Information Technology
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Job Overview
This post is Fixed term/Secondment for 7 months until 31/12/25 due to maternity cover.
To provide clients with an independent and objective specialist Digital/IM&T audit and I.T. consultancy service that provides valuable recommendations for compliance and improvement across a range of relevant computerised systems.
This may include taking lead responsibility for a portfolio of clients, and be based upon the delivery of a computer audit work that complies with mandatory Public Sector Internal Audit Standards and best professional practice.
To undertake more complex operational, IT governance and risk based audits across Information Technology based services designed to form an opinion, for reporting to management, on the effectiveness of controls and on the effective use of resources within our client’s systems.
To supervise junior staff with guidance to deliver the above service, and provide ad-hoc advice to other managers and general audit staff, where required.
To assist the IM&T Audit manager in developing and aligning the IT Strategy within the Audit & Assurance business plan.
Main duties of the job
Support the IM&T Audit Manger in the planning and provision of a professional computer audit service to a portfolio of nominated clients that meets Public Sector Internal Audit mandatory and best practice standards.
Discuss and agree audit findings, recommendations and suggested solutions as appropriate, together with implementation timescales and local responsibilities.The specialist computer audit role seeks to recommend adaptations to information systems in order to meet organisation objectives.
Attend, on occasion when IM&T Audit Manager is not available, Audit Committees with the nominated Head of Internal Audit where technical IM&T input is requested.
Liaise with Audit Managers/ Head of Internal Audit to advise on any implications on the Head of Internal Audit opinion statement remitting from computer audit assignments.
Undertake consultancy work (additional to the annual computer audit plan) as required by clients. This may include acting as a consultant.
Provide practical and cost effective advice, both written and verbal, to clients on operational and strategic I.T. matters as and when requested, including where required the development of policies and procedures.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- CIS, CISSP or QiCA certified or significant relevant experience which demonstrates equivalent technical knowledge, or CISA/CISSA exam passed and progressing towards experience requirements.
Desirable criteria
- PRINCE2 Foundation or Practitioner level
- ITIL Foundation or Practitioner
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience working in an IM&T Audit or relevant role.
- Experience in IM&T project management
- Experience in IM&T security related role.
We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities.
If you are short listed for interview you will be contacted by email using the email address with which you registered. Please ensure that you check your email account regularly.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
When applying for this post it is essential that you read the Job Description and Person Specification (where available) and demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
- Job Description & Person Specification English (PDF, 156.3KB)
- Job Description & Person Specification Cymraeg (PDF, 520.3KB)
- Occupational Health Form (PDF, 712.5KB)
- NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF, 696.3KB)
- NWSSP - About Us (PDF, 6.6MB)
- NWSSP - Our Benefits 2023 (PDF, 487.5KB)
- NWSSP - Buddion (PDF, 491.0KB)
- PCGC -Amdanom (PDF, 6.7MB)
- Guidance Notes for Applicants April 2024 (PDF, 278.7KB)
- IMTP Summary 2024-2027 (PDF, 13.7MB)
- IMTP Summary 2024-2027 - Cymraeg (PDF, 13.7MB)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Martyn Lewis Job title IT Audit Manager Email address martyn.lewis@wales.nhs.uk