Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for a Medical Typist who is highly motivated, positive, friendly and flexible. Someone who can work effectively using their own initiative, as well as being part of a team. Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to multi-task with high attention to detail in this fast paced role.
Your role is to provide a comprehensive typing service to support the Women & Children's Administrative department. We are happy to offer a full time or part time post. After an initial training period the post may have the opportunity to work from home for part of the week.
We are a friendly team looking for a reliable and enthusiastic person to join us who will be mainly typing clinical letters. Experience of Microsoft packages would be an advantage.
The post will be an integral part of the Surgery, Women & Children's Division, providing an efficient service to the Division in support of the work of Clinical Staff to maximise patient care. The successful applicant(s) will be working as a Medical Typist within the Women & Children's Administrative Team.
Main duties of the job
Your role will be to provide a comprehensive typing service which will involve typing clinic letters and other related documents with high accuracy and in line with agreed Trust targets.
The ideal candidate should have good communication skills and be able to prioritise their own workload. GCSE in English and RSA Typing or equivalent keyboards skills are essential. Previous NHS experience and a knowledge of medical terminology are desirable. Audio typing experience and use of Microsoft packages are essential.
About us
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.
Service We will put our patients firstTeamwork We will work togetherAmbition We will aspire to provide the best serviceRespect We will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Typing clinical letters, reports, and other patient related documentation from digital dictation system. Ensure that all work leaving the department is of the highest quality in terms of presentation and layout and is dispatched within agreed timescales.
- Learn the digital dictation system and ensure that processes are followed.
- Prepare referral letters for clinics and forward filing.
- Update and maintain a working knowledge of hospital systems so that enquiries can be dealt with efficiently.
- Ensure outgoing mail is ready for daily collection.
- Participate in regular meetings and will be actively involved in generating ideas for service improvement
- Promote a positive image of the Trust at all times.
- Other duties and responsibilities of the post will be flexible and will be reviewed by the Team Leader.
- Participate in regular meetings and will be actively involved in generating ideas for service improvement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Typing clinical letters, reports, and other patient related documentation from digital dictation system. Ensure that all work leaving the department is of the highest quality in terms of presentation and layout and is dispatched within agreed timescales.
- Learn the digital dictation system and ensure that processes are followed.
- Prepare referral letters for clinics and forward filing.
- Update and maintain a working knowledge of hospital systems so that enquiries can be dealt with efficiently.
- Ensure outgoing mail is ready for daily collection.
- Participate in regular meetings and will be actively involved in generating ideas for service improvement
- Promote a positive image of the Trust at all times.
- Other duties and responsibilities of the post will be flexible and will be reviewed by the Team Leader.
- Participate in regular meetings and will be actively involved in generating ideas for service improvement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE level C or above in English
- RSA II or equivalent in Typing
- Additional evidence of good basic general education to GCSE standard
- Demonstrable working knowledge of Microsoft packages (especially Word)
Desirable
- Certificate in Medical Terminology
- European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of audio typing
- Experience of managing and prioritising a varied workload
- Experience of working with computers
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Experience of working within an office environment
Skills
Essential
- Excellent typing skills with a typing speed of at least 60wpm
- Good organisational skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work effectively, independently and as part of a team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE level C or above in English
- RSA II or equivalent in Typing
- Additional evidence of good basic general education to GCSE standard
- Demonstrable working knowledge of Microsoft packages (especially Word)
Desirable
- Certificate in Medical Terminology
- European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of audio typing
- Experience of managing and prioritising a varied workload
- Experience of working with computers
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Experience of working within an office environment
Skills
Essential
- Excellent typing skills with a typing speed of at least 60wpm
- Good organisational skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work effectively, independently and as part of a team
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).
