
Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Operating word processing and computer packages
- Experience
Audio typing / word processing.
- Qualifications
GCSE English language (minimum C grade) or equivalent.
- Qualifications
RSA 2 word processing or equivalent.
- Other requirements
Willing to develop further relevant skills.
- Other requirements
Enthusiasm.
- Other requirements
Willing to travel cross site of work and or meetings
- Skills and Aptitudes
Computer literate.
- Skills and Aptitudes
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.
- Skills and Aptitudes
Equality issues.
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Secretarial duties.
- Experience
Medical audio typing / word processing.
- Qualifications
RSA 3 word processing or equivalent.
- Qualifications
NVQ 3 in administration or equivalent
Job overview
Team Secretary - Band 3, 22.5 hours per week, Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle
A Team Secretary role within the Women's and Children's collaborative has arisen, this role is to be based within the Gynaecology Team. Ideally an experienced Team Secretary with medical terminology knowledge, as well as knowledge of NCIC admin systems and processes, including RTT pathways and Text flow.
As a team secretary you will provide efficient administration and effective support to the Medical Secretary, assisting in the smooth completion of the day to day Gynae Admin.
Main duties of the job
The team currently consists of Medical Secretary, Team Secretary and Clerk typist, working alongside Consultants, Nurse Practitioners, etc to achieve Business Unit objectives including a 48 hour turnaround of clinical letters, forward clinic preparation, elective bookings and general office admin duties including phones and emails etc.
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.
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This advert is for Team Secretary with North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust in Carlisle, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Team secretary role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 Per Annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 11 months (11 months from the start date). The application deadline is 16 Sep 2026.
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