Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our administration team based at Carleton Clinic, Carlisle. This is a full-time post, working 9-5pm, Monday to Friday. The Cumbria Crisis Team consists of Psychiatrists, Nursing Staff, Assistant Practitioners, Support Workers and Administrative Staff. We offer assessment, treatment, intervention, and advice for those referred to the service. To carry out duties as assigned to, working under the direction of the Admin Team Lead and Clinical Leads to ensure a comprehensive, high quality administrative service to the team at all times. The post will also include taking telephone calls for the Crisis Team. The post holder should be confident dealing with service users and carers on the telephone, alongside dealing with enquires from other professionals. You should currently hold the required level of qualifications, as outlined in the Essential Criteria of the Personal Specification. If you do not meet these criteria you will not be shortlisted. Should you be shortlisted for this post, you may be required to undertake a typing test along with a competency based interview. You will be notified if successfully shortlisted via the email address you provide on your application, please check this regularly following the closing date. Main duties of the job Working days are Monday to Friday inclusive. A good knowledge of Microsoft packages and typing qualifications or evidence of relevant experience is essential for the role. Key skills required: Admin or secretarial experience working within a team Experience in a customer/patient focused environment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A good understanding of the clinical database "RIO" system (not essential as training will be given) A good knowledge of Microsoft Word/Office packages and typing qualification or relevant experience Excellent verbal and written skills Ability to be self-directed, motivated and be able to contribute positively within a team Well organised and structured Be able to demonstrate flexibility in the role About us We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career. Date posted 05 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 263-CCG24-198-HN-C Job locations Carleton Clinic Carlisle CA1 3SX Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 5th March 2025 Closing date : 12th March 2025 We welcome your application. Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 5th March 2025 Closing date : 12th March 2025 We welcome your application. Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Education and Qualification Audio Typing qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience General level of education to O-Level/ GCSE or equivalent Knowledge and Experience Essential Knowledge of NHS Policies and Procedures Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including e-mail communication Ability to maintain and update Patient Information Systems e.g. RiO Good working knowledge of office procedures Previous secretarial/clerical experience Ability to uphold confidentiality at all times Able to prioritise and plan own workload Skills and Competencies Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written Note-taking skills Good organisational and planning skills Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Education and Qualification Audio Typing qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience General level of education to O-Level/ GCSE or equivalent Knowledge and Experience Essential Knowledge of NHS Policies and Procedures Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including e-mail communication Ability to maintain and update Patient Information Systems e.g. RiO Good working knowledge of office procedures Previous secretarial/clerical experience Ability to uphold confidentiality at all times Able to prioritise and plan own workload Skills and Competencies Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written Note-taking skills Good organisational and planning skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Address Carleton Clinic Carlisle CA1 3SX Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)