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Job summary

Main area
AuditOne
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
263-SS25-001-AB
Employer
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Dependent upon applicant
Town
Durham
Salary
£46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
31/01/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust logo

Principal Auditor (Digital)

Band 7

Job overview

AuditOne are value 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.

With a long-standing reputation for providing high quality internal audit, technology risk assurance and counter fraud services, we are looking to grow  and develop our Technology Risk Assurance team in line with the demanding needs of our client and member organisations. 

This presents an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individuals with the suitable experience and knowledge to  join us and make a significant contribution to our organisation and our clients .   

 We are looking for self-motivated, team players with great communication skills and a desire to deliver quality services and a strong commitment to AuditOne. The ability to demonstrate our values of respect, quality, innovation and trust are essential.   

In return we will offer:

  • Progressive salary growth, increasing with experience and bank hours worked 
  • Wide variety of audit experience and skillsets across our clients
  • support continuous professional development 
  • flexible working time arrangements
  • blended home and office working

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 to the interview stage of our selection process.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will fulfil an important role within a team providing specialist internal audit services to a group of NHS organisations and to external clients.  

The post holder will be required to:

  • audit a wide range of clients, both NHS and external organisations (e.g., Councils);
  • plan, organise, control and conduct IT audits in accordance with Public Sector Internal Audit standards;
  • demonstrate the high degree of autonomy expected in delivering assignments; 
  • work with a level of autonomy whilst also communicating with managers and staff at all levels.

If you would like more details, please contact Preetha Kumar, Associate Director of Internal Audit (Digital) on 07595172334, or via email at [email protected]

Working for our organisation

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.

AuditOne is committed to creating an inclusive environment and we highly value the culture of respect, quality, innovation and trust. You will be joining a progressive Technology Risk and Assurance team which has started its digital and data journey to provide high quality audit and assurance services to our NHS and Council clients. Working for us provides the prestige and a great opportunity to make a difference to patient care services within NHS. You will be supported with training on various new digital platform including Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Services. We are open for you to work on digital or data related assurance services based on your area of interest. You will be working with a supportive and knowledgeable team, interacting with clients at various levels, learning so much about the complexities of health services, with guidance and direction from a collaborative leadership team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will also be expected to:

  • evaluate existing practices and procedures to review whether there are more efficient ways of working;
  • work with client management to gain acceptance of alternative ways of working;
  • keep up to date with new technology.

The post holder will also undertake or assist the Senior Internal Audit Manager (Digital) with complex assignments.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 7th January 2025

Closing date : 31st January 2025

We welcome your application.

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • CISA or QICA or ITAC
  • Graduate and Masters Degree
  • Experience of working in related role in Audit and Risk
Desirable criteria
  • Other IT related qualifications (CRISC, CISM, Project Mgt / CISSP / GDPR / ISO etc)

Knowledge & Skills

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of technologies
  • Knowledge of IT risk and control
  • Analytical skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Report writing skills
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of IT legislations (GDPR / ISO / FoI etc)
  • Knowledge of IT Technologies (Windows / Networks / Cloud / etc)
  • Research skills

Behaviours

Essential criteria
  • Analytical Skills: The ability to analyze complex information, identify patterns, and assess risks is fundamental. Strong critical thinking helps in evaluating processes, identifying inefficiencies, and suggesting improvements.
  • Work unsupervised
  • Communication Skills: Effective communication is essential for conveying findings, discussing recommendations, and collaborating with various stakeholders. This includes both written reports and verbal presentations.
  • Time Management: Effectively managing time and priorities ensures that audits are conducted efficiently and within deadlines. This involves planning, organization, and the ability to work under pressure.
  • Team Player: Collaboration is often necessary, whether working with audit teams, management, or different departments. Being a team player facilitates smoother audits and implementation of recommendations.
  • Attention to Detail
  • Continuous Learning: Keeping up with industry trends, new regulations, and emerging risks is crucial. Internal auditors should have a thirst for knowledge and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Preetha Kumar
Job title
Associate Director Technology Risk Assurance
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07595172334
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