Apprentice Internal Auditor

Guy's and St Thomas' is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.

Guy's is home to the largest dental school in Europe and a £160 million Cancer Centre opened in 2016. As part of our commitment to provide care closer to home, in 2017 we also opened a cancer centre and a kidney treatment centre at Queen Mary's Hospital in Sidcup. St Thomas' has one of the largest critical care units in the UK and one of the busiest emergency departments in London. It is also home to Evelina London Children's Hospital. Evelina London cares for local children in Lambeth and Southwark and provides specialist services across south east England including cardiac, renal and critical care services. We lead a number of specialist service networks aiming to ensure children are treated locally where possible, but have access to specialist expertise when they need it. Our community services include health visiting, school nursing and support for families of children with long-term conditions. Our adult community services teams deliver care at the heart of the local communities we serve, working in partnership with GPs, local authorities and other healthcare and voluntary sector organisations. Working with our partners in Lambeth and Southwark, we are focusing on new ways of working to improve care for local patients. In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research. We have a reputation for clinical excellence and high quality teaching and research. We are part of King's Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres. In partnership with King's College London we have dedicated clinical research facilities including an MHRA accredited Phase I clinical trials unit. Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best possible patient experience as well as safe, high quality care. We are proud to have one of the lowest mortality rates in the NHS. Following a comprehensive Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection in 2019 we maintained our overall rating of 'good'. Our adult community services achieved a rating of 'outstanding'. The commitment of our 23,500 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care. The 2019 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the NHS. We know this has a positive impact on the care provided to our patients. We have one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes anywhere in the NHS. Job overview Apprentice Internal Auditor Internal Audit Practitioner Level 4 / Level 7 Band 5 Annexe 21 Agenda for Change Salary dependent upon course of study (3 or 5 years) Starting salary is based on 60% or 65% of maximum point plus HCAS We are looking for a committed individual who is looking to gain a qualification in Internal Audit via an apprentice programme (level 4 or level 7). The Trust will fund the relevant training with a likely recruitment start in mid August 2024 and study intake date of early September 2024. You will be given on the job training and undertake a variety of interesting financial and non-financial internal audit assignments and play an important role in helping both Trusts achieve their objectives. You will develop skills in assessing systems and controls and make recommendations for improvements to promote efficiency and effectiveness throughout the organisation. We are looking for individuals who have a good eye for detail and an analytical mind. No previous experience is required for these roles. However, you must be committed to studying whilst working full time (with an average of one day per week allowed for study). You may be required to devote additional time to studying dependent upon the course. Starting salary is dependent upon the course of study chosen and the length of time to become qualified. For example, commencing on a level 4 apprenticeship will attract a salary at 60% of the top of the Band 5 scale (plus HCAS). Main duties of the job As a qualified Band 5 auditor, the post holder is expected to plan individual assignments, drafting terms of reference and testing programmes for agreement with senior audit staff. To work independently, or as part of a team, in the execution of internal audit assignments within agreed deadlines, so that their objectives are met to high standards of quality and in accordance with the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards. To prepare, for review by senior audit staff, working papers and draft reports to management on the adequacy and effectiveness of systems of internal control (financial and non-financial), and to recommend improvements as necessary. To discuss the results of audit work with auditees and appropriate managers, substantiate recommendations made and agree action plans for improvement, and deal confidently but sensitively with any issues of conflict which might arise. This will require the post holder to have excellent communication skills and be prepared to challenge where necessary. Help promote awareness and understanding within the Trust of the role and objectives of Internal Audit. Working for our organisation The Finance Department provides support to the whole organisation concerning all financial matters and includes an in-house Internal Audit and Counter Fraud function. This relatively small team provides independent assurance to the Board and management that the controls within financial and operational systems are working effectively and makes recommendations to improve where weaknesses are identified. You will be part of an open and inclusive team of 8 staff, delivering internal audit services to both GSTT and SLaM and be required to attend a variety of locations to conduct internal audit work with at least two to three days per week on site. Your work base will be Great Dover Street in London which is close to London Bridge and Borough Tube stations. However, you are likely to be required to travel, occasionally, to any of our hospital or community sites across London. Depending on your chosen apprenticeship you may be required to travel for block release to study on site at an educational establishment. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
JOB TITLE: Apprentice Internal Auditor GRADE: 5 (annexe 21) TERM: Up to 60 months depending upon chosen apprenticeship level DEPARTMENT: Internal Audit HOURS: 37.5 hours per week RESPONSIBLE TO: Senior Auditor / Audit Manager ACCOUNTABLE TO: Head of Internal Audit The position represents an opportunity to learn and develop internal audit and finance skills within the NHS whilst studying for a professional internal audit qualification. The role requires a high level of integrity, objectivity and enthusiasm. The post holder will be supported through an agreed training programme. The training programme supports the development of the post holder so that upon successful completion of the training contract, competencies have been developed allowing transfer onto the Band 5 Auditor role. You will contribute to the achievement of the Trusts' operational audit plans by assisting with internal audit assignments, analysing data and writing reports. You will be required to work at both Guy's and St. Thomas' and South London and Maudsley sites and other partner sites across South East London. The post holder will be contracted on Annex 21 of Agenda for Change. Pay is determined by the duration of study and is a percentage of the top of the salary scale dependent upon the duration of study, as set out below: More than three years from completion of study = 60% of the top of the basic grade plus HCAS Three years from completion of study = 65% of the top of the basic grade plus HCAS Once qualified the apprentice will move onto standard Agenda For Change pay scales which are dependent on length of service in the grade. Person specification Qualifications
Essential criteria

• Attained at least Level 2 Maths and English (equivalent to GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-C))
• Prepared to study for a CCAB, IIA, AAT or equivalent qualification

Experience
Essential criteria

• Experience of team work

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working within a finance function
• Experience of working in an office environment

Skills
Essential criteria

• Good analytical skills, including the ability to review data, clarify a problem, detect trends and identify potential discrepancies and inconsistencies.
• Good report writing skills
• Ability to use MS Office products to analyse and present data.
• Ability to work under pressure, flexibility in prioritising work and multi-tasking.
• Ability to think creatively, generate innovative ideas, challenge the status quo and deliver work effectively

Desirable criteria

• Understanding the importance of objectivity and professional integrity
• Knowledge of NHS systems and processes
• Awareness of internal controls within finance systems

Guy's and St Thomas' celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or study's at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity , gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership. Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy. As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends. Flexible working We are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance and to work in a way that is best for them and our patients. We will consider all requests to work flexibly, taking in to account the individual's personal circumstances as well the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the recruiting manager as part of the on-boarding process. Your e-mail address is important to us - We communicate to all job applicants via the e-mail address which has been provided on the application form. Please ensure that you check your e-mail on a regular basis. Please apply for this post by clicking "Apply Online Now." Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download

• Job Description Apprentice Internal Auditor ( PDF , 152.4 KB )
• Person Specification Apprentice Internal Auditor ( PDF , 24.7 KB )
• FRF ( PDF , 384.6 KB )

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