Specialist Training Officer

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. .

As a Specialist Training Officer you will play a pivotal role in developing the next generation of counter fraud professionals. In this highly impactful position, you will design and deliver innovative, high‑quality learning that shapes investigative practice across the NHS and wider counter fraud community. You’ll work closely with subject matter experts, investigators and organisational leaders to ensure our people receive exceptional training aligned to current legislation, Government Counter Fraud Profession standards and the evolving fraud landscape. This role offers the opportunity to use your expertise to influence national capability, lead meaningful continuous professional development, and contribute to protecting vital NHS resources, all while working within a supportive, forward‑thinking team committed to excellence and professional growth.

This role is Fixed Term until 31.3.27

Potential applicants can contact ***email_hidden***, Centre of Specialist Learning Lead for an informal chat

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 face to face on 29th April at our Canary Wharf office.

Support NHSCFA people and external stakeholders to maintain their continued professional development in line with current policy and requirements of the Government Counter Fraud Profession.

Including the analysis and assessment of existing skills, knowledge and competencies and development of action plans.

Liaise with NHSCFA Investigation Manager to identify training needs following case file and prosecution files.

Act as a subject matter expert in order to give a specialist advice to internal and external fraud investigators and agencies.

Work in partnership with organisational stakeholders to ensure the development of the workforce and the encouragement of good practice.

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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.

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.

Complete assessments against required standards and communicate outcomes with tact providing options where standards have not been met.

Contribute to the design and development of digital assets including e learning modules ensuring investigative and legislative content is accurate.

Maintain and develop good working relationships with other external stakeholders and learning establishments to facilitate and implement good practice and raise the profile of NHSCFA within the Fraud Community.

Ensure own knowledge and expertise is maintained and at the forefront of sector knowledge.

Represent the NHSCFA at relevant external events, delivering keynote speeches on investigative best practice or other relevant subject matter.

Delivery of assurance reports as required by internal and external stakeholders at senior and Board level to confirm necessary standards have been attained.

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