Senior Fraud Risk Officer

Trosolwg o'r swydd

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. 

The post holder will principally control, co-ordinate and implement fraud risk assessments and management framework at all GCFP recognised levels, making recommendations to support the prioritisation and development of a diverse range of counter measures and controls to mitigate against the risk of fraud.

The post holder will be expected to contribute to NHSCFA strategic overview of fraud risks impacting upon the health group by using their initiative to highlight through analysis and interpretation, significant conclusions and key judgements.

Candidates are required to have NPPV2 and GCFP Fraud Risk Assessor Accredited. 

This is a Fixed Term Contract for 6 months in the first instance

Potential applicants can contact Mark Gellard  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 Online week commencing 16.2.2026

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In association with the Fraud Risk Manager the post holder will contribute to the agreed plan of activity that will drive forward the unit’s activity in meeting the organisational strategic objectives

Production of high-quality Fraud Risk Assessments, providing options for future preventative and mitigation activity.

Regular use of a range of analytical techniques and specialist computer software to understand, interpret, compare and present a wide range of highly detailed and complex fraud related information.

Disseminate complex and highly sensitive information in the most appropriate and effective format in order for NHSCFA to make better informed decisions relating to the achievement of its objectives highlighting significant information and key judgements and making gaps in knowledge and assumptions clear.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

We have offices in Coventry, Newcastle and London and offer flexible, hybrid, 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. We encourage applications from individuals interested in a secondment opportunity. If you are applying on this basis, please ensure you have obtained agreement in principle from your current employer. 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.  

To comply with the HM Government Functional Standard GovS 007, and specifically the Personnel Security Standards, individuals employed by NHS Counter Fraud Authority will be required to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standards checks.