Job summary
We are looking for an Audio Typist with demonstrable experience to join the friendly and committed Oncology team based within Derriford Hospital for 37.5hrs per week.
You will be working closely with the medical/support secretaries and your role will be to provide high quality clerical support in the form of audio typing and basic office functions as directed to ensure the smooth running of the service for both patients and colleagues alike. This post will also be required to provide additional support to the support secretaries when required.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be using a system called Big Hand and will be typing audio dictations from clinical staff.
The successful candidate will on occasion support Medical Secretaries with administration duties.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description attached
The post is part of team working within the Oncology Service Lines at Derriford Hospital. The key responsibilities of this role are the typing of out-patient clinics, discharge summaries, GP advice letters, follow-up investigation letters.
This post will also be required to provide support to the Support secretaries when workload is extremely high. The post-holder will be based in Oncology.
Your skills will include proficiency in audio typing and a good working knowledge of PC packages would be an advantage as would medical terminology experience. You will have good interpersonal and organisational skills, and be able to work as part of a team. You should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and will need to use your own initiative and be able to manage and prioritise your workload.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description attached
The post is part of team working within the Oncology Service Lines at Derriford Hospital. The key responsibilities of this role are the typing of out-patient clinics, discharge summaries, GP advice letters, follow-up investigation letters.
This post will also be required to provide support to the Support secretaries when workload is extremely high. The post-holder will be based in Oncology.
Your skills will include proficiency in audio typing and a good working knowledge of PC packages would be an advantage as would medical terminology experience. You will have good interpersonal and organisational skills, and be able to work as part of a team. You should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and will need to use your own initiative and be able to manage and prioritise your workload.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE's 9-4 (A-C) in Maths & English or equivalent demonstrable experience
- OCR 2 typing standard or equivalent
Desirable
- Audio Typing Qualification
- ECDL
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Good communication skills both verbal and in writing
- Ability to accurately touch type
Desirable
- Previous demonstrable experience in Oncology
- Previous demonstrable experience in a large clinical setting
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
- Good inter-personal skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE's 9-4 (A-C) in Maths & English or equivalent demonstrable experience
- OCR 2 typing standard or equivalent
Desirable
- Audio Typing Qualification
- ECDL
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Good communication skills both verbal and in writing
- Ability to accurately touch type
Desirable
- Previous demonstrable experience in Oncology
- Previous demonstrable experience in a large clinical setting
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
- Good inter-personal 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.
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).
