Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Audio Typist

The closing date is 30 June 2025

Job summary

Full time 37.5 hours per week. Permanent post.

We are looking to appoint an individual to work in the Head and Neck team. The role will be to provide administrative support to the medical secretarial team and to also support with audiotyping when needed.Candidates must be highly motivated and able to multi-task in a busy administration office. Excellent communication skills are essential as you will be expected to work with a diverse range of people. Good IT skills and attention to detail are also a must; we aim to deliver a high standard of service to our patients and medical team. The department oversees a high volume workload, so you must be able to demonstrate experience of meeting deadlines. The ability to work effectively as part of a team is essential.

As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.ukwebsite Skilled Worker visa: Overview -GOV.UK(www.gov.uk)

We kindly ask that previous applicants to this opportunity do not apply.

Main duties of the job

Duties will include storage, retrieval and archiving of case notes to support outpatient episodes, customer service, patient registration and data input.
Maintain knowledge of filing systems and ability to file casenotes in correct location. Understand importance of accurate and timely filing.
If casenotes are not in main storage areas use tracking system to locate and request where necessary.
Update LE2.2 tracking system to show location and current status of casenotes in relation to document management.
Filing confidential information away into the casenotes.
Retrieving casenotes for consultants, secretaries or nurses.
Clinical transcription/audiotyping

About us

The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of our people and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff have joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. Staff are valued and we can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development.

Date posted

16 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

241-105AS-25-B

Job locations

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Bolton

BL4 0JR

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties will include storage, retrieval and archiving of case notes to support outpatient episodes, customer service, patient registration and data input.
Maintain knowledge of filing systems and ability to file casenotes in correct location. Understand importance of accurate and timely filing.
If casenotes are not in main storage areas use tracking system to locate and request where necessary.
Update LE2.2 tracking system to show location and current status of casenotes in relation to document management.
Filing confidential information away into the casenotes.
Retrieving casenotes for consultants, secretaries or nurses.
Transcription of clinical letters.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties will include storage, retrieval and archiving of case notes to support outpatient episodes, customer service, patient registration and data input.
Maintain knowledge of filing systems and ability to file casenotes in correct location. Understand importance of accurate and timely filing.
If casenotes are not in main storage areas use tracking system to locate and request where necessary.
Update LE2.2 tracking system to show location and current status of casenotes in relation to document management.
Filing confidential information away into the casenotes.
Retrieving casenotes for consultants, secretaries or nurses.
Transcription of clinical letters.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

English and Maths Grades C/4 and above

Desirable

Administration/Customer Service Qualification

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

Experience in an administration environment
Customer Service Skills
Knowledge of Data Protection guidelines

Desirable

Medical records experience
Previous experience in a hospital/NHS environment

Skills

Essential

Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and targets
Accurate filing skills
Willing to be flexible around tasks and working hours
Ability to prioritise workload
Ability to work to standards and with a good level of attention to detail

Desirable

Demonstrate willingness to adapt to change

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

English and Maths Grades C/4 and above

Desirable

Administration/Customer Service Qualification

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

Experience in an administration environment
Customer Service Skills
Knowledge of Data Protection guidelines

Desirable

Medical records experience
Previous experience in a hospital/NHS environment

Skills

Essential

Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and targets
Accurate filing skills
Willing to be flexible around tasks and working hours
Ability to prioritise workload
Ability to work to standards and with a good level of attention to detail

Desirable

Demonstrate willingness to adapt to change

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.