Apprentice Anti-Fraud Investigator

The Counter Fraud Investigator will assist in supporting the delivery of a comprehensive and professional fraud investigation service in line with the requirements set out in the NHS standard contract and the relevant requirements specified within the Government Functional Standard GovS 013: Counter Fraud. The post holder will be required to:

• investigate suspicions of fraud, bribery and corruption, including processing allegations, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and presenting evidence at formal proceedings.
• carry out all allocated investigation work to the professional/legislative standards required by the appropriate court/panel.
• Assist in the delivery of some proactive anti-fraud work. This will include undertaking tasks to promote an anti-fraud culture, exercises to proactively detect fraud in high-risk areas; and to prevent fraud through the distribution of appropriate awareness materials.
• Undertake and successfully complete the Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist Training.
• Be able to demonstrate a clear analytical approach to both investigative work and assisting in the delivery of proactive anti-fraud work as required.
• Develop the ability to manage and analyse substantial amounts of data, draw sound unbiased conclusions and present findings in an easily understood format.
• Have demonstrable understanding of and promote equal opportunities and diversity.
• Demonstrate ability to tackle a range of diverse tasks and be able to prioritise/manage work accordingly whilst working to tight deadlines.
• Analyse possible avenues and methods of investigation to obtain evidence through various relevant means.
• Analyse and understand the financial, accounting, payment and organisational factors relevant to the type and location of the fraud committed. Convert technical information into plain English, suitable for presentation at Court.
• Upon request, assist police and other agencies in arrest and search procedures.
• Support the planning of interviews with suspects held either at police stations or NHS premises in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
  
  As part of MIAA's vibrant Anti-Fraud Investigation Team, you will play an essential role, being in the front line of MIAA's continuing response to the threat of fraud. You should be self-motivated with good communication and interpersonal skills, a have positive approach and willingness to learn. As part of the role, you will be required undertake the Counter Fraud Investigator Apprenticeship and complete the Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist qualification, which upon successful completion will lead to entry into the Government Counter Fraud Profession and to become an Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist., We want driven people who think creatively about their work, embrace challenges and can resolve complex problems. This role will suit a dynamic and ambitious person looking to attain a professional qualification and gain wide experience of combating fraud within the NHS. Using the latest approaches and innovations in technology, this post provides a real opportunity to develop your career with one of the best-regarded investigation teams in the NHS and public sector.
We would love to hear from you if you are ready for a new challenge and can mirror our values and ambitions for this role.,
• Educated to A level standard
• English and Maths qualifications at Level 2 (GCSE grades 9 to 4 or A-C or Functional/Key Skills at Level 2), Demonstrable IT literacy with knowledge of generic software packages, Experience of undertaking regulated investigative work
• Experience of assisting in the provision of anti-fraud services to NHS organisations
• Understanding of NHS structure and finance
• Experience of using IT as an investigative tool to counter fraud, bribery and corruption, Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent decision making skills
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Good analytical skills with acute attention to relevant detail
• Ability to quickly understand new concepts
• Logical and methodical approach to problem solving
• Willingness to undertake the Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist Training
  
  MIAA is an NHS shared service hosted by Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. It is a leading provider of assurance and solutions services to more than 60 NHS, public, and third-sector organisations.
MIAA offer clients a number of services including anti-fraud services, internal audit, consultancy, technology risk, clinical coding audits and training.

· Staff benefit from flexible/hybrid working, a generous pension scheme, protected learning time and opportunities for development and career progression. · We promote a respectful, supportive and flexible working environment and operate zero tolerance to bullying, harassment and discrimination. · We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, disabled people, carers, returners and other under-represented groups. · Applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria will be offered an interview, and reasonable adjustments will be made throughout recruitment and employment., Note: Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are currently unable to offer right to work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa as they do not meet the UK Visas & Immigration criteria. Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview. We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role. Candidates applying for the role of Healthcare Assistant on the staff bank should note that due to the nature of the role, workers must be aged 18 or above when commencing in post. Applicants are therefore welcome from those aged over 18 or within 3 months' of their 18^th birthday. The Trust is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and achieve fair, equitable and consistent practice. We welcome flexible working requests and will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements from day one of your employment. Not all roles are suitable for every flexible working opportunity all of the time. Flexible working options may include reduced hours, compressed hours, fixed shifts, time back in lieu and home working. The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community. We encourage applicants from the following groups that are currently under-represented in our workforce black, Asian and minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ+), disabled, male and age 16-24. Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting & processing the successful applicant/s DBS application be recovered via salary deduction following start in post. The amount of £26.50 (standard disclosure) or £54.50 (enhanced disclosure) will be deducted from salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement of employment. Bank posts require upfront payment. From April 2017, Skilled visa applicants and their adult dependant(s) will be required to provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have lived in consecutively for 12 months or more in the past ten years. Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa. This organisation has a zero-tolerance approach to the abuse of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff must ensure they adhere to the organisations safeguarding children and adults' policy and comply with the Local Safeguarding Children and Adult Board procedures. Staff should be mindful of their responsibility to safeguard children and adults in any activity performed on behalf of the organisation in line with the requirements of statutory guidance and legislation. All employees (and volunteers)are expected maintain their safeguarding knowledge and skills by completing mandatory safeguarding training which includes understanding and recognising the signs of abuse and neglect and taking appropriate action. As an organisation, we have adopted the Merseyside Domestic abuse workplace scheme which supports our staff who are experiencing Domestic Abuse /any forms of sexual violence. If you have any personal requirements that will enable you to participate in our recruitment process please contact a member of the Recruitment Services by phone on at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable your application for this post. Please note: new entrants to the NHS will commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.