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Data Analyst | NHS Counter Fraud Authority

NHS Counter Fraud Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
1 week ago
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Overview

The NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) is the national body responsible for all matters relating to the prevention, detection and investigation of economic crime across the NHS. Further information about our work and annual plan for delivering this is available on our website.


The Data Analyst is a role designed to provide a comprehensive information management service in support of all directorates of the organisation and external clients of the Information Analytics Team. The post holder will be responsible for delivery of the Information Analytics Business Plan, collating and organising data, and findings, across several priority projects and in response to requests from internal and external stakeholders.


Successful candidates invited to interview will be required to complete an analytical test prior to attending the interview. This is a fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2026. The post holder will be required to have a NPPV2. Potential applicants can contact Ji Lamey at for an informal chat if you have any questions regarding the role. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a significant number of applications. Interviews will be held w/c 27th October 2025. Previous applications need not apply.


Role and responsibilities

  • To work as part of the Information Analytics Team and provide support in delivering NHS CFA’s business plan objectives.
  • Providing an analytical service to all parts of the organisation by analysing data and interpreting and reporting on the results.
  • Undertaking complex statistical analyses requiring accuracy, attention to detail and frequent, prolonged periods of concentration.
  • Communicating analytical and statistical matters to non-analytical/statistical professionals, offering advice and persuasion on statistical techniques.
  • Dealing with statistical and analytical queries, assessing whether analyses are robust e.g., investigating data anomalies identified during analyses.
  • Establishing deadlines and provide ongoing communication of progress to keep projects on track and on time.

Qualifications and requirements

  • Fixed-term contract until 31 March 2026.
  • Experience in information management, data analysis and reporting across multiple priority projects.
  • Analytical test required for interview stage.
  • Minimum requirement of NPPV2 security clearance for the post.
  • Eligible to work in the UK and able to participate in sponsors, if applicable. NHSCFA does not hold a sponsor licence.

Working arrangements and benefits

  • Offices in Coventry, Newcastle and London with flexible, hybrid, office and home-based working.
  • London-based roles may attract High-Cost Area Supplement where appropriate.
  • NHSCFA values diversity and aims to recruit a workforce reflecting diverse communities. Applications are welcome irrespective of age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
  • Policies ensure fair and consistent treatment at every stage of the recruitment process, including consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
  • Secondment: agreement to being released from current role in principle prior to submitting an application form.
  • When applying, you will be redirected to our recruitment system TRAC.

Notes

  • The NHSCFA reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
  • The NHSCFA does not hold a sponsorship licence for skilled worker visas.
  • Advert closes on Sunday 12 October 2025.


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