Financial Investigation and Intelligence Support Officer
Job summary
The NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) is the national body responsible for all matters relating to the prevention, detection and investigation of economic crime across the NHS. Further information about our work and annual plan for delivering this is available on our website.
We are looking for an accredited Financial Intelligence and Investigation Support Officer on a fixed-term contract until 31/03/2025, whose main responsibilities would include being able to assist others in matters of financial intelligence development when required, as a result of having acquired a working knowledge of the legislation in particular the Fraud Act 2006 and Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and other relevant legislation. You will work alongside a Financial Investigator and 2 x Fraud Hub Enforcement Officers on a dedicated project with the aim of increasing asset recovery opportunities across the NHS investigative framework.
Potential applicants can contact Steve Wright at steve.wright@nhscfa.gov.ukfor an informal chat if you have any questions regarding the role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a significant number of applications.
Interviews will be held 3-5 July 2024
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible forproviding financial investigation and intelligence support functions to Investigators and Financial Investigators within NHS CFA and Investigators across the wider NHS Counter Fraud community in England
The post holder will support this activity by achieving and/or maintaining NCA accreditation as a current and competent financial Intelligence Officer, providing lawfully obtained financial intelligence to assist in identifying those cases that are suitable for fraud prevention financial investigation or asset recovery activity at the earliest opportunity and supporting financial investigations undertaken by NHS CFA accredited financial investigators. All work to be carried out to a standard required by the appropriate Courts, Crown Prosecution Service relevant legislation and best practice.
The post holder will be required to have a NPPV2.
About us
We have offices based in Coventry, Newcastle and London and offer flexible, hybrid, office and home-based working. In addition to the advertised salary working in the London area will attract High-Cost Area Supplement where appropriate. The NHSCFA values and respects the diversity of its employees and aims to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including an invitation to the first stage of the selection process and consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability. If you are applying to undertake this role on a secondment basis you should have agreement to being released from your current role in principle, prior to submitting an application form. When you apply for this role, you will be redirected to our recruitment system TRAC. The NHSCFA does not hold a sponsor licence in respect of skilled worker visas and so is unable to employ candidates requiring sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Establish and maintain effective liaison with other stakeholders at all levels across both the NHS CFA and the wider NHS Counter Fraud community to ensure the timeous dissemination of financial intelligence to support fraud prevention, financial investigation and asset recovery activity.
Provision of financial intelligence to assist in identifying those cases that are suitable for financial investigation or asset recovery activity at the earliest opportunity
Responsible for the efficient management of the CFA Suspicious Activity Reporting (SARs) process, maintaining clearly auditable records concerning the evaluation and disposal of all SARs.
Working on own initiative analyse and develop financial intelligence data to maximise proactive opportunities for financial investigation and asset recovery activity. Identifying any suspected offences, passing this information via the correct intelligence system to the tasking process.
Please see full Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Specialist Knowledge
- Working knowledge of the Proceeds of Crime Act Act 2002 (as amended)
- Working knowledge of the requirements of PACE and Acts/Codes of Practice relating to prosecutions and investigation work; including CPIA, DPA, RIPA, Human Rights Act, Fraud Act 2006, Theft Acts, Bribery Act 2010, and Money Laundering Regulations
- An understanding of the lawful methods for the obtaining of personal data or confidential information for use in criminal investigations, and relevant legislative requirements of the Data Protection Act and GDPR
Experience
- Practical experience of working within an economic crime/financial intelligence environment within a public or private sector organisation
- Experience of collating, interpreting and presenting a range of data
- Knowledge and understanding of the structure of the NHS
Qualifications
- Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience
- Excellent written communication skills and experience of drafting and presenting a range of material for a variety of audiences.
Communication Skills
- Excellent interpersonal negotiation with a range of stakeholders at different levels
- Excellent written communication skills and experience of drafting and presenting a range of material for a variety of audiences.
Other Skills
- Can demonstrate the ability to prioritise effectively, set targets and monitor achievements to deliver quality investigative services across a number of diverse tasks whilst working to tight deadlines.
- Can demonstrable an analytical approach to identifying problems and developing real and practical solutions.
- Understanding and proficiency in MS Office Program suite and others as required
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.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Counter Fraud Authority
Address
Cheylesmore House,
Coventry
CV1 2WT
https://cfa.nhs.uk/
- Company
- NHS Counter Fraud Authority
- Location
- Coventry, United Kingdom CV1 2WT
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Fixed-Term
- Salary
- £28407.00 - £34581.00 a year
- Posted
- Company
- NHS Counter Fraud Authority
- Location
- Coventry, United Kingdom CV1 2WT
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Fixed-Term
- Salary
- £28407.00 - £34581.00 a year
- Posted