Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the team responsible for designing and delivering specialist counter fraud training to NHSCFA people and external stakeholders who support the fight against fraud and other economic crime within the NHS.



The postholder will be expected to ensure that all technical training and continued professional development is in line with requirements of the Government Counter Fraud Profession. Furthermore, the team is expected to generate income from providing training and as the Centre of Specialist Learning Lead you would be responsible for ensuring that income targets are met.



Fixed term contract until 31.3.27 ; as part of a self-funding training initiative the initial contract period may be extended depending upon the success of the project.



Interviews will take place 9th September at our Canary Wharf, London office



Acts as the subject matter expert for counter fraud technical training and professionalism through the Government Counter Fraud Profession.



Commissions, uses and analyses a variety of complex data sources to identity trends and future counter fraud technical and professional needs and develops solutions to meet those needs.



Leads and is accountable for the work of the CSL in providing a range of technical programmes of work to develop relevant NHSCFA people and external stakeholders. This includes planning, oversight and accountability for:



The development of the CSL Professionalisation Plan.



We have offices based in Coventry, Newcastle and London and also offer flexible and home-based working. 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. We accept secondments from the public and private sector; 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. Please apply without delay as reserve the right to close any vacancies from further submissions when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. The CFA does not hold a sponsor licence in respect of skilled worker visas and so is unable to employ candidates requiring sponsorship.



Ensuring that the activities within the CSL Professionalisation Plan are planned, delivered, evaluated and reported on to SMT and the Board.



Identification of technical learning and professional development needs for relevant NHSCFA people and stakeholders in the wider NHS, using a variety of sources.



Management of the budget, ensuring that it is distributed in line with priorities and in accordance with procurement and accounting requirements.



Development and delivery of an ongoing programme of professionalisation for counter fraud specialists in NHSCFA and the wider NHS counter fraud community to the highest GCFP standards.



Providing learning advice, and guidance to NHS counter fraud specialists directed at enhancing the levels of competence, expertise, and professionalism across the sector.



Representation of the NHS at national counter fraud groups under the auspices of the PSFA and GCFP.