Principal Auditor (Bank)

Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust; North East; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust seeks an experienced internal auditor to join its bank audit team. The role focuses on delivering high-quality audits across clients with minimal supervision, aligning with time and resource targets.

The post requires a degree and professional eligibility (CCAB/CMIIA or equivalent). NHS knowledge and strong IT, analytical, and reporting abilities are essential for success in this flexible, public-sector setting.

Qualifications

• Good standard of education to degree level or equivalent.
• Experience with public sector internal audit is advantageous.
• Ability to write clear and factual reports.
• Familiarity with NHS systems and governance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver audits/reviews with guidance, meeting time targets and resource plans.
• Set up audits on AuditOne's working papers system and issue terms of reference.
• Supervise staff during audits and ensure quality of work.

Skills

Audit methods

IT skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent

CCAB/CMIIA資格

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hello!

We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).

We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, 'I've seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.' We're on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.

Opportunities for you

Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we've got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.

We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there's lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.

• Cultural diversity staff network
• Disabled staff network
• LGBT+ staff network

We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:

• Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Network
• Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
• Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group

We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.

We're always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?

Important note about DBS

Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay

Job Overview

Please note that this is a bank position (i.e., an NHS worker who is not on a permanent contract but join an internal staff 'bank' and offered work on an as needed basis and does not involve working in the financial service sector).

With a long-standing reputation for providing high quality internal audit, digital and counter fraud services, we are looking to expand our resource pool by seeking highly motivated, analytical individuals to join our team of bank auditors.

We recognise that many people are now looking for more flexible working arrangements, which being part of our bank provides, whether this is for part of the year, term time or condensed hours. We also offer remote and office-based working, although the ability to drive would be advantageous.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will fulfil a key role within a team providing internal audit services to a group of clients. The post holder will provide a high level of audit skills and will work unsupervised across a range of clients and complex audits. Take responsibility, with support from the Senior Internal Assurance Manager, for the delivery of audits/reviews in line with time targets and resource allocations, arranging the detailed implementation of individual audits from the planning stage through to report issue. This will involve setting up each audit on AuditOne's computerised working paper system, issuing terms of reference to client management, supervising staff during audit, ensuring quality of work, reviewing staff files and reports and submitting reports prior to issue to Senior Internal Audit Managers for approval.

Working for our organisation

AuditOne are a values based, not for profit organisation who are proud and privileged to work with our NHS and and third sector partners across the North of England.

AuditOne employ modern auditing approaches in a variety of settings, and therefore we are looking for experienced, self-motivated auditors with a strong commitment to AuditOne, who can work with minimum supervision and as part of a team.

The ability to demonstrate our values of respect, quality, innovation and trust are essential.

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 22nd September 2026

Closing date : 6th October 2026

Note: This is a Staff Bank role with no guarantee of minimum hours

Person specification

Education and Qualification

Essential criteria

• Good standard of education to degree level or equivalent.
• Part Qualified C.C.A.B / CMIIA or equivalent.
• At least 3 years internal audit experience, preferably in public sector

Desirable criteria

• Degree.
• Qualified CCAB / CMIIA or equivalent.
• Experience of risk management, governance, finance/business systems, project management

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• 3 years internal audit
• Public Sector Internal Audit Standards.
• Nolan principles.
• Risk based internal audit
• Microsoft products (word / excel etc)
• Knowledge of NHS systems and the organisation and workings of the NHS - financial, non financial and clinical.
• Good knowledge of Internal Audit methods and techniques.

Desirable criteria

• Supervision of staff

Skills and Competencies

Essential criteria

• Audit methods and techniques
• IT Skills - literate and efficient in the use of a variety of computer systems and software.
• Analytical and evaluation skills.
• Negotiation, persuasive and interpersonal skills.
• Communication skills.
• Ability to write clear and factual reports.
• Staff management Skills.
• Prioritising and organising skills.
• Decision making skills.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.