A man who secured 13 NHS jobs by lying about his qualifications and professional experience has been sentenced to four years in prison for fraud.

Amran Hussain, 40, from Westerham, appeared at Maidstone Crown Court after admitting fraud offences that resulted in losses of almost £170,000 for taxpayers.

Investigators discovered that Hussain falsely claimed he had studied at the University of Oxford and had held senior positions within the health service. These false claims helped him obtain multiple NHS roles despite not having the required background.

The NHS Counter Fraud Authority said the money paid to Hussain could have instead been used to support patient care and improve health services.

Dave Horsley from the authority said the fraud affected everyone who relies on the NHS.

“It is all of us – as the stakeholders in the NHS – who are the losers out of this,” he told the BBC.

Horsley welcomed the court’s decision and said the sentence should send a clear warning to anyone considering attempting to defraud the NHS.

He added that such crimes are not victimless because the NHS exists to provide services for the public.

The case highlights the importance of verifying qualifications and employment histories when recruiting for critical public sector roles, particularly within healthcare where trust and professional standards are essential.