Clerk Typist, Rheumatology, ICC & Community Collaborative

Clerk Typist, Rheumatology, ICC & Community Collaborative NHS AfC:
Band 2

Main area Rheumatology Service, ICC & Community Collaborative, Grade 2.

Contract:

Permanent.

Hours:

37.5 hrs per week (Monday – Friday).

Job
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Sites:
Cumberland Infirmary, West Cumberland Hospital (Parkhouse South), Carlisle, Whitehaven.

Salary £25,272 per annum (pro rata). Closing date 10/06/2026 23:59.

The Clerk Typist will be based at either the West Cumberland Hospital or Parkhouse South, Carlisle, providing typing support for all clinical staff.

Your role often places you as the first point of contact for patients, so a professional, patient‑focused approach is essential.

You will provide high‑standard administrative support to the clinical team and liaise with other departments, patients, NHS Trusts, and external agencies.

Requirements include a GCSE (minimum

C) score, RSA level 2 or NVQ level 2 in Administration, and relevant typing experience, preferably with an administration background.

Applicants should be pleasant, adaptable, calm under pressure, and capable of managing a busy workload efficiently.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a positive team‑working attitude are required.

• 27‑day holiday scheme, rising to 33 days after 10 years of service.
• Access to NHS discounts (subject to eligibility).
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle‑to‑Work options.
• Vivup – a free, confidential counselling and information service.

This post requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order). The cost is deducted from salary:
Standard Check £28.00 (deducted over four months or as a one‑off payment);
Enhanced Check £56.00 (deducted over four months or as a one‑off payment).

• GCSE in English language or equivalent.
• RSA 2 word processing or equivalent.

• Use of a computer.
• Experience in clerical or office‑based work.

• Team working ability.
• Initiative and appropriate use of it.
• Prioritisation to meet deadlines.
• Maintaining high work standards.
• Use of IT systems.

• Flexible approach to working patterns.
• Willingness to undertake training and development.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people during the course of their normal duties. Therefore, this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order) and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any prior convictions.