We are looking for a talented and highly motivated individual, with the relevant experience and knowledge to join us as an Assistant Internal Audit Manager.

In this challenging and varied role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the success of an organisation that values its team members, is committed to sustainable and ethical business practices, and provides an award winning assurance and continuous improvement service to NHS clients.

We are looking for talented individuals with strong communication skills, the ability to deliver quality services to our clients, and who are comfortable working on their own initiative but also as part of a wider team.

You will be joining an award winning, innovative, and inclusive team that encourages listening, understanding and respect and are passionate about providing quality services to the NHS.

We offer:

• Remote working (with visits to client sites as required) NB. Your base will either be York or Wakefield
• Excellent, flexible working conditions
• Additional benefits (eg. generous annual leave pension scheme and NHS discounts)
• Complex, varied, and meaningful assignments
• Continuous professional development
• Long-term career opportunity
• A friendly and supportive working environment

Audit Yorkshire is an NHS shared services consortium with a reputation for providing high quality and innovative assurance, advisory and continuous improvement services to primarily NHS clients (www.audityorkshire.nhs.uk)

Main duties of the job

We have extensive knowledge and experience of a variety of NHS organisations, and use this extensive experience to provide an innovative and cost-effective service to clients that is adaptive to the many challenges and changes they face. We aim to be a catalyst for a good corporate governance culture.

As part of the wider senior management you would assist in managing the overall performance of the consortium. This includes taking the lead and being responsible for an agreed portfolio of work, which may be for a specified functional area e.g. IM& T, Governance etc and/or supporting a manager in delivering a client's plan, taking the lead for delivery of a specified element of a plan as appropriate.

Your success in this role will be determined by your ability to:

• Build effective relationships with a variety of individuals and clients, particularly at a senior level
• Undertake a range of highly complex audits, projects, investigations or reviews for reporting to senior management and the Audit Committee
• Take the lead responsibility for a specialist/ functional area of work ensuring that own work and that of other staff is scoped, planned and delivered within the agreed timescales, budget and to required quality and standards
• Work proactively and engage effectively

The role will be attractive to those wishing to take the next step in their career.

Interviews will take place on 16th July 2024 at Park House, York

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at �18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind we are open and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent PLUS Professional and/or recognised qualification (eg CCAB, MIIA, LCFS) relevant to the role OR significant demonstrable experience at the required level

Experience & Knowledge Required

Essential

• A minimum of 3 years theoretical and practical knowledge and experience in the area with the aptitude to build on that knowledge.
• Experience of successfully supervising and/or coaching staff with an aptitude to build on this.
• Excellent knowledge of methods, techniques and standards relevant to the role

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Park House

York

YO31 8ZZ

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