Job overview
The Deputy Head of Local Counter Fraud is a senior investigative and leadership role responsible for protecting the Health Board from fraud, bribery and corruption. The post holder leads and manages complex criminal, civil and disciplinary investigations, while supporting and deputising for the Head of Counter Fraud.
Key aspects of the role include:
- Conducting and overseeing fraud investigations, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses and suspects, and preparing prosecution files for the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
- Managing and supervising Local Counter Fraud Specialists, Technicians and Administrative Support staff, ensuring effective workload management, investigation quality and staff welfare.
- Working closely with partner organisations including the NHS Counter Fraud Authority, NHS Counter Fraud Service Wales, Police, CPS, National Crime Agency and other public sector bodies.
- Providing expert advice to senior leaders on fraud risks, investigations, disciplinary action, criminal proceedings and fraud prevention measures.
- Delivering fraud awareness training, fraud-proofing initiatives and proactive exercises to promote a strong counter-fraud culture across the organisation.
- Supporting delivery of the annual Counter Fraud Workplan and helping develop policies, procedures and strategies to reduce fraud risk.
Main duties of the job
The Deputy Head of Local Counter Fraud supports the leadership and delivery of the Health Board's counter fraud service, helping to protect NHS resources from fraud, bribery and corruption. Key responsibilities include leading and supervising the Local Counter Fraud Team, managing investigations, and deputising for the Head of Local Counter Fraud when required.
The post holder conducts and oversees complex criminal, civil and disciplinary investigations, gathering and analysing evidence, interviewing witnesses and suspects, preparing prosecution files, and presenting evidence in court and disciplinary proceedings.
The role provides expert advice to senior managers and key stakeholders on fraud risks, sanctions and preventative measures, while working closely with organisations such as the NHS Counter Fraud Authority, NHS Counter Fraud Service Wales, Police and the Crown Prosecution Service.
The post holder is also responsible for promoting a strong counter fraud culture through fraud awareness training, preventative exercises, fraud risk assessments and policy development. They support the delivery of the Annual Counter Fraud Work Plan, identify system weaknesses, recommend control improvements, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, professional standards and NHS requirements.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of managing complex criminal investigations, adhering to investigative legislation, including preparation of criminal cases for court. • Managerial experience in the arena of criminal / internal including disciplinary investigations. • Experience of creating and delivering presentations to a varied audience both electronically and face to face. • Ability to manage and analyse large amounts of data, draw sound conclusions and present findings in an easily understood format. • Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrating credibility, influence and political acumen; building and maintaining effective relationships across all grades and disciplines and within a wide variety of circumstances. • The ability to work as part of multi-disciplinary teams at both a strategic and operational level, both within and outside the Health Board. • The ability to work on your own initiative, organising your own workload and the workload of others to ensure that the team operates effectively.
Desirable
- Prior experience of working within the NHS or other public organisation. • Experience of completion of the Criminal Justice System MG forms. • Experience of promoting a counter fraud culture in public or private sector.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to prepare and produce concise and insightful reports to senior leaders both internally and externally. • Demonstrate sound judgement when making decisions under pressure in complex areas where there is little or no precedent. • Ability to prioritise and manage own workload to deliver operational objectives. • Significant proficiency in the use of Microsoft products, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams. • Ability to achieve targets and objectives within a demanding and pressured environment against challenging deadlines. • Knowledge of legislation and procedures applicable to the successful management of criminal, civil and disciplinary investigations. • Sound judgment, decision making, and organisational skills • Able to interpret legislation, national guidance as appropriate to the role. • Self-motivated and committed to developing self and team members • Proven ability to influence large groups of staff.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to master’s level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or experience of working at a similar level in specialist area. • Hold an Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist qualification, or be willing to work towards. • Procedures applicable to the successful management of criminal, civil investigations and disciplinary investigations, a proven track record in this area. • Knowledge of: - U.K. law as it relates to corruption, bribery and fraudulent activity - Preparation of case files for submission to solicitors and barristers. - Experience of dealing with highly complex and politically sensitive issues within a large organisation
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS Wales’ structures and working practises.
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This advert is for Deputy Head of Counter Fraud with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Abergele Hospital. It is listed as a Band 7 role. The advertised salary is £50,129 - £57,365 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Sep 2026.
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