Team Secretary Internal Applicants

Team Secretary (Internal Applicants)

The closing date is 08 July 2026

We have an interesting opportunity for someone who is keen to work in a dynamic, developing team for Rheumatology in North Cumbria. We are a countywide service with bases in Whitehaven and Carlisle, and this role will be fully supported by our medical secretaries to allow the successful candidate to develop their skill set. Previous experience would be useful but we can support the right candidate so please don't let that put you off.

Main duties of the job

The main duties for this role include supporting all clinical staff in the service, ensuring timely communication with patients, relatives, other services in NCIC & partner organisations, acting as a hub for the service, maintaining records, spreadsheets and other documents as required by the team.

About us

At NCIC we are committed to delivering outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. Our ambition is to create a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and we offer a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our five 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

We are serious about supporting a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Application & Eligibility

Applicants must meet UK immigration eligibility criteria. There are no sponsorships for Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa for roles not meeting salary threshold or not included in the updated Immigration Salary List. If you apply under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and meet all essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview.

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. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required; costs will be deducted from salary. (Standard Check: £28.00, Enhanced Check: £56.00).

Benefits

NCIC offers 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: a free, confidential counselling and information service for personal or work related problems

Subject to eligibility

Person Specification Qualifications

• GCSE English language (minimum C grade) or equivalent
• RSA 2 word processing or equivalent
• RSA 3 word processing or equivalent
• NVQ 3 in administration or equivalent

Experience

• Operating word processing and computer packages
• Audio typing / word processing
• Medical audio typing / word processing

Knowledge

• Requirements of the Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information Act, Access to Health Records and Defensible Documentation, Health and Safety and their application in the workplace
• Equality issues
• Medical terminology
• Microsoft Office
• Silverlink PAS
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Analysing complex facts or situations
• Use of initiative appropriately within a team environment
• Working without supervision
• Organising and prioritising workload
• Working to deadlines

Other requirements

• Willingness to develop further relevant skills
• Ability to work flexibly

Employment Details

Employer: North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Parkhouse South or West Cumberland Hospital

Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year, Pro Rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 6 months

Working pattern: Part time

Reference number: 262-A-26-

Job location: Parkhouse South or West Cumberland Hospital