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Job summary

Main area
Counter Fraud
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Core office hours)
Job ref
050-AC360-0525
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Abergele/Denbigh/Wrexham
Town
Abergele/Denbigh/Wrexham
Salary
£37,898 - £45,637 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/06/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Local Counter Fraud Specialist

Band 6

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.

 This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed

 

Job overview

The post holder will:

Work as a qualified Local Counter Fraud Specialist (training will be provided) to conduct fraud investigations in line with Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 and Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 including interviewing of witnesses and suspects and preparation of case files.

Managerially reporting to the Head of Local Counter Fraud Service, the post holder will advise and liaise with the Head of Local Counter Fraud Service and Senior Managers on appropriate sanctions and civil recovery measures.  You will work as a member of the Counter Fraud Team at the direction of the Head of Local Counter Fraud Service and deputise for the Head of Local Counter Fraud Service as and when required.

You will be responsible for preparing case files and Counter Fraud reports for both criminal and civil courts and present those reports or files as required.  You will liaise with Internal Agencies including Internal Auditors; Human Resources; Payroll Departments and Departmental Heads. The role will also require engagement and liaison with external agencies.

Main duties of the job

Work within the  Counter Fraud Service on the delivery of an integrated, comprehensive and professional Counter Fraud Service provision to the Health Board.

Be responsible for Counter Fraud arrangements in a number of arenas, including the creation of an anti-fraud culture, deterrence, prevention, detection, and investigation of fraud and corruption. 

Support the development of an Annual Work Plan and provide advice and guidance to the Head of Local Counter Fraud.

Deliver a professional Counter Fraud service provision to the designated Health Board and apply the Counter Fraud standards and guidelines as laid down in the NHS Counter Fraud and Corruption Manual.

Maintain good working relationship with Internal Audit, External Audit, NHS Counter Fraud Authority, NHS Wales Counter Fraud Services and other agencies in the delivery of the Counter Fraud Service provision.

Protect the confidentiality of sensitive/personal/patient related information by operating at all times in compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and Human Rights Act 1998.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

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Essential criteria
  • This post requires a full driving license and use of vehicle.

Criteria

Essential criteria
  • Postgraduate Diploma Level or equivalent experience.
  • • Knowledge of relevant current law and the criminal/civil process.
  • • Good working knowledge of database and spreadsheet IT packages including Word & Excel).
  • • Accreditation as Local Counter Fraud Specialist or to be willing to work towards
  • • Experience in the arena of criminal / internal including disciplinary investigations.
  • • Knowledge of: - Procedures applicable to the successful management of criminal, civil investigations and disciplinary investigations, a proven track record in this area. - U.K. law as it relates to corruption, bribery and fraudulent activity - Preparation of case files for submission to solicitors and barristers. - Continual professional development.
  • • Experience of dealing with highly complex and politically sensitive issues within a large organisation
  • • Experience of completion of the Criminal Justice System MG forms.
  • • Able to present relevant information in a concise and persuasive format
  • • Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrating credibility, influence and political acumen; building and maintaining effective relationships across all grades and disciplines and within a wide variety of circumstances
  • • The ability to work as part of multi-disciplinary teams at operational level, both within and outside the Health Board.
  • • The ability to work on your own initiative, organising your own workload
  • • Ability to achieve targets and objectives within a demanding and pressured environment against challenging deadlines.
  • • Knowledge of legislation and procedures applicable to the successful management of criminal, civil and disciplinary investigations.
  • • Sound judgment, decision making, and organisational skills
  • • Able to interpret legislation, national guidance as appropriate to the role.
  • • Self-motivated and committed to developing self and team members
  • • Ability to use Spreadsheets (Excel), Word-processing (Microsoft Word), Databases and E-mail to a good level.
  • • Highly developed organisational skills.
  • • Excellent numeracy and analytical skills.
  • • Highly developed verbal and communication skills with ability to relate to people at all levels.
  • • Excellent report writing skills with an ability to distil information into key summaries.
  • • Accurate record keeping skills.
  • • Project management skills.
  • • Enthusiastic, committed, proactive and innovative.
  • • Politically astute and high level of intuition.
  • • Appetite for hard work and challenges.
  • • Show resilience, stamina and reliability under sustained pressure, never losing sight of objectives.
  • • High level of personal integrity.
Desirable criteria
  • • Specialist knowledge of NHS legislation and NHS finance policies.
  • • Knowledge and experience in a NHS finance environment.
  • • Data Analytics training or experience of the delivery of Data Analytics outcomes.
  • • Evidence of further specialist training and experience.
  • • A working knowledge of fraud investigation techniques and Health Service payment systems.
  • • A knowledge of public sector financial systems.
  • • NHS / public sector experience.
  • Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Danielle Kerr-Timmins
Job title
Head of Local Counter Fraud
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07811031944
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