Clerk Typist(UK Visa Sponsorship)

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December 27, 2025
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

Role Overview

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a reliable, professional, and patient-focused Clerk Typist to support the Genecology service at Whitehaven Hospital.

This role plays a vital part in the smooth day-to-day operation of clinical services. You will provide high-quality typing and administrative support to Consultants and Nurse Practitioners, while acting as a welcoming and helpful first point of contact for patients.

If you are an organized individual with strong typing skills, a calm approach, and a commitment to delivering excellent patient care, this role offers a rewarding opportunity within a supportive NHS team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide accurate and timely typing of clinical correspondence, reports, and letters
  • Support Consultants and Nurse Practitioners with day-to-day administrative tasks
  • Act as a first point of contact for patients, maintaining a professional and compassionate approach
  • Liaise effectively with wards, departments, other NHS organizations, and external agencies
  • Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection standards at all times
  • Data protection guidance: https://www.gov.uk/data-protection
  • Manage competing priorities in a busy clinical environment
  • Ensure all documentation meets Trust quality and governance standards

About North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

NCIC delivers community and acute healthcare services across North Cumbria, with a strong focus on rural and remote care. Our ambition is to provide safe, high-quality care every time, supported by five core principles:

  • Clinically led services
  • Quality and safety at the heart of everything we do
  • A positive patient experience
  • A great place to work
  • Responsible financial management

NCIC is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we actively support a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE in English Language (or equivalent)
  • RSA Level 2 in Word Processing or equivalent qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Regular use of computers in a work or training environment

Desirable

  • Audio typing experience
  • Previous clerical or office-based work

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of confidentiality and information governance
  • Awareness of equality and diversity principles

Equality guidance: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/equality-act-2010-guidance

Desirable

  • Familiarity with medical terminology
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Skills & Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Clear and professional communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Confidence to use initiative appropriately
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Calm, courteous approach when working under pressure

Desirable

  • Experience using NHS or clinical IT systems

Values & Professional Conduct

You will be expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned with NCIC’s commitment to safe, high-quality, and compassionate care, treating patients, visitors, and colleagues with respect at all times.

You must be willing to undertake training and development and adopt a flexible approach to working patterns where required.

Visa & Right to Work Information

Due to recent changes in UK immigration policy, Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker sponsorship may not be available for this role, depending on salary thresholds and eligibility under the Immigration Salary List.

Applicants are strongly advised to check their eligibility before applying:

UK Visas and Immigration guidance: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975:

DBS checks explained: https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record

DBS costs will be met by the successful candidate and deducted from salary in line with Trust policy.

Staff Benefits

NCIC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • 27 days annual leave, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • NHS pension scheme
  • NHS staff discounts
  • Salary sacrifice schemes (including Cycle to Work and lease car schemes)
  • Access to Vivup, a confidential wellbeing and counselling service
  • Training and development opportunities

We proudly support the Disability Confident Scheme and Armed Forces Covenant. Applicants who meet all essential criteria under these schemes will be guaranteed an interview.

Important Information

  • Please ensure your supporting statement clearly demonstrates how you meet all essential criteria
  • The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received
  • Interview invitations will be issued via Trac, typically within two weeks of the closing date

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