About this role
Job summary
We are looking to appoint an experienced and accredited Anti-Crime Specialist to join the 360 Assurance bank for a fixed-term period to cover an increase in demand. This is an opportunity to support NHS and wider public sector clients in the delivery of high-quality counter fraud services, helping organisations prevent, detect and respond effectively to fraud, bribery and corruption, as well as related risks.
The post holder 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. You will need practical experience of counter fraud 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.
This fixed term post 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
oProduce and deliver risk based operational work plans of counter fraud and/or security management activity for each client and develop and implement an ongoing programme of work to help deter and prevent fraud, bribery and corruption and/or security breaches across a number of clients.
oDevelop, co-ordinate and undertake proactive work (mandatory, local and ad-hoc) to detect cases of potential fraud, bribery and corruption, and/or deter and prevent security breaches utilising appropriate intelligence and IT facilities, particularly where system weaknesses have been identified.
oUndertake work to create and maintain an anti-crime culture, by establishing a baseline awareness and by proactively developing and delivering appropriate presentations and publicity material, including details of ongoing and completed work, to raise anti-crime awareness and reinforce the message that fraud, bribery and corruption and security breaches are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. The use of local and national media should be considered for publicising successful criminal prosecutions (after taking appropriate advice from NHS Counter Fraud Authority).
oUndertake professional investigation of appropriate cases of suspected fraud, bribery and corruption and/or security breaches including production of case files and evidence in appropriate formats.
Application closing date: 28 September 2026
Interview date: Week Commencing 12 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.
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Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements 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)
Desirable
Degree
Experience & Knowledge Essential
Demonstrable experience in Proven Counter Fraud Demonstrable practical experience of undertaking fraud investigations Demonstrable experience of providing evidence at disciplinary hearings Demonstrable experience of presenting findings from investigations at Director level within client organisations
Desirable
Knowledge of NHS commissioner and provider organisational anti-crime related issues Familiarity with relevant anti-crime related legislation Detailed understanding of the principles of confidentiality and data protection issues and their impact on anti-crime work
Skills and Ability Essential
Demonstrable IT knowledge and skills, particularly use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint To be able to demonstrate Analytical skills and the ability to collate and analyse data from different sources To be able to demonstrate excellent organisation skills and work prioritisation
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)