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Medical Secretary – Specialist Surgical Care (Internal Applicants)
The closing date is 19 May 2026
INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY
MEDICAL SECRETARY - BAND 4
Band 4 Medical Secretary within the Specialist Surgical Care Collaborative 37.5 hours per week. This is a full time permanent post.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Specialist Surgical Care Collaborative administration team; the service aims to provide a high quality, locally delivered, patient focussed service.
This role will be crucial to the efficient day to day delivery of the service.
We are looking for a competent and professional Medical Secretary to be based at the Cumberland Infirmary.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will often be the first point of contact for our patients, therefore a professional, patient focused approach is key at all times. You will provide a high standard of administration support to the clinical team, liaising with other departments, patients, NHS Trusts and external agencies.
You should be educated to GCSE (minimum C Grade) standard, be trained to RSA level 3 standard and/or an NVQ level 3 in Administration and/or have the equivalent experience, preferably having a medical administration background.
We are looking for someone with a pleasant, adaptable disposition who can remain calm under pressure and deal with a busy workload efficiently and effectively.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required, as well as a positive approach to working in a team.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Due to changes implemented by the UK Immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship if the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in, prior to completing an application. Applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not progress. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
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Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check (formerly CRB).
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows:
* Standard Check: £28.00 (Standard Check £21.50 + Administration £6.50)
* Enhanced Check: £56.00 (Enhanced Check £49.50 + Administration £6.50)
Benefits
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
* 27-day holiday scheme, rising to 33 days after 10 years
* NHS discounts*
* Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
* Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work‑related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
* Medical secretarial duties
* Medical audio typing
* Medical word processing
* Operating word processing and computer packages
* Medical terminology
* Microsoft Office
* PAS
* Understanding of the requirements of the Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information Act, access to health records and defensible documentation, health and safety legislation, and their application in the workplace.
* Equality issues
Qualifications
* GCSE English language (minimum grade C) or equivalent.
* RSA 3 typewriting / word processing, or NVQ3 business administration, or equivalent.
* Medical secretarial diploma or equivalent.
Skills and Aptitudes
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
* Able to analyse complex facts or situations.
* Able to use initiative appropriately within team environment.
* Able to work without supervision.
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
Other Requirements
* Willing to learn
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum pro rata
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