About this role
Job summary
We are looking to appoint experienced and accredited Anti-Crime Specialists to join the 360 Assurance bank. This is an opportunity to support NHS and wider public sector clients in the delivery of high-quality counter fraud or security management services, helping organisations prevent, detect and respond effectively to fraud, bribery, corruption, security breaches and related risks.
The post holders will work with a high degree of autonomy, while remaining part of a supportive and experienced anti-crime team.
Applicants should be accredited as a Counter Fraud Specialist (or hold an equivalent qualification acceptable to NHS Counter Fraud Authority requirements) or be an experienced Local Security Management Specialist. You will need practical experience of counter fraud or security management work, strong investigative and analytical skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities across a range of client environments.
These bank roles would suit a professional who can work flexibly, independently and to a high standard, while maintaining confidentiality, discretion and a strong customer-focused approach. Travel to client sites across the Midlands and South Yorkshire may be required.
If you are committed to protecting public funds, supporting safe and secure services, and delivering professional anti-crime work within an NHS environment, we would welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
Deliver specialist assurance assignments, including audits, reviews, consultancy, training, workshops and project assurance, to agreed standards, timescales and budgets.
Use specialist expertise to assess risks, controls, systems and processes, identifying good practice, weaknesses and opportunities for improvement.
Produce clear, evidence-based reports, briefings and presentations for senior managers, Executive leads and Board-level committees.
Make practical recommendations that help clients strengthen governance, risk management, internal control, quality, safety and efficiency.
Build effective relationships with internal colleagues and client stakeholders, providing credible advice, challenge and support.
Plan and manage assigned work independently, maintaining professional standards, confidentiality, CPD and compliance with 360 Assurance methodology and policies.
Closing Date for applications: 28th September 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 12th October 2026
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts:
We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Person Specification
Essential Essential
Two A levels or equivalent GCSE English Language & Mathematics at Grade C and above or equivalent. NHS Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist or similar counter fraud qualification acceptable to NHS Counter Fraud Authority (ie only requiring completion of their conversion course) eg Professionalism in Security (PINS) AND/OR NHS Accredited Local Security Management Specialist or similar security management related qualification
Essential Essential
Proven Counter Fraud and/or Security Management work experience
Essential Essential
Practical experience of undertaking fraud/security investigations
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 University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address Stapleford Care Centre
Church Street
Stapleford
NG9 8DB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)