A vacancy has arisen for a full-time B5 Medical Assistant trainee to join the North Cumbria In-Patients Service at Carleton Clinic, Carlisle, Cumbria.
We are looking for applicants for this post to work alongside an allocated Consultant and the ward's medical team to support them in their management of the patient pathway, ensuring all necessary information and resources are available in a timely manner, and that administrative information flows without repetition or delay.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake academic and hands on training.
The post holder will:
capture and manage patient information live (during appointments or meetings) on the relevant IT systems
prepare clinical documentation including Mental Health Act documentation under the supervision of the responsible clinician in line with Trust policy
work directly with patients using rating scales, assessing treatments and other inventions
work with patients with a focus on enabling recovery
provide data and information to improve, inform and support delivery of care
The post holder will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and should be able to work well within a team
The post holder will be educated to a degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience working at a similar level in specialist area and have an understanding of the Mental Health Act
The post holder is required to have Word Processing skills at Level 3 (or equivalent), and a working knowledge of Microsoft packages and patient information systems (RIO). An audio typing qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience and note taking skills are desirable
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.
NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 16 th June 2026
Closing date : 30 th June 2026
We welcome your application.
