Clerk Typist - Specialty Medicine

Job summary

Clerk Typist, Band 2, 30 available hours per week – CIC

This is an opportunity to join the Cardiology Department within the Speciality Medicine Collaborative, providing services throughout Cumbria in a number of varied clinical settings. The service aims to provide a high-quality, locally delivered, patient-focused 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 is within the Cardiology Department and will be based at Cumberland Infirmary, typing for Consultants and Nurse Practitioners.

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.

• GCSE in English language or equivalent (minimum C grade)
• RSA Level 2 word processing or equivalent, and/or NVQ Level 2 in Administration.
• Typing speed 50–60 wpm and recent relevant experience.
• Education to GCSE standard and trained to RSA Level 2 or NVQ Level 2 in Administration.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and a positive team approach.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage a busy workload efficiently.
• Flexible approach to working patterns and willingness to undertake training and development.

Qualifications (Essential)

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

Experience (Essential)

• Use of a computer

Desirable

• Audio typing.
• Clerical or office-based work.
• Medical terminology.
• Microsoft Office.
• Use of IT systems.

• 27‑day holiday scheme, rising to 33 after 10 years
• Flexible working Scheme
• NHS Discounts*
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
• Excellent opportunities for development*
• Competitive NHS Pension scheme
• Vivup – confidential counselling and information service*

* Subject to eligibility

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date – please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time, usually within 2 weeks of the closing date.

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Cumberland Infirmary, Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7HY

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The cost of the DBS will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. Standard Check: £27.40 (deducted over 4 months);
Enhanced Check: £55.40 (deducted over 4 months).

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