Financial Investigator

3 days ago

London, United Kingdom NHS Counter Fraud Authority Full time

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 seek an accredited Financial Investigator on a fixed-term contract until 31/03/2025 with significant demonstrable experience in providing proactive support to ongoing criminal investigations, including the identification of assets for restraint and ultimately, confiscation using the full range of powers conferred under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 where possible, but specifically your accreditation under Part 2, Part 8 and You will work alongside a Financial Intelligence Officer 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 for an informal chat if you have any questions regarding the role.

The post holder will be required to have a NPPV2.

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 work within the NHSCFA National Investigation Service, providing a comprehensive financial investigation function tasked to them via the Financial Investigation and Intelligence Lead and/or the National Operations Manager. Operating as an Accredited Financial Investigator for the NHSCFA the postholder will undertake all aspects of Financial Investigation under the terms of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, previous legislation as appropriate and associated legislation. They will provide advice, guidance and assistance in all matters of Financial Investigation and financial recovery to colleagues within NHSCFA engaged in the investigation of allegations of fraud, bribery and corruption committed against or affecting the NHS or wider health group, will lead and direct confiscation and money laundering investigations, and prepare and obtain appropriate investigative court orders as required

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

In association with the Fraud Investigation Lead the post holder will contribute to the agreed plan of activity that will drive forward the units work in meeting the organisational strategic objectives

To direct, task and assign investigative activity to other Fraud Investigation Officers and Financial Investigation and Intelligence Support Officers as required

To support operational investigations undertaken by NHSCFA by considering the application of financial investigation methods and processes with a view to establishing how, and to what extent, persons suspected of acquisitive crime have benefited from suspected offending and securing evidence beneficial to the investigation where possible.

Conduct confidential enquiries with fraud investigation teams and compliance managers within all types of financial institutions and other external organisations in furtherance of confiscation and money laundering investigations.

Prepare all documents necessary and apply for all types of court orders as defined in the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

Please see full Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Specialist Knowledge

Essential

A detailed and in-depth knowledge of the Proceeds of Crime legislation, procedure and practice Detailed and 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 Technical and practical knowledge of fraud investigatory principles and practice, including the undertaking of criminal, disciplinary and civil action

Desirable

Knowledge of NHS structure and working practices

Experience

Essential

Significant practical experience of successfully undertaking fraud, money laundering and financial investigations within a public/private sector environment Significant experience of applying for, and successfully obtaining, POCA Production Orders Significant practical experience of applying criminal and civil sanctions in relation to fraud and money laundering offences in a multi-agency environment. Experience of liaising closely with outside agencies within legislative and regulatory frameworks to combat fraud, corruption and money laundering offences

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level, or equivalent in a relevant counter fraud or criminal justice discipline or be able to demonstrate equivalent relevant practical experience. Hold Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist status or similar qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience. Must hold, or be able to attain, Accredited Financial Investigator status with the NCA and maintain that status through a process of Continued Professional Development.

Desirable

Post-graduate qualification or equivalent in relevant counter fraud or criminal justice discipline Post-graduate qualification or equivalent in relevant counter fraud or criminal justice discipline Adult education qualification in Financial Investigation

Communication Skills

Essential

Excellent interpersonal negotiation and influencing skills, especially handling complex issues and topics 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. Excellent verbal and influencing skills to senior management level.

Other Skills

Essential

Can demonstrate the ability to prioritise effectively, set targets and monitor achievements to deliver quality engagement 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 Must demonstrate significant considerable forward thinking and initiative

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