NHS

Clerk Typist


PayCompetitive
LocationCarlisle/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C9262-24-1299?language=en&page=606&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      Clerk Typist, Band 2, 37.5 hours available hours per week - CIC - Part time / job share would be considered

      This is an opportunity to join the Emergency Care & Medicine Department, 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 acompetent 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 Cardiology and willbe based at Cumberland Infirmary, typing for Consultants 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 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.

      About us

      At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

      Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

      • Being a clinically led organisation
      • Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
      • A positive patient experience every time
      • A great place to work
      • Managing our money well

      As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

      Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

      Date posted

      19 August 2024

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 2

      Salary

      £23,615 a year per annum Pro rata

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time, Part-time, Job share

      Reference number

      262-A-24-6421589-A

      Job locations

      Cumberland Infirmary

      Newtown Road

      Carlisle

      CA2 7HY


      Job description

      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.

      Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where 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 applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed

      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.

      Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

      • 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.

      Important Information

      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. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

      For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:

      • Junk Mail is checked regularly

      Disclosure and Barring Service:

      On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.

      The changes mean that:

      • youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
      • the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.

      If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.

      Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk

      Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website

      The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

      Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

      Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

      As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.

      A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.

      27 day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

      Flexible working Scheme

      Excellent opportunities for development

      Competitive NHS Pension scheme

      Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies

      EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

      These schemes are subject to availability

      Job description

      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.

      Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where 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 applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed

      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.

      Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

      • 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.

      Important Information

      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. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

      For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:

      • Junk Mail is checked regularly

      Disclosure and Barring Service:

      On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.

      The changes mean that:

      • youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
      • the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.

      If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.

      Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk

      Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website

      The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

      Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

      Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

      As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.

      A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.

      27 day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

      Flexible working Scheme

      Excellent opportunities for development

      Competitive NHS Pension scheme

      Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies

      EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

      These schemes are subject to availability

      Person Specification

      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.

      Knowledge

      Essential

      • Confidentiality.
      • Equality issues.

      Desirable

      • Medical terminology.
      • Microsoft Office.

      Skills

      Essential

      • Good communication skills
      • 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

      Desirable

      • Use of IT systems.

      Personal circumstance

      Essential

      • Enthusiasm.
      Person Specification

      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.

      Knowledge

      Essential

      • Confidentiality.
      • Equality issues.

      Desirable

      • Medical terminology.
      • Microsoft Office.

      Skills

      Essential

      • Good communication skills
      • 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

      Desirable

      • Use of IT systems.

      Personal circumstance

      Essential

      • Enthusiasm.

      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.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      Additional information

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Cumberland Infirmary

      Newtown Road

      Carlisle

      CA2 7HY


      Employer's website

      https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Cumberland Infirmary

      Newtown Road

      Carlisle

      CA2 7HY


      Employer's website

      https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.