or equivalent experience.
• oKnowledge of relevant current law and the criminal/civil process.
• oGood working knowledge of database and spreadsheet IT packages including Word & Excel).
• oAccreditation as Local Counter Fraud Specialist or to be willing to work towards
• oExperience in the arena of criminal / internal including disciplinary investigations.
• oKnowledge of: -Procedures applicable to the successful management of criminal, civil investigations and disciplinary investigations, a proven track record in this area. -U.K. law as it relates to corruption, bribery and fraudulent activity -Preparation of case files for submission to solicitors and barristers. -Continual professional development.
• oExperience of dealing with highly complex and politically sensitive issues within a large organisation
• oExperience of completion of the Criminal Justice System MG forms.
• oAble to present relevant information in a concise and persuasive format
• oExcellent interpersonal skills demonstrating credibility, influence and political acumen; building and maintaining effective relationships across all grades and disciplines and within a wide variety of circumstances
• oThe ability to work as part of multi-disciplinary teams at operational level, both within and outside the Health Board.
• oThe ability to work on your own initiative, organising your own workload
• oAbility to achieve targets and objectives within a demanding and pressured environment against challenging deadlines.
• oKnowledge of legislation and procedures applicable to the successful management of criminal, civil and disciplinary investigations.
• oSound judgment, decision making, and organisational skills
• oAble to interpret legislation, national guidance as appropriate to the role.
• oSelf-motivated and committed to developing self and team members
• oAbility to use Spreadsheets (Excel), Word-processing (Microsoft Word), Databases and E-mail to a good level.
• oHighly developed organisational skills.
• oExcellent numeracy and analytical skills.
• oHighly developed verbal and communication skills with ability to relate to people at all levels.
• oExcellent report writing skills with an ability to distil information into key summaries.
• oEnthusiastic, committed, proactive and innovative.
• oPolitically astute and high level of intuition.
• oAppetite for hard work and challenges.
• oShow resilience, stamina and reliability under sustained pressure, never losing sight of objectives.
• oHigh level of personal integrity.
• oSpecialist knowledge of NHS legislation and NHS finance policies.
• oKnowledge and experience in a NHS finance environment.
• oData Analytics training or experience of the delivery of Data Analytics outcomes.
• oEvidence of further specialist training and experience.
• oA working knowledge of fraud investigation techniques and Health Service payment systems.
• oA knowledge of public sector financial systems.
• oNHS / public sector experience.
• 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.