Role Summary
If you are a passionate advocate of service improvement and want to be part of a friendly, collegiate team, where you can put your excellent audit and counter fraud experience to good use then this is the job for you. If you are a great communicator, enjoy working with people, and have positive management skills, please get in touch.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
We are seeking a highly experienced Deputy Director of Audit and Assurance Services to join ASW Assurance. You will have full membership of a professional accountancy body (Consultative Committee Accountancy Bodies), Internal Audit qualification (Institute of Internal Auditors), or other relevant professional qualification, as well as experience working in internal audit/counter fraud and managing and motivating staff.
ASW Assurance is an innovative, leading not for profit NHS Consortium, providing specialist internal audit, counter fraud and consultancy services to NHS organisations in the South West, as well as a wide range of other clients nationwide, dedicated to helping improve governance and ultimately the quality and safety of patient care.
More detail about the role
This role requires passion, enthusiasm, highly developed communication skills, specialist expertise and knowledge and advanced IT skills. Most importantly, we want someone who is full of energy and enthusiasm and is not afraid to use their interpersonal skills to lead and motivate a team.
You will be a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and will work with the Director of Audit and Assurance Services on the determination of the strategic direction of ASW Assurance, to deliver a professional service, fit for current and future needs.
You will be required to deal effectively with staff of all levels throughout ASW Assurance as well as our client organisations, whilst being accountable for your own actions. Using initiative and discretion to drive forward the delivery of service strategies on behalf of the Consortium Board, whilst establishing goals and standards to manage delivery in accordance with agreed policies.
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
For further information please contact: Emily Simpson, Executive and Specialist Recruitment Lead on 07958 931414 or emily.simpson21@nhs.net or Michelle Treglown, Executive and Specialist Recruitment Resourcer on michelletreglown@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
