Senior Auditor

Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare organization is seeking a skilled individual to join their internal audit team. Responsibilities include evaluating client practices, delivering audit services, and collaborating with senior managers. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of relevant experience and be working towards a C.C.A.B or CMIIA qualification. This role offers opportunities for career progression and a supportive working environment focused on diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible working

Childcare schemes

Staff discounts

Season tickets for travel

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• At least 2 years internal audit experience preferably public sector.
• Working towards a C.C.A.B / CMIIA qualification or equivalent experience.
• Good knowledge of internal audit methods and techniques, including risk-based audit.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and test client practices to mitigate risks.
• Deliver high-quality internal audit services.
• Work closely with Senior Internal Audit Managers.

Skills

IT Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Time Management Skills

Organisational skills

Education

A level or equivalent

C.C.A.B / CMIIA qualification

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.

Always improving

CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We're always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?

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

The post holder will fulfil an important role within a team providing internal audit services to a range of clients, principally but not exclusively NHS, undertaking a variety of financial and non financial audits. The post holder will take responsibility for the delivery of delegated internal audits and tasks in line with professional quality standards, time and resource allocations and for arranging the delivery of individual audits. This will require the ability to work with minimal supervision, however the degree of supervision will depend upon ability and experience.

Main duties of the job

To evaluate and test existing client practices and procedures to review whether they are effectively controlled to mitigate identified risks, and to determine if there are more efficient ways of working.

To support in the delivery of an effective, high quality internal audit service by helping management improve systems of internal control, reducing the potential effects of significant risks.

Working for our organisation

AuditOne is hosted by CNTW and provides internal audit services to almost all NHS organisations within the North East and Cumbria regions.

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

The post holder will work with Senior Internal Audit Managers and Principal Auditors to gain acceptance of findings by client managers.

The post holder will display conformance to The AuditOne Way at all times.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 16th December 2025

Closing date : 14th January 2026

We welcome your application.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Good standard of education to A level or equivalent.
• Working towards C.C.A.B / CMIIA qualification or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years internal audit experience preferably public sector.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Public Sector Internal Audit Standards.
• Good knowledge of Internal Audit methods and techniques, inc Risk Based Audit.
• Good knowledge of the principles of finance and non financial NHS areas
• Nolan principles
• Risk based internal audit
• Microsoft products (word / excel etc)

Skills

Essential criteria

• IT Skills. Be 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.
• Time Management Skills.
• Prioritising and organising skills.

Behaviours

Essential criteria

• Able to work as part of a team.
• Quality and target focussed.

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.

Please ensure to check out all of the supporting documents linked to this advert, for useful information about working for us, information from our Chief Executive and much more.

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Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 795.7KB)
• Tips on how to complete your application (PDF, 171.4KB)
• Reference Guidelines for Applicants - Please Read (PDF, 20.0KB)
• Interview Guarantee Scheme (PDF, 127.3KB)
• Employee Benefits (PDF, 922.8KB)