About this role
Job summary
Did you know that the NHS is vulnerable to over £1.3 billion worth of fraud each year? Do you want to play a critical part in making sure that our valuable NHS resources are used for patient care and not personal gain?
As part of a team of accredited counter fraud specialists, the postholder will play a crucial role in helping to deliver a wide range of proactive counter fraud activity across a number of clients. Some reactive investigation activity may also be required.
If GCFP membership or the accredited counter fraud specialist qualification is not already held by the successful applicant, the postholder may be asked to undertake this training opportunity.
Due to the nature of this role, it can be undertaken remotely and we would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role.
Please note that shortlisting of application forms is based on our assessment of how the content demonstrates you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role (as set out in the person specification).
If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a remote interview on 13 July 2026.
Main duties of the job
The counter fraud specialist will play a crucial role in the delivery of counter fraud work across a range of clients. They will be involved in delivering a wide ranging work plan of proactive counter fraud work and will be required to carry out investigation tasks within agreed deadlines and assist investigation officers when necessary.The counter fraud specialist will offer expert advice and guidance on all financial crime matters and will be expected to manage competing priorities in frequently challenging circumstances.Through their day to day work, the counter fraud specialist will demonstrate their commitment to AuditOne's vision, values and behaviours and will be competent in the skills and key competencies we have outlined in the attached job description and person specification.
About us
Hosted by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, AuditOne is a modern NHS assurance provider based in the North-East but with clients throughout the UK. We are very proudof our NHS heritage and bring together a team of over 60 specialist staff working across our assurance and operations teams.
The AuditOne Way underpins who we are and what we do, and our values of Trust, Respect,Qualityand Innovation are at the heart of everything we do with our people, ourclientsand our business.
Our office is based in Tanfield Lea, Co. Durham, although many of our staff have a trust site as their base which is closer to home. Weoperatean agile working policy which sees many of our staff choosing a hybrid model of working, whether this be in the office, at client sites or at home.
Should your application be successful,we willrequirereferences from your current andpreviousemployer(s) which must cover a minimum period of three years. Please ensure that the reference section of your application is completed appropriately giving the address, telephonenumberand work email address of each of your current andpreviousline manager(s). If this section is not fullycompletedyour application may not be processed.
NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 30th June 2026
Closing date : 7th July 2026
We welcome your application.
Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification Essential
oDegree level education supported by a Post Graduate Diploma qualification or equivalent demonstrative specialist experience
Desirable
oAccredited counter fraud specialist qualification or GCFP membership
Knowledge and experience Essential
oExperience of completing proactive reviews of systems and procedures and making system improvement recommendations. oUnderstanding of the practical application of all relevant legislation in relation to the delivery of counter fraud work. oExperience of producing reports.
Desirable
oExperience of presenting reports to committees. oExperience of preparing risk based annual counter fraud work plans, including the ability to review and report on progress. oExperience of creating and delivering innovative awareness material including presentations, workshops, newsletters.
Skills and competencies Essential
oStrongly developed communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information oHighly developed analytical and judgement skills oAbility to work with minimal supervision. oExcellent presentation and report writing skills. oProficient IT skills (to include as a minimum: Word Excel, PowerPoint, HR databases). oAbility to meet tight deadlines and work independently. oAbility to gain and maintain good working relationships with staff at all levels. oAbility to maintain confidentiality and deal with complex situations in a sensitive and professional manner.
Desirable
oExperience of writing policy and procedures.
Role/Team specific requirements Essential
oAbility to work in a team oAbility to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post.
Personal characteristics Essential
oDetail orientated and diligent, demonstrated by the quality of data gathered and produced.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address Tanfield Lea Business Centre
Stanley
DH9 9DB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)