Job overview

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.

The post holder will principally control, co-ordinate and implement criminal intelligence allocated research projects at strategic, tactical, and operational levels, making recommendations to support the prioritisation and development of a diverse range of operational and crime reduction activities.  

The post holder will be expected to contribute to NHSCFA strategic overview of crime impacting upon the health group by using their initiative to highlight through analysis and interpretation, significant conclusions, and key judgements.  

Critical skills:

·          Producing analysis to an evidential standard

·          Strategic and tactical writing

To be considered for the role please apply via Trac jobs - CVs sent directly to the recruiting manager will not be acknowledged  and will not be considered during shortlisting. 

Selection will be between 29/09/25 and 03/10/25 (subject to change) and  by face to face interviews at  Canary Wharf, London. The interview will be proceeded by an assessment.

29/09/25 and 03/10/25 but may be subject to change

NPPV2 vetting is required

Main duties of the job

·         In association with the Central Intelligence Lead or the Strategic Intelligence Lead the post holder will contribute to the agreed plan of activity that will drive forward the unit’s activity in meeting the organisational strategic objectives.

·         Provision of both tactical & strategic analytical support including production of high-quality Intelligence Assessments, providing options for future activity in line with the National Intelligence Model.

·         Regular use of a range of analytical techniques and specialist computer software to understand, interpret, compare, and present a wide range of highly detailed and complex fraud related information.

Working for our organisation

This role is based in 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.