Part-Time Team Secretary — Specialty Medicine

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27‑day holiday

NHS Discounts

Salary Sacrifice (lease cars, Cycle to

Vivup counselling

Job summary

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Team Secretary for Specialty Medicine. The role focuses on medical terminology, admin systems, and efficient handling of correspondence and clinic support.

Ideal candidates will have familiarity with RTT pathways, Text flow, and robust secretarial experience. Training will be provided; closing date 28 October 2026. Part-time band 3, 22.5 hours per week, with DBS/disclosure considerations.

Qualifications

• GCSE English language (minimum C grade or grade 4) or equivalent.
• RSA 2 word processing or equivalent.
• NVQ 3 in administration or equivalent.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to analyse complex facts or situations.
• Able to use initiative within team environment.
• Able to work without supervision.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
• Able to work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide team secretarial support within Specialty Medicine alongside Consultants and other secretaries.
• Ensure timely 48-hour turnaround of clinical letters and forward clinic preparation.
• Take minutes and manage general office administration including phones and emails.
• Support admin systems and processes, including RTT pathways and Text flow, with training provided.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Initiative in team

Organising & prioritising workload

Deadline-driven

Education

GCSE English language (C/4)

RSA 2 word processing

NVQ 3 in administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

PAS

Audio typing/word processing

Job description

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Team Secretary for Specialty Medicine. The role focuses on medical terminology, admin systems, and efficient handling of correspondence and clinic support.

Ideal candidates will have familiarity with RTT pathways, Text flow, and robust secretarial experience. Training will be provided; closing date 28 October 2026. Part-time band 3, 22.5 hours per week, with DBS/disclosure considerations.