Intelligence Officer

Job description

On 1 April 2026, NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) and NHS Education for Scotland (NES) became one national organisation, focused on continuity today and a stronger, more connected service for tomorrow.

As part of this transformation, NSS and NES have joined to form a new organisation: Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland). This new organisation will play a pivotal role in supporting the renewal and ensuring the long-term sustainability of health and care services across Scotland.

About the Organisation:
PSD Scotland unites expertise from NES and NSS in a way that will allow us to accelerate national programmes to support the NHS to deliver better care, now and in the future.

We support staff with education and training, provide the tools and data that improve services, and run vital national functions such as procurement, logistics and blood, tissue and cell services.

The Post:
Based at Eurocentral, NHS Scotland Counter Fraud Services (CFS) has the remit to protect NHS Scotland from fraud and other financial crime. In achieving this, CFS provides a comprehensive, integrated and professional service to NHS Scotland by proactively identifying and undertaking investigations of suspected fraud. We are seeking a suitably experienced criminal Intelligence Officer to join our counter fraud team within the Intelligence Bureau.

The Candidate:
You will undertake initial intelligence casework to ensure all information and intelligence received from a diverse range of sources is prioritised and developed in line with the NIM model. This includes the collation, evaluation and dissemination of relevant information and intelligence.

Research intelligence gaps and develop intelligence using recognised intelligence tools. The role involves analysing complex information and consulting with health boards to establish suspected fraudulent activity. The post holder will also contribute to the completion of intelligence products such as intelligence reports, person and problem profiles.

Support intelligence developments and investigations by developing and disseminating accurate, relevant and timely intelligence packages to initiate or support existing operational investigations and focus operational activity. Disseminate information in accordance with all relevant guidance and legislation in relation to data sharing.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a PVG Scheme/Disclosure Scotland check. Any candidate who have lived/worked overseas for more than 12 months in the preceding 5 years will also be required to provide a criminal record check from the appropriate overseas agency.

Successful candidates must also meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is United Kingdom Security Vetting. For further information please refer to: United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK

Location and Working Pattern:
This post will be based at Eurocentral, Dovecote Road, Motherwell.
The work pattern for this post is Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week.
We currently operate a hybrid working arrangement. However, you will be required to attend the office when operationally necessary.

It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK and have entitlement to work in the UK for the post in which you will be employed.

Benefits:
Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits. HR Benefits Brochure.

Inclusion:
Public Services Delivery Scotland is a national organisation and, as an anchor institution, it is our ambition to be a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels welcome. We recognise that flexible working creates an inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and feel confident about their ability to balance their personal and professional responsibilities. This is supported through Once for Scotland flexible working policies. PSD Scotland has made a long-term commitment to staff health and well-being and offers many learning and development opportunities to support and improve our approaches to diversity, inclusion and mental health in the workplace. There are a number of equality staff networks in place which all staff are welcome to join. We are also an equal opportunities employer and as such aim to guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As an accredited Disability Confident Leader, it is the aim of PSD Scotland to offer a fully accessible and inclusive recruitment service that supports applicants on their candidate journey. If you are interested in any reasonable adjustments, please contact the Recruitment Team on nss.wfrs@nhs.scot.

Further information:
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Penny Andrews; Counter Fraud Specialist at Penny.Andrews@nhs.scot and Donna Dellett; Intelligence Manager at donna.dellett@nhs.scot.

Closing date for completed applications is Wednesday 7th October.

Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).

We are an equal opportunities employer and as committed participant in the disability confident scheme, guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies however, where exceptionally high application volumes make this impracticable, a fair and proportionate shortlisting approach will be applied in line with Disability Confident guidance.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Holytown

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £32,000 and £46,000 Per Month

Published at

02-10-2026

Profession type

Promotions

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English