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This post is only open to current employees of National Services Scotland.
Please Note - 3 Posts available.
About the Organisation:
National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHSScotland providing invaluable support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports customers to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively and we offer shared services on a national scale using best-in-class systems and standards. Our priority is always the same – to improve the health and well-being of the people of Scotland. We do this by working in partnership with colleagues across Health and Social Care to deliver fit for purpose solutions and systems, delivering high quality services that help our stakeholders to free up resources so they can be re-invested into essential services.
Based in Euro Central, Motherwell, NHS Scotland Counter Fraud Services (CFS) has the remit to protect NHS Scotland from fraud and other financial crime. In achieving this, CFS provides a comprehensive, integrated and professional service to NHS Scotland by proactively identifying and undertaking investigations of suspected fraud. We are seeking suitably experienced individuals to join our Counter Fraud Teams.
Level 1 Counter Fraud Specialists will be assigned to the Prevention, Intelligence or Investigation teams dependent on skills, knowledge and experience, but will be expected to undertake the full range of duties within CFS. Rotation of Level 1 Counter Fraud Specialists across the three disciplines is required for allocation of resources to major investigations.
Prevention Team:
Working in our Prevention Team you will bring to us a proficiency in risk, ideally gained from working to counter fraud in either a commercial or public sector environment. You will work with us to support health boards in identifying, assessing, measuring and managing their fraud and corruption risks and provide advice to NHS bodies on measures to strengthen their control of fraud and corruption. As effective communication is key to deterring fraud, some knowledge, skills, and qualifications in communications would be an advantage to work in this team.
For further information on this post please contact Iain MacMillan on 01506 705232 or by email Iain.MacMillan@nhs.scot
Investigation Team:
Working in our Investigation Team you will be carrying out criminal investigations and assisting more experienced staff in the more serious or complex cases. You will have gained a working knowledge of criminal law in either a law enforcement or public sector environment and have experience of reporting cases directly to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.
For further information on this post please contact Darrell Thomson on 01506 705214 or by email Darrell.Thomson@nhs.scot
Intelligence Bureau:
Working in our Intelligence Bureau you will principally be engaged in the research and development of allegations of economic crime, analysing and developing information received from a range of internal and external sources and identifying the most appropriate course of action and disposal routes. You will also deputise for the Intelligence Manager.
For further information on this post please contact Scott Fraser on 01506 705212 or by email Scott.Fraser@nhs.scot
The successful candidates will be required to undergo a Disclosure Scotland check. Any candidate who have lived/worked overseas for more than 12 months in the preceding 5 years will also be required to provide a criminal record check from the appropriate overseas agency.
Location and Working Pattern:
Eurocentral, Dovecot Road, Motherwell - Currently hybrid working.
Monday to Friday 37hrs per week.
It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NSS.
Benefits:
Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits.HR Benefits Brochure.
Closing date for completed applications is Sunday 10th November 2024
Further information on NSS is available from: https://www.nss.nhs.scot/
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).
NHS National Services Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and as committed participant in the disability confident scheme, guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.