Audio Typist
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 23 March 2025
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Audio Typist to join our department.
The post holder will provide effective and comprehensive Audio Typing for the Ophthalmology Department.
An efficient and personalised service must be maintained and provided by the team, in a manner that meets the Directorate, Trust, Department of Health policies and procedures.
Main duties of the job
Good organisational and communication skills are required to ensure a smooth and efficient service.
Computer and keyboard skills are essential to enable the post holder to utilise information on the G2 dictation system and Patient Administrative System (Lorenzo).
Assisting departmental secretaries and the Support secretary within the Ophthalmology department.
Assisting with co-ordinating the patient service from first referral through clinic, discharge and follow up.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE at Grade 4/C in English and Maths (or equivalent qualifications) or equivalent experience
- OCR l or II Typewriting qualification or equivalent typing experience within an office environment
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within an office environment
- Experience of working in a public facing role/Audio Typing
Desirable
- Relevant experience within the NHS
Further Training
Essential
- Knowledge of / experience of using information and/or customer service systems.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, Excel and Word.
Desirable
- Previous experience Infoflex / 59R Software G2
- Experience of PAS / Infoflex / SystmOne (area specific software)
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Understanding of data protection issues and the ability to maintain confidentiality
- Excellent communication skills, with ability to deal with staff at all levels.
- Displays use of initiative with effective organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise and work to strict/conflicting deadlines
- Ongoing commitment to personal development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE at Grade 4/C in English and Maths (or equivalent qualifications) or equivalent experience
- OCR l or II Typewriting qualification or equivalent typing experience within an office environment
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within an office environment
- Experience of working in a public facing role/Audio Typing
Desirable
- Relevant experience within the NHS
Further Training
Essential
- Knowledge of / experience of using information and/or customer service systems.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, Excel and Word.
Desirable
- Previous experience Infoflex / 59R Software G2
- Experience of PAS / Infoflex / SystmOne (area specific software)
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Understanding of data protection issues and the ability to maintain confidentiality
- Excellent communication skills, with ability to deal with staff at all levels.
- Displays use of initiative with effective organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise and work to strict/conflicting deadlines
- Ongoing commitment to personal development
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.
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.
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).
