Senior Auditor

Senior Auditor

Go back Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 11 June 2026

Fixed term contract to provide cover for a staff member on maternity leave; contract ends 31 March 2027.

• Evaluate and test clients’ existing practices and procedures to see whether they are effectively controlled to mitigate identified risks, and determine if there are more efficient ways of working.
• Support the delivery of an effective, high‑quality internal audit service by helping management improve systems of internal control and reduce the potential effects of significant risks.
• Work with Senior Internal Audit Managers and Principal Auditors to obtain acceptance of findings by client managers.
• Display conformance to The Audit One Way at all times.

• Working towards C.C.A.B / CMIIA qualification or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years internal audit experience preferably in the public sector.
• Good standard of education to A level or equivalent.
• Experience of risk management, governance, finance/business systems, project management.

• Public Sector Internal Audit Standards.
• Good knowledge of internal audit methods and techniques, including risk-based audit.
• Good knowledge of the principles of finance and non‑financial NHS areas.
• Knowledge of Nolan principles.
• Risk‑based internal audit.
• Knowledge of IDEA.
• Knowledge of NHS structures, systems, and processes.

• IT skills: literate and efficient in the use of a variety of computer systems and software.
• Analytical and evaluation skills.
• Negotiation, persuasive and interpersonal skills; communication skills.
• Ability to write clear and factual reports.
• Time‑management skills.
• Prioritising and organising skills.
• Staff management.
• Project management.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust