Job summary
- Main area
- Admin and Clerical
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 263-SS26-008-LB
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- AuditOne locations
- Town
- AuditOne locations
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/02/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 11/03/2026
Employer heading
Senior Auditor
Band 5
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Network
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay
Job overview
Applicants that have applied for this role in the previous three months need not apply.
The post holder will fulfil an important role within a team providing internal audit services to a range of clients, principally but not exclusively NHS, undertaking a variety of financial and non financial internal audits.
The post holder will take responsibility for the delivery of delegated internal audits and tasks in line with professional quality standards, time and resource allocations and for arranging the delivery of individual audits. This will require the ability to work with minimal supervision, however the degree of supervision will depend upon ability and experience.
There is an expectation that the internal audits will be delivered on-site at the NHS clients site (but the work may also involve an element of remote working).
Main duties of the job
To evaluate and test existing client practices and procedures to review whether they are effectively controlled to mitigate identified risks, and to determine if there are more efficient ways of working.
To support in the delivery of an effective, high quality internal audit service by helping management improve systems of internal control, reducing the potential effects of significant risks.
Working for our organisation
AuditOne is hosted by CNTW and providers internal audit services to almost all NHS organisations within the North East and Cumbria regions.
With a long-standing reputation for providing high quality internal audit, technology risk assurance and counter fraud services, we are looking to grow our talent pool.
NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will work with Senior Internal Audit Managers and Principal Auditors to gain acceptance of recommendations by client managers.
The post holder will display conformance to The AuditOne Way at all times.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 3rd February 2026
Closing date : 17th February 2026
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good standard of education to A level or equivalent.
- Working towards C.C.A.B / CMIIA qualification or equivalent experience.
- At least 2 years internal audit experience preferably public sector.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Public Sector Internal Audit Standards.
- Good knowledge of Internal Audit methods and techniques, inc Risk Based Audit.
- Good knowledge of the principles of finance and non financial NHS areas
- Nolan principles
- Risk based internal audit
- Microsoft products (word / excel etc)
Skills
Essential criteria
- IT Skills. Be 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.
Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Quality and target focussed.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Linsey Raine / Vivien Blenkey
- Job title
- Senior Internal Audit Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Please email Linsey ([email protected]) or Vivien ([email protected]) if you have any queries.
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