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NHS Counter Fraud Authority

About
The NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) is the national body responsible all for matters relating to the prevention, detection and investigation of economic crime across the NHS. Aligned to the DH Health Group Counter Fraud strategy, the NHSCFA acts as the principal lead for the NHS and wider health group in counter fraud intelligence work.
Contact
- Address
- NHS Counter Fraud Authority
- 7th Floor,
- 10 South Colonnade,
- London
- E14 4QQ
- Contact Number
- 0300 330 0739
Database Specialist
Closed for applications on: 4-Jun-2024 00:00
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 4-Jun-2024 00:00
Key details
Location
- Site
- 7th Floor, HM Government Hub
- Address
- 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf
- Town
- London
- Postcode
- E14 4PU
- Major / Minor Region
- Tyne and Wear
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- 9 months (Fixed Term until 31st March 2025)
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Home or remote working
Salary
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 7)
Specialty
- Main area
- Database Specialist
The NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) is the national body responsible all for matters relating to the prevention, detection and investigation of economic crime across the NHS. Aligned to the DH Health Group Counter Fraud strategy, the NHSCFA acts as the principal lead for the NHS and wider health group in counter fraud intelligence work.
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Job overview
The NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) is the national body responsible for all matters relating to the prevention, detection and investigation of economic crime across the NHS. Further information about our work and annual plan for delivering this is available on our website.
Our new team are embarking on a piece of work to monitor data to identify and respond to patterns indicative of potential fraud. This will support our current work that reduces the likelihood of fraud occurring. We will bring in data science capabilities to be deployed in counter fraud activity and work closely with partners across health and government to further maximise the preventative impact of proactive counter fraud analysis. We will combine this with our range of counter fraud and domain expertise to maximise our impact using your knowledge, experience, and passion for your chosen field. At the core will be the development and use of appropriate analytical techniques that include advanced analytics and machine leaning to tackle some of the highest areas of fraud risk to the NHS and ultimately protect public funds for patient care.
Potential applicants can contact Alan Wheatley at [email protected] for an informal chat if you have any questions regarding the role. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a significant number of applications. Interviews will be held w/c 13th June 2024
Advert
We are excited to offer an opportunity for an enthusiastic, skilled and experienced Database Specialist to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with an existing Database Specialist to support business-as-usual activities and play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of our data warehouse. This position is essential in providing foundational support to our data engineers and ensuring the integrity and availability of data across the organisation.
NPPV3 vetting will be required.
The postholder will manage and maintain all NHSCFA Database Systems and will be responsible for ensuring the integrity, security availability and optimal performance of our databases in support of all directorates of the NHSCFA, and external stakeholders.
Working for our organisation
We have offices based in Coventry, Newcastle and London and offer flexible, hybrid, office and home-based working. In addition to the advertised salary working in the London area will attract High-Cost Area Supplement where appropriate. The NHSCFA values and respects the diversity of its employees and aims to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including an invitation to the first stage of the selection process and consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability. If you are applying to undertake this role on a secondment basis you should have agreement to being released from your current role in principle, prior to submitting an application form. When you apply for this role, you will be redirected to our recruitment system TRAC. The NHSCFA does not hold a sponsor licence in respect of skilled worker visas and so is unable to employ candidates requiring sponsorship.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· Install, configure and update database systems.
· Design, development, implementation and review of databases and objects within.
· Management of database data storage.
· Design and administer access controls/permissions in accordance with NHSCFA IT Security Policies and Data Security requirements.
· Ensure systems and databases comply with NHSCFA data retention policy and data protection regulations.
· Develop and maintain backup and recovery procedures with yearly test plan.
Please see full Job Description and Person Specification.
The NHSCFA values and respects the diversity of its employees, and aims to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including an invitation to the first stage of the selection process and consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
All new entrants to the NHS will be appointed on the minimum of the pay scale in line with Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions.
If you are applying to undertake this role on a secondment basis you should discuss this opportunity with your manager and have agreement to being released from your current role in principle, prior to submitting an application form.
We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further submissions when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role. For help with completing your application form, please read the guidance notes attached to this advert.
Please note all contact is made via our TRAC recruitment system. Please check your account regularly. If you are shortlisted for interview you will be required to provide proof of ID and the right to work in the UK.(Please refer to attached guidance documents for further details). Failure to bring the required proof will mean that we may be unable to proceed with your interview.
Please ensure you provide full contact details, including email address or fax number for each referee.
NHS Counter Fraud Authority Website: www.cfa.nhs.uk
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience as a Database Administrator / Engineer or similar.
- Extensive knowledge of Enterprise Database Systems, Data Warehouse Tools, techniques and infrastructure within a public or private sector organisation.
- Extensive knowledge of SQL query language.
- Understanding and Proficiency in MS Office Program suite and others as required.
Desirable criteria
- Experience in detecting fraud using data warehousing techniques.
Specialist Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate extensive knowledge in the following areas: • Oracle Databases 19c and above/SQL Server 2019 and above/MySQL 5.6 and above • Data marts (in particular star schema design) • Meta-data • XML & JSON • SQL • Data integration tools and techniques
- Knowledge of Data protection issues.
- Experience with Oracle management tools including Oracle enterprise manager and Toad (or similar).
- Experience of database tuning, process automation and delivery mechanisms e.g. query plans, indexing
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate knowledge in any of the following areas: Relational Databases Linux OLAP
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree or equivalent in an Information Technology, or Information Technology related field or significant equivalent experience.
Desirable criteria
- Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist
Communication Skills
Essential criteria
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Alan Wheatley
- Job title
- Technology Operations Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
No longer accepting applications
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