ICNARC Clerk

Job Description

The ICNARC Clerk supports intensive care data collection for the Intensive Care National Audit and Research Centre. Duties typically include reviewing patient records, entering accurate clinical information into databases, checking data quality, meeting submission deadlines and communicating with clinical and administrative teams. Applicants should have good general education, strong computer and keyboard skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately. Previous NHS, hospital administration, medical records or data-entry experience is helpful but training may be provided. The successful candidate is expected to work reliably, organise competing tasks, follow procedures carefully and maintain high standards of accuracy and confidentiality.

Company Info

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is a large NHS organisation serving communities across Greater Manchester, including Salford, Oldham, Bury and Rochdale. It provides hospital, community and integrated health services through hospitals such as Salford Royal, The Royal Oldham, Fairfield General and Rochdale Infirmary. The Trust employs a broad workforce of clinicians, nurses, allied health professionals, administrators, researchers and support staff. Its services include emergency and critical care, surgery, diagnostics, community care and specialist regional services. The organisation is also involved in education, research and national clinical audit programmes, including intensive care data collection. Employees work in a public-service environment focused on patient safety, equality, teamwork and continuous improvement. The ICNARC Clerk role supports the Trust’s critical-care teams by helping ensure that important patient and service information is recorded accurately for benchmarking, audit and quality improvement.

Destination Guide

The United Kingdom offers extensive opportunities in healthcare, administration, data management, technology, engineering, education and hospitality. NHS roles are widely available, although many require relevant qualifications, professional registration or prior experience. British culture is generally polite, diverse and multicultural, with strong respect for privacy, punctuality and personal independence. Lifestyle varies from busy cities and historic towns to rural areas and coastal communities. Living costs are highest in London and parts of southern England; northern England, Wales and Scotland can be more affordable. Most overseas workers need a visa, commonly the Skilled Worker visa, and eligibility depends on the occupation, approved employer, salary and sponsorship requirements. Some NHS roles qualify for sponsorship, but entry-level administrative posts may not. Candidates should check the official UK government and NHS Jobs websites before applying. Relocation planning should include accommodation, transport, healthcare access, taxes and proof of funds.