[ref. f42447702] Principal Auditor (Bank)

Hello!

We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).

We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.

Opportunities for you

Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.

All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.

• Cultural diversity staff network
• Disabled staff network
• LGBT+ staff network

We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:

• Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
• Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
• Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group

We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.

Always improving

CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?

Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay

Job overview

Note: This is a Staff Bank role with no guarantee of minimum hours

With a long-standing reputation for providing high quality internal audit, technology risk assurance and counter fraud services, we are looking to expand our resource pool by seeking highly motivated, analytical individuals to join our team of bank auditors.

We recognise that many people are now looking for more flexible working arrangements, which being part of our bank provides, whether this is for part of the year, term time or condensed hours. We also offer remote and office-based working, although the ability to drive would be advantageous.

If you believe you are one of the individuals we are looking for, please complete the application in full, giving us good reason to invite you to the interview stage of our selection process.

Main duties of the job

This will involve setting up each audit on AuditOne’s computerised working paper system, issuing terms of reference to client management, supervising staff during audit, ensuring quality of work, reviewing staff files and reports and submitting reports prior to issue to Internal Audit Managers for approval.

Working for our organisation

AuditOne are a values based, not for profit organisation who are proud and privileged to work with our NHS, education and third sector partners across the North of England.

AuditOne employ modern auditing approaches in a variety of settings, and therefore we are looking for experienced, self-motivated auditors with a strong commitment to AuditOne, who can work with minimum supervision and as part of a team.

The ability to demonstrate our values of respect, quality, innovation and trust are essential.

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Closing date : 28th May 2025 (midday)

We welcome your application.

Note: This is a Staff Bank role with no guarantee of minimum hours

Person specification

Qualifications

• Good standard of education to degree level or equivalent.
• Part Qualified C.C.A.B / CMIIA or equivalent.
• At least 3 years internal audit experience, preferably in public sector

Knowledge and Experience

• 3 years internal audit
• Public Sector Internal Audit Standards.
• Nolan principles.
• Risk based internal audit
• Microsoft products (word / excel etc)
• Knowledge of NHS systems and the organisation and workings of the NHS - financial, non financial and clinical.
• Good knowledge of Internal Audit methods and techniques.

• Supervision of staff

Skills and Competencies

• Audit methods and techniques
• IT Skills - literate and efficient in the use of a variety of computer systems and software.
• Analytical and evaluation skills.
• Negotiation, persuasive and interpersonal skills.
• Communication skills.
• Ability to write clear and factual reports.
• Staff management Skills.
• Prioritising and organising skills.
• Decision making skills.

Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

Please ensure to check out all of the supporting documents linked to this advert, for useful information about working for us, information from our Chief Executive and much more.