Senior Digital Forensics Investigator - London, United Kingdom - NHS Counter Fraud Authority

NHS Counter Fraud Authority

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

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.

Our new team are embarking on a piece of work to monitor data to identify and respond to patterns indicative of potential fraud.

This will support our current work that reduces the likelihood of fraud occurring.

We will bring in data science capabilities to be deployed in counter fraud activity and work closely with partners across health and government to further maximise the preventative impact of proactive counter fraud analysis.

At the core will be the development and use of appropriate analytical techniques that include advanced analytics and machine leaning to tackle some of the highest areas of fraud risk to the NHS and ultimately protect public funds for patient care.

The post holder will work as part of the NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) Digital Forensics Unit (DFU), within the Operations Directorate, whose responsibility is to investigate allegations of fraud bribery and corruption in the NHS.

The Senior Digital Forensics Investigator will work as part of a dedicated team who work to identify, preserve, extract, interpret and present computer based digital evidence and provide an efficient and effective Digital Forensics service as well as support function to NHSCFA, NHS England, Department of Health and Social Care Anti-Fraud Unit (DHSC AFU), Counter Fraud Services (CFS) Wales, Counter Fraud Services (CFS) Scotland, Local Counter Fraud Specialists (LCFS') and any other contracted external customers.

Interviews will be held 18th/22nd April 2024.

Conducting forensic acquisition, processing and analysis activities (either on site or in the lab) of digital media for use in investigations by the NHSCFA and external

Recording the details of analysis and investigations undertaken and maintain the confidentiality of this information.

Ensuring that appropriate security and access control of forensics tools, systems and evidence is maintained at all times.

To properly collect, preserve, transport, and store systems and media used in investigation and evidence uncovered by analysis.

Producing statements and exhibits to a standard suitable for use in criminal or civil.

Please see full Job Description and Person Specification.