Clerk Typist, Specialist Surgical Care
Go back North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Closing date: 14 May 2026
Band 2 - 15 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle
This is an opportunity to join the Specialist Surgical Collaborative, which provides services throughout Cumbria in a number of varied clinical settings. 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 Clerk Typist who can achieve between 50 - 60 words per minute average typing speed with recent or relevant experience in a similar role and regularly producing professional letters/documents. The post will be based at Cumberland Infirmary, typing for Consultants, Specialist Doctors and Nurse Practitioners.
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 must be educated to GCSE (minimum C grade) standard, be trained to RSA level 2 standard and/or an NVQ level 2 in Administration and/or have the relevant typing experience, preferably having an 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.
Benefits
* 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
* NHS Discounts
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
* Vivup – a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work‑related problems
Employment and Legal Information
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. Standard Check: £28.00 deducted over following 4 months or one off payment. Enhanced Check: £56.00 deducted over following 4 months or one off payment.
Equality and diversity: If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* GCSE in English language or equivalent
* RSA 2 word processing or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
* Use of a computer
* Confidentiality
* Equality issues
* Medical terminology
* Microsoft Office
* Clerical or office based work
Skills and Aptitudes
* Able to work as part of a team
* Able to use initiative appropriately
* Able to prioritise work to meet deadlines
* Ability to maintain high standards of work
* Use of IT systems
Other Requirements
* Flexible approach to working patterns
* Willing to undertake training and development
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