Administrative Assistant (PHRP Carlisle)
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Carlisle, CA1 3SX
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
16 September 2026
14 days left
Job description
Administrative Assistant - Band 3 - Carlisle Up to 22.5 hours available. Mon-Fri between 9:00-17:00. Hours negotiable within office times. An exciting...
The post holder will act as first point of communication for the Physical Health and Rehabilitation Psychology Service (PHRPs).
The post holder will be expected to provide a full range of administrative assistance in support of the service, including typing, minute taking, filing, photocopying, maintaining diaries, arranging meetings, and bringing forward relevant correspondence, notes and reports as required. This role also includes taking telephone calls from clients/referrers/queries from other agencies and the public and inputting data into the electronic patients records system (EMIS).
Please see attached job description for a comprehensive summary of the knowledge, skills and qualifications require.
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 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
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Business and Admin Level 3, or equivalent experience
- GCSE English, Grade C and above
Desirable
- ECDL, or equivalent
- GCSE Maths, Grade C and above
Experience
Essential
- Previous file management - electronic and paper
- Diary management
- Experience of working with a clinical record of care
- Experience of planning and facilitating meetings, including minute taking
- Experience of having worked with data/ Excel packages
Desirable
- Experience of working in Health or Social Care service
- Experience or training/ supporting less experienced staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality issues
- Importance of accurate record keeping
Desirable
- Awareness of clinical governance/ audit
- Awareness of Data Protection legislation
- IT awareness
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Dealing with service users and carers in an understanding, efficient and effective manner
- Convey a professional image
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent team working skills
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Good customer service skills.
Desirable
- Flexible approach
- Experience of working across cultures and religions
- Work as part of a team
Other Requirements
Essential
- Must be willing to travel to various locations across the county independently, and attend training and meetings as required
- Act in ways that support equality and value diversity
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
2 September 2026
Last checked
2 September 2026
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