Job vacancy: Trainee Internal Auditor, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Nottingham

Job summary

Main area: Audit
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 320-TWS-1863

Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: 360 Assurance
Town: Nottingham
Salary: This is annex 21 - 65% of £44,962 which is £29,225 pa
Closing: 24/11/2024 23:59
Interview date: 03/12/2024

Trainee Internal Auditor

Band 6

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities. This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

If you require support/adjustment with your application please contact the recruitment team on 01332 788466

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for;

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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For an informal discussion, please contact Rob Storr, Specialist Assurance Manager and Trainee Lead on 07342 072892 or email [email protected].

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria

Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Basic understanding of the NHS Structure and NHS Objectives.
Commitment to Equality & Valuing Diversity Principles
GCSE Qualification (or equivalent) must include English language/literature and Maths at Grade C or above
Experience of working in an office environment
Ability to work in a team and be a good team player.
Experience of presenting findings from own work in a formal environment with little or no supervision.
Experience of having conducted and / or facilitated meetings to obtain and / or present information, including the need to use conflict resolution and negotiation skills
To be a fast learner who can pick things up quickly and work in a rapidly changing environment and have a confident approach.
Ability to manage and deliver multiple tasks, including own workload and that of staff managed, within tight timescales and to set deadlines within a constantly changed and pressured environment.
Able to demonstrate customer focused professional approach, and display professionalism at all times.
Demonstrate an ability to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with clients and colleagues, including negotiation skills when required.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to use Excel to analyse data, interpret and evaluate information (e.g. using graphs, pivot tables, formula)
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. This Version control – March 2020 must include the ability to write effective reports.
To be self-motivated and can motivate and encourage others. Can recognise the strength in themselves and others in taking forward initiatives and building strong team working and a supportive culture
Understanding of Confidentiality & Data Protection
Understanding of the service users of the Trust (which could include lived experience of conditions the Trust deals with or of receiving services relevant to those the Trust provides)

Desirable criteria

Qualified in relevant CCAB/IIA professional qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience to support in-depth experience in the Internal Audit field – either the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or a CCAB accountancy qualification, e.g. ACCA.

Our Trust aims to provide the highest quality care to patients within Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire and we want the very best people to work with us.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

At UHDB , we offer different ways to work flexibly to each and every one of our colleagues, many of whom already work flexibly at all sites of the Trust.

For our roles we are open to discussing the possibility of part-time/ reduced hours/ compressed hours/ flexible start and finish times/ fixed/flexible shifts/annualised hours/ term time hours/ hybrid working – working partly in the trust/partly at home.

Why don’t you talk to us at interview about the flexibility you would like to explore and what it means to you, and we will discuss what’s possible for the job and team, and the opportunities we might be able to create together.

We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise to work with you to look at all the available options.

Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

All correspondence relating to your application will be sent to you via our trac.system account. Please ensure that you regularly check your emails; this includes junk/spam, as your security settings may not recognise the sender.

Anyone from outside of the UK (excluding from the Republic of Ireland) will need permission from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to work in the UK and may also need entry clearance before travelling here.

UKVI is responsible for managing migration. To obtain a visa or entry clearance, you will need to meet certain requirements and demonstrate you have the right the work in the UK via:

the points-based immigration system
the EU settlement scheme
eVisa

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