
Job overview
A rare opportunity to join the Specialty Medicine Collaborative, which provides services throughout Cumbria in a number of varied clinical settings. The services 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 Medical specialties.
We are looking to recruit an apprentice clerk typist and be willing to undertake and complete Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship.
Main duties of the job
Providing general support to the Speciality Medicine Admin Team using a professional, patient focused approach 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 in English and Maths (minimum C Grade or Grade 4) standard. You must be prepared to undertake and complete a Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship.
Detailed job description and main 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.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
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Disclosure and Barring Service:
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. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
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 is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
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. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Confidentiality
- Equality Issues
Experience
Essential
- Use of a Computer
Desirable
- Microsoft Office
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in Math & English. Language grade A-C/4-9 or equivalent
- Determined to undertake and complete Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship
Desirable
- Keyboard skills
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to working patterns.
- Willing to undertake training and development
Skills and aptitudes
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 Circumstances
Essential
- Enthusiasm
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This advert is for Apprenticeship Clerk Typist with North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust in Carlisle, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £15,600 Per annum. The contract type is Apprenticeship: 21 months. The application deadline is 27 Jul 2026.
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