Local Counter Fraud Specialist | University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Local Counter Fraud Specialist (LCFS) to conduct counter fraud investigations and develop proactive strategies to mitigate fraud risks. The role requires close collaboration with a Band 7 LCFS and aims to educate staff on fraud identification. The specialist will ensure compliance with NHS Counter Fraud Authority standards and contribute to building an anti-fraud culture within the organization. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications and experience in fraud risk assessment and investigations.

Qualifications

• Experience in counter fraud services and investigations.
• Ability to educate staff on fraud identification and prevention.
• Knowledge of relevant UK legislation regarding investigations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver counter fraud investigations and operational support.
• Develop governance frameworks to minimize fraud risk.
• Promote anti-fraud culture within specified organizations.

Skills

Counter fraud investigations

Fraud risk assessment

Operational support

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

Overview

As part of the NHS Contract organisations are required to have counter fraud arrangements in place to provide added value through the use of counter fraud specialists, the purpose of this role is primarily to deliver counter fraud investigations and value-added proactive work to a specified organisation.

Band 6 LCFS report to and are supervised by a specified Band 7 LCFS.

Expectations

Expectations of the post holder fall into three distinct categories.

1. Work with a specified Band 7 LCFS to ensure and assist in the development of appropriate governance frameworks in place to reduce the risk of fraud at organisations to an absolute minimum; ensure that those frameworks provide significant opportunity to detect and be able to prosecute fraud that occurs. The post holder is also required to respond to requests for information, advice and guidance from senior managers and regulators of the organisations.
2. Undertake proactive work including (but not limited to) educating staff at the organisations for which they are nominated about fraud so that they are able to identify fraud and know how to respond correctly; undertake nationally directed proactive exercises and deliver local risk based proactive exercise.
3. • Under the guidance of the Band 7 Senior LCFS, the Band 6 LCFS is responsible for the delivery of all aspects of the operational counter fraud service to prevent, detect and investigate fraud, corruption and bribery in line with NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) requirements.
   • As a counter fraud specialist, promote and maintain effective counter fraud arrangements for specified clients in accordance with the NHS Counter Fraud initiative, with NHSCFA and the Police.
   • To work in partnership with ASW Assurance audit colleagues and other external agencies in the key areas of counter fraud work as set out in Government Functional Standard 13 relating to Counter Fraud.
   • Identify and provide solutions to fraud risks in line with the Government Counter Fraud Profession Fraud Risk Assessment Methodology. Escalate risks in the event of insufficient mitigation and proactively track progress of fraud risk mitigation implementation.
   • Undertake the role of “Officer in charge” of investigations into less complex allegations and suspicions of fraud against client organisations. Complying at all times with relevant legislation including the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 and the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000.
   • Participate in relevant internal and external working groups and provide project advice, expertise and support where requested.

About the Employer

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world‑leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

About ASW Assurance

As the main counter fraud service provider to the NHS in the South West, ASW Assurance provides an excellent, value added service, which meets and exceeds the delivery of both national and local NHS counter fraud requirements.

ASW Assurance work is focused to ensure that fraud risks that may prevent the achievement of NHS organisations strategic objectives are kept to a minimum. The counter fraud work is pivotal in ensuring that the organisations specific fraud risks are identified and managed to prevent financial loss and protect the organisation’s reputation. We also deliver specialised security management consultancy services, and can provide a comprehensive, joined up, resilient anti‑crime service.

Local Counter Fraud Specialist (LCFS) Focus

• Implement and encourage an anti‑fraud culture throughout specified organisations.
• Provide operational support in delivering the counter fraud message to specified organisations.
• Take positive action against fraud, including sanctions against perpetrators and recovery of any monies defrauded.
• Participate in local and national proactive exercises.
• Although the LCFS will primarily deliver work to a selection of ASW Assurance clients, there may be requirement for them to work across the wider ASW Assurance client group at times.
• Meet and exceed the NHSCFA requirements.
• Achieve successful outcomes from both criminal and civil proceedings.

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Dec 2025