Fraud Specialist

2 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom NHS Business Services Authority Full time

The NHSBSA plays an important role in tackling fraud and error across the wider NHS and have the potential to do more to reduce opportunities for fraud and loss.

We are currently recruiting Fraud Specialists to work within the NHSBSA Loss and Fraud Prevention Team (LFP) Team on a permanent basis.

You will undertake investigations into allegations of fraud, bribery and corruption in accordance with Criminal Procedure and Investigation Act (CPIA), this requires frequent travel across the country to undertake enquiries and interviews under caution in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) 1984 and NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) guidance.

What do we offer?

27 days leave (increasing with length of service) plus 8 bank holidays

Flexible working

Flexi time

Hybrid working model

Career development

Active wellbeing and inclusion networks

Excellent pension

NHS Car lease scheme

Access to a wide range of benefits and high street discounts

Producing FRA's, both high level and detailed.

Completing end to end service reviews to ensure fraud, bribery and loss risks are captured and prevention and detection is embedded across our services.

Designing and implement methodologies to measure the benefits of existing and new controls.

Collaborating with colleagues in the NHSBSA and across the NHS to deliver national proactive exercises and loss measurement exercises.

Undertaking investigations into allegations of fraud, bribery and / or corruption.

The post holder will either hold an Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist (ACFS) certificate or must successfully complete the ACFS training course within 6 months of commencing post.

Here at the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), what we do matters.

 We manage the NHS Pension scheme, process prescription payments and much more. Our services are used by NHS organisations, contractors and the public: we take pride in being part of something so meaningful, that touches millions of lives.

 Just as we design our services around the needs of our customers, we place our people at the heart of our organisation. That’s why when you join us, you’ll be empowered and given the right support to help your career grow.

 As one of the UK’s Best Big Companies to work for, we’re all connected to our values: Collaborative, Adventurous, Reliable and Energetic. We care about our people, our purpose, and your progress.

We strive to offer a fantastic colleague experience, where every voice is heard, and every colleague is supported and respected. Wellbeing, diversity and inclusion is at the centre of this, so when you join us, you can connect with our Lived Experience Networks who help us to bring our authentic selves to work.

We are people connected to care.

**In this role, you are accountable for**:
1. To deliver a rolling programme of fraud awareness sessions to staff across the NHSBSA.
2. Establish and maintain effective liaison with Heads of Service and key staff within the NHSBSA to identify opportunities where fraud and error could occur. Working with the service area to mitigate or eradicate the opportunities for fraud and error.
3. Analyse financial, payment and other systems and regulations within the NHSBSA to identify system weaknesses that have allowed fraud to be perpetrated. Use expertise gained to comment on and propose strategies to impact on fraud in own area of work and across the wider NHS. Such strategies may include the redesign and implementation of policy, procedures and legislation.

**4. Participate in National Proactive Exercises**: devising appropriate methodology, planning and executing exercises in accordance with guidance from NHS Counter Fraud Authority.
5. Line management responsibility of junior members of the NHSBSA Fraud Team.
6. To investigate, within operational and legislative guidelines to the highest standards, all allegations of fraud in the NHSBSA. Ensure that appropriate disciplinary, civil or criminal remedies are applied by the following means:

- Analyse possible avenues and methods of investigation to obtain evidence through various relevant means.
- Use in-depth knowledge and experience of the processes and systems across the NHS to determine where relevant evidence can be found
- Analyse and understand the financial, accounting, payment and organisational factors in that part of the NHS relevant to the type and location of the fraud committed. Convert technical information into plain English, suitable for presentation at Court.
- Prepare and present briefings to staff and police in relation to arrests, searches and interviews with suspects
- Actively assist police and other agencies in arrest and search procedures, providing expert professional advice where required, all in accordance with current legislation. Where evidence has been passed to the Fraud Specialist following such procedures, or otherwise obtained in the course of an investigation, ensure that the integrity of the evidence



  • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom NHS Counter Fraud Authority Full time

    Reviewing investigations led by Local Counter Fraud Specialists and offering counter fraud investigative expertise, advice, and guidance to help and enable the effective progression and appropriate disposal in relation to allegations of fraud against the NHS The postholder will provide comprehensive support and guidance to stakeholders utilising a variety of...


  • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom NHS Counter Fraud Authority Full time

    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. Interviews will be held w/c 13th May 2024. Ideally, the post holder will have...


  • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom NHS Counter Fraud Authority Full time

    Our Senior Fraud Hub Engagement Officers will be responsible for delivering on a programme of client and group specific stakeholder engagement and improvement programmes across England. The postholder will support and engage with organisations in improving their counter fraud response using a variety of methods including direct engagement, data benchmarking...


  • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Cabinet Office Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 341011**Salary**: - £40,850- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**: - Senior Executive Officer**Contract type**: - Permanent**Business area**: - CO - Public Sector Fraud Authority**Type of role**: - Other**Working pattern**: - Flexible working, Full-time, Job share,...

  • Fraud Assistant

    6 days ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom NHS Business Services Authority Full time

    Agenda for Change Band 4 Permanent 37.5 hours per week If you have excellent communication, IT and analytical skills, experience of transcribing audio and knowledge of investigative procedures, the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has an opportunity for you. The NHSBSA plays an important role in tackling fraud and error across the wider NHS by...


  • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Cabinet Office Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 346007**Salary**: - £40,850 - £44,260- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**: - Senior Executive Officer**Contract type**: - Permanent**Business area**: - CO - Public Sector Fraud Authority**Type of role**: - Analytical - Knowledge and Information Management - Risk...

  • Loss Recovery Service

    4 weeks ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom NHS Business Services Authority Full time

    Loss and Fraud Officer **NHS AfC**: Band 5 Permanent 37.5 hours per week If you have excellent communication, IT, analytical and problem-solving skills, with knowledge of investigating fraud and investigative procedures, the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has an opportunity for you. The NHSBSA plays an important role in tackling fraud and...


  • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom HM Revenue and Customs Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 301687**Salary**: - £41,782 - £44,932- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**: - Senior Executive Officer**Contract type**: - Permanent**Business area**: - HMRC - CCG - Fraud Investigation Service**Type of role**: - Investigation**Working pattern**: - Flexible working,...


  • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom HM Revenue and Customs Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 343522**Salary**: - £35,092 - £37,725- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**: - Higher Executive Officer**Contract type**: - Permanent**Business area**: - HMRC - CCG - Fraud Investigation Service**Type of role**: - Investigation**Working pattern**: - Flexible working,...


  • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom LNH Rec LLP Full time

    Our client, a long-established and highly regarded private legal practice based in Newcastle upon Tyne, are currently recruiting for a credit hire specialist Litigation Solicitor / Fee Earner. The firm are happy to consider fully office based or hybrid working. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a good track record of handling a caseload of...

  • Credit Hire Litigator

    4 weeks ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom LNH Rec LLP Full time

    Our client, a long-established and highly regarded private legal practice based in Newcastle upon Tyne, are currently recruiting for a credit hire specialist Litigation Solicitor / Fee Earner. The firm are happy to consider fully office based or hybrid working. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a good track record of handling a caseload of...

  • Assistant Hub Officer

    3 weeks ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom HMRC Full time

    Apply before 11:55 pm on Thursday 4th April 2024 Follow link to learn more and apply About the team HMRC s Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) is responsible for the department s civil and criminal investigations and our investigation capability is fundamental to managing and reducing the tax gap, meeting HMRC s strategic objectives and supporting...

  • Senior Risk Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom MERJE Ltd Full time

    Our clients are a leading insurer that provide both retail and corporate products. They are looking to recruit a Senior Risk Manager, on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to be responsible for leading the development, maintenance and embedding of the risk management framework, and the planning and execution of the risk assurance...


  • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom NHS Business Services Authority Full time

    The Senior Finance Officer role is essential in supporting the payments we make to various NHS schemes, including NHS Student Services, Social Work Bursaries and NHS Learning Support Fund. Working as part of the Accounts Payable team within Corporate Finance, the Senior Finance Officer will play a key role in processing payments, maintaining accuracy and...

  • Mortgage Specialist

    2 weeks ago


    Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Bank of Montreal Full time

    Cultivates, builds, and manages relationships with a third-party network of referral sources to build a pipeline of new mortgage business and increase BMO’s share of the home financing market. Actively identifies sales opportunities and refers to BMO colleagues as appropriate. Develops and executes effective marketing and sales programs to drive business...


  • Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Bank of Montreal Full time

    Cultivates, builds, and manages relationships with a third-party network of referral sources to build a pipeline of new mortgage business and increase BMO’s share of the home financing market. Actively identifies sales opportunities and refers to BMO colleagues as appropriate. Develops and executes effective marketing and sales programs to drive business...