Technical Risk Auditor (MIAA)

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Liverpool is seeking a qualified Technology Risk Professional to engage in IM&T audits and advisory work. The role involves supervising junior staff, managing complex queries, and contributing to service redesign while offering flexible working arrangements and a generous benefits package. Ideal candidates have strong audit and healthcare system knowledge. Applications are encouraged from diverse candidates.

Benefits

Flexible / Hybrid working

Generous pension scheme

Professional training and development

Career progression

Qualifications

• QiCA/CISA qualified plus experience knowledge and skills or MIIA plus PQE knowledge.
• Relevant degree with significant relevant experience.
• Full understanding of audit principles and IM&T risks.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of IM&T audits and advisory assignments.
• Supervise and coach junior staff.
• Respond to complex queries from clients and staff.

Skills

QiCA/CISA qualified

NHS structure and policy understanding

Audit principles and practice understanding

IM&T risks and controls understanding

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Overview

To perform a broad range of IM &T audit and advisory assignments of a complex/ad-hoc nature in addition to a broad range of routine IM&T audit assignments. To apply risk management and assurance principles to the planning and delivery of audit assignments at both an operational and strategic client level. To supervise and coach junior staff and contractors as appropriate. To respond to a broad range of sensitive and complex queries from clients and staff. To keep abreast of, and take account of, the latest technology risks and mitigating controls. Performs all elements of risk-based IM&T audit and advisory assignments across a number of clients as well as a broad range of complex/ad hoc audits often to challenging time frames. Produces work to final report stage, setting out key control issues and recommendations. Discusses issues with client staff and produces final reports that can be personally taken to Audit Committee and Board level. Leads on supporting the IM&T Audit Managers across a range of responsibilities including interfacing internally with Audit Managers and externally with senior staff and Audit Committees. It will also involve contributing to drawing up and monitoring the function's budgets as expressed through delegated audit plans. Conducts research on behalf of the function and the Agency to develop approaches to emerging auditable areas. Makes recommendations as appropriate often involving significant proposed changes to working practices and procedures following policy implementation. These routinely will involve contributing to service redesign and providing benchmarking information in own area of activity and across many NHS bodies. Regularly undertakes complex IM&T systems reviews that conclude upon IM&T control, information governance and the safeguarding of assets. Responds to, and often anticipates, queries from clients, which may be of a sensitive and confidential nature, and investigates and reports as necessary to the satisfaction of the client. These queries may relate to complex issues requiring a detailed understanding of client IM&T risks, NHS systems and existing guidance. This will include advice, information and guidance for direct use by patients, relatives or carers. Plans and organises work schedule to ensure weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual timetables are delivered. Undertake the majority of routine tasks with minimal management oversight. Manages and supports more junior staff and contractors as required. The overall work schedule that is planned will be made up of a number of complicated and sometimes conflicting elements requiring ongoing adjustment of plans. Delivers added value additional consultancy work at a senior level which enhances the profile and capability of the Agency. Builds effective relationships across the function's clients and also with other functions. Contributes positively to the appraisal process. Adheres and contributes to the continuous improvement philosophy to ensure we continue to provide a valuable service focused upon client's needs. Fully complies with all aspects of the confidentiality policy.

Qualifications

• QiCA/CISA qualified plus experience knowledge and skills OR MIIA plus PQE knowledge, experience and expertise which could be in audit or a financial role OR Part Qualified professional accountancy or qualified technician accountant
• Relevant degree plus significant relevant experience which could be in audit or a financial role. Full and mature understanding of NHS structure, policy, functions and IM&T systems together with the aptitude to build on that knowledge
• Full and mature understanding of audit principles and practice together with the aptitude to build on that knowledge
• Full and mature understanding of fundamental IM&T risks, good practice, and mitigating controls together with the aptitude to build on that knowledge

About MIAA

MIAA is an NHS Shared service, hosted by Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. MIAA is the predominant provider of assurance and solutions services to over 60+ NHS and wider public and third sector, including local government, police & fire, charities and housing organisations. With a client base of over 60 and expansion of our solutions offer we are continuing to grow at pace. MIAA offer clients a number of services in addition to internal audit including Solutions, Anti-Fraud, Technical Risk Assurance, Clinical Coding and Healthcare Quality. MIAA's budgeted turnover is 12 million, which is demonstrative of the organisation's ambitious and strategic goals.

Key Details

We are looking for qualified, enthusiastic and forward thinking technology risk professionals who are ready to take the next steps in developing their career by joining our successful team. You will be working across the Northwest but also beyond, as part of a diverse and award winning team where you can make a real difference to the NHS and the care and services that it provides. We are committed to the development of our staff, as recognised through a variety of training related awards and certifications, and you will be fully supported, through a combination of informal development as well as formal training and certifications, to achieve your career ambitions within the context of our services. The role offers flexible/hybrid working and attractive benefits including an excellent salary and pension scheme. In addition, we are committed to and prioritise the health and wellbeing of its staff with wellbeing champions and comprehensive resources available to support staff.

Benefits

• Flexible / Hybrid working
• Generous pension scheme
• Professional training, development and protected learning time
• Career progression

Our Values

• Respect and Compassion
• Innovation and Excellence
• Trust

Immigration and Visa

Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are currently unable to offer right to work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa as they do not meet the UK Visas & Immigration criteria.

Application Process

Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview. We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role. Candidates applying for the role of Healthcare Assistant on the staff bank should note that due to the nature of the role, workers must be aged 18 or above when commencing in post.

Equality and Diversity

The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community. We encourage applicants from the following groups that are currently under-represented in our workforce black, Asian and minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ+), disabled, male and age 16-24.

Additional Policies

Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting & processing the successful applicant/s DBS application be recovered via salary deduction following start in post. The amount of £23 (standard disclosure) or £43 (enhanced disclosure) will be deducted from salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement of employment. Bank posts require upfront payment. DBS applications submitted from 2nd December will be subject to the new DBS fee of £26.50 (standard) and £54.50 (Enhanced). From April 2017, Skilled visa applicants and their adult dependant(s) will be required to provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have lived in consecutively for 12 months or more in the past ten years. Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

All staff must ensure they adhere to the organisations safeguarding children and adults' policy and comply with the Local Safeguarding Children and Adult Board procedures. Staff should be mindful of their responsibility to safeguard children and adults in any activity performed on behalf of the organisation in line with the requirements of statutory guidance and legislation. All employees (and volunteers) are expected to maintain their safeguarding knowledge and skills by completing mandatory safeguarding training which includes understanding and recognising the signs of abuse and neglect and taking appropriate action. As an organisation, we have adopted the Merseyside Domestic abuse workplace scheme which supports our staff who are experiencing Domestic Abuse /any forms of sexual violence.

Please note: new entrants to the NHS will commence on the first pay point of the relevant band. The Trust is committed to promoting a healthy work‑life balance and achieve fair, equitable and consistent practice. We welcome flexible working requests and will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements from day one of your employment. Not all roles are suitable for every flexible working opportunity all of the time. Flexible working options may include reduced hours, compressed hours, fixed shifts, time back in lieu and home working.