Job summary
Employer heading
Senior Auditor
Band 5
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Job overview
The post holder will fulfil an important role within a team providing internal audit services to a range of clients, principally but not exclusively NHS, undertaking a variety of financial and non financial audits. The post holder will take responsibility for the delivery of delegated audits and tasks in line with professional quality standards, time and resource allocations and for arranging the delivery of individual audits. This will require the ability to work with minimal supervision, however the degree of supervision will depend upon ability and experience.
Main duties of the job
To evaluate and test existing client practices and procedures to review whether they are effectively controlled to mitigate identified risks, and to determine if there are more efficient ways of working.
To support in the delivery of an effective, high quality internal audit service by helping management improve systems of internal control, reducing the potential effects of significant risks.
Working for our organisation
AuditOne is hosted by CNTW and providers internal audit services to almost all NHS organisations within the North East and Cumbria regions.
With a long-standing reputation for providing high quality internal audit, technology risk assurance and counter fraud services, we are looking to grow our talent pool.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please note to apply for this role you must have the right to work in the UK. CNTW NHS Foundation Trust will not provide sponsorship for this role.
The post holder will work with Group Audit Managers and Principal Auditors to gain acceptance of recommendations by client managers.
The post holder will display conformance to The AuditOne Way at all times.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 23rd April 2024
Closing date : 31st May 2024
We welcome your application
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good standard of education to A level or equivalent.
- Working towards C.C.A.B / CMIIA qualification or equivalent experience.
- Driving Licence.
- At least 2 years internal audit experience preferably public sector.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Public Sector Internal Audit Standards.
- Good knowledge of Internal Audit methods and techniques, inc Risk Based Audit.
- Good knowledge of the principles of finance and non financial NHS areas
- Nolan principles
- Risk based internal audit
- Microsoft products (word / excel etc)
Skills
Essential criteria
- IT Skills. Be literate and efficient in the use of a variety of computer systems and software.
- Analytical and evaluation skills.
- Negotiation, persuasive and interpersonal skills. Communication skills.
- Ability to write clear and factual reports.
- Time Management Skills.
- Prioritising and organising skills.
Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Quality and target focussed.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Wayne Brown
- Job title
- Associate Director of Business Assurance
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07921 880 998
- Additional information
Please feel free to call Wayne if you would like an informal chat about the role.
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