Apprentice Audit and Assurance Specialist – ASW Assurance

Job overview

Internal audit is an in-house team with the Director of Audit and Assurance Services reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and to the Audit Committee, which is a sub-committee of the Board of Directors. Internal audit has a wide remit, covering both financial and non-financial systems and activities of the Trust.

ASW Assurance delivers internal audit, counter fraud and consultancy services to healthcare organisations including acute, mental health and foundation trusts, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and social enterprises.

Main duties of the job

The position represents an opportunity to learn and develop internal audit and finance skills within the NHS whilst studying for a professional qualification. The role requires a high level of integrity, objectivity and enthusiasm.

The post holder will be supported through an agreed training programme such as the Institute of Internal Auditors. The training programme supports the development of the post holder so that upon successful completion of the training contract, competencies have been developed allowing transfer onto the Band 4 Audit and Assurance Specialist role.

You will contribute to the achievement of ASW Assurance’s operational audit plans by assisting with internal audit assignments, analysing data and writing reports. You will be required to work across all ASW Assurance client sites.

The post holder will undertake and manage an individual, long-term programme of professional training and passing exams. The post holder will be released for study for 7.5 hours a week of their time and be expected to undertake 8 to 10 hours of study weekly.

Once qualified, the apprentice, may be supported to gain employment within the service, or within the wider health and care sector. If appointed as an Internal Audit and Assurance Specialist, they will move onto the first point of the Band 4 pay scale in accordance with the Trusts’ recruitment policy.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with

visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

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We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

Person specification

Qualifications

• at least Level 2 Maths and English
• A levels or Level 3 qualification

Experience

• experience of team work
• good analytical skills
• good report writing skills
• good verbal and written communication

• Working in an office environment

Thank you for your application if you have not received a reply within 21 days of the closing date you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be aware that your application and related documents will be retained confidentially for a period of 12 months.

It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. To work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require a visa - we may be able to provide sponsorship, but this is not guaranteed.

Benefits include optional pension and life assurance and a dedicated Childcare Co-ordination Team

We are committed to ensuring our staff are developed, engaged and supported to work in different ways to support the ever-changing environment in which we operate.

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is a non-smoking organisation.

Should you require an alternative format of this application form (such as Braille, audio or large print), please telephone 01872 255755

In submitting an application form, you authorise Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority

Royal Cornwall Hospital is an Equal Opportunities employer.