Job summary
A vacancy has arisen in the Nottingham Children's Hospital, Family Health Division for a part time Patient Pathway Administrator (Audio Typist) to support our well established team.
Core working hours are Monday to Friday, between 8am to 4pm. The appointed person will have the opportunity to work from home on a rota basis after initial training, which will take approximately 12 weeks.
The appointed person will be based at the City Hospital, with the possibility of a requirement to cover work at the Queen's Medical Centre as required.
Working as part of a team the post-holder will provide high quality audio typing and an administrative service to consultants and their teams.
You will need to be a fast and accurate audio typist. A sound knowledge of medical terminology is desirable.
Main duties of the job
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Accurately transcribing outpatient clinic letters and miscellaneous clinical correspondence including advice and guidance to a high standard with specified timescales.
Responsible for the production of discharge summaries, clinical papers and material for publication from either audio or copy typing.
Use judgement and initiative to prioritise the importance/urgency of particular requests within defined guidelines.
Undertake peer audit of clinical correspondence to ensure a high standard of accuracy and quality of work.
Ability to exchange sensitive or contentious information with diplomacy and in a confidential manner ensuring timely handover to relevant staff.
To undertake other specialty specific duties in accordance with Trust policies and procedures to facilitate the patient pathway.
Ensure patient data quality is accurate at all times.
About us
The Children's Hospital is part of the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) which biggest and busiest acute teaching trusts in Europe.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working as part of a team the post-holder will provide high quality audio typing and an administrative service to consultants and their teams.
You will need to be an experienced audio typist with proven work based experience which you will evidence on the application.
A sound knowledge of medical terminology is desirable but not essential. The successful candidate will have obtained at least Five GCSEs grade C or above, including English Language; RSA III typing qualification (or equivalent work based typing experience) . You will be competent in the use of Microsoft Office packages. Experience of hospital systems including Winscribe, Medway PAS and NOTIS is desirable but not essential.
You will be a conscientious and enthusiastic team player with excellent organisational and communication skills and be well motivated and reliable. You will be able to understand and accurately convey verbal and written information and be able to remain calm under pressure. You will be able to work as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of a busy department. You will be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of confidentiality issues and your behaviour will be consistent with the Trusts Values and Behavioural standards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working as part of a team the post-holder will provide high quality audio typing and an administrative service to consultants and their teams.
You will need to be an experienced audio typist with proven work based experience which you will evidence on the application.
A sound knowledge of medical terminology is desirable but not essential. The successful candidate will have obtained at least Five GCSEs grade C or above, including English Language; RSA III typing qualification (or equivalent work based typing experience) . You will be competent in the use of Microsoft Office packages. Experience of hospital systems including Winscribe, Medway PAS and NOTIS is desirable but not essential.
You will be a conscientious and enthusiastic team player with excellent organisational and communication skills and be well motivated and reliable. You will be able to understand and accurately convey verbal and written information and be able to remain calm under pressure. You will be able to work as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of a busy department. You will be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of confidentiality issues and your behaviour will be consistent with the Trusts Values and Behavioural standards.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- RSA 3 typing qualification or proven work based audio typing experience
- 5 GCSE's or equivalent - Grade C or above (must include English)
Experience
Essential
- Fast and accurate audio typing experience (in a work setting)
- Proven admin / office experience
- Experience of using Microsoft office packages
- Can complete letters, forms, reports and tables using computerised technology from information collected
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the NHS and experience using Medway PAS and Notis
- Understanding of Medical terminology
Communication
Essential
- Must be able to clearly and accurately convey information verbally gathered from both verbal and documented reports
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Analytical
Essential
- Able to use judgement to make decisions in order to solve problems/enquiries
Planning/organisation
Essential
- Works within prescribed deadlines
- Consistently works to high standards
- Ability to plan and organise own time
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- RSA 3 typing qualification or proven work based audio typing experience
- 5 GCSE's or equivalent - Grade C or above (must include English)
Experience
Essential
- Fast and accurate audio typing experience (in a work setting)
- Proven admin / office experience
- Experience of using Microsoft office packages
- Can complete letters, forms, reports and tables using computerised technology from information collected
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the NHS and experience using Medway PAS and Notis
- Understanding of Medical terminology
Communication
Essential
- Must be able to clearly and accurately convey information verbally gathered from both verbal and documented reports
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Analytical
Essential
- Able to use judgement to make decisions in order to solve problems/enquiries
Planning/organisation
Essential
- Works within prescribed deadlines
- Consistently works to high standards
- Ability to plan and organise own time
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.