Research Associate in NHS Counter-Fraud

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a research associate on the NIHR-funded project ‘Strengthening Counter-Fraud Provision across the National Health Service (NHS) in England’ (SCAN)’.

The role involves conducting a survey and carrying out focus groups with local counter fraud specialists working in or with the NHS in England and carrying out interviews with NHS Trust Directors of Finance to help develop a greater understanding of counter fraud allocation and prioritisation within the NHS in England.

Candidates require strong methodological expertise in survey design and implementation, and qualitative and quantitative data analysis. Knowledge and understanding of the subject matter, fraud and counter-fraud, will be of great benefit.

This is an excellent opportunity for a career researcher to contribute to a project that ultimately aims to reduce losses to fraud in the NHS and generate positive outcomes for society.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

s an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Katie Benson and Nicholas Lord

Email: katie.benson@manchester.ac.uk/Nicholas.lord@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support: jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

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