Audio typist

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

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Job summary

We are looking for an experienced full-time audio typist, utilizing our digital dictation voice recognition system, working as part of our friendly and versatile secretarial teams covering primarily Digestive Diseases but also Cardiology, Infectious Diseases, Urology and Vascular specialties as required. You will be based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.

You must be able to priorities your workload, be good at time management and meet deadlines.

You must be adaptable and have the ability to embrace change.

Knowledge of working in a hospital environment or similar environment is desirable but not essential.

We are happy to consider a job share if appropriate and suitable candidates are available.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced full-time audio typist, utilizing our digital dictation voice recognition system, working as part of our friendly and versatile secretarial teams covering primarily Digestive Diseases but also Cardiology, Infectious Diseases, Urology and Vascular specialties as required. You will be based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.

You must be able to priorities your workload, be good at time management and meet deadlines.

You must be adaptable and have the ability to embrace change.

Knowledge of working in a hospital environment or similar environment is desirable but not essential.

We are happy to consider a job share if appropriate and suitable candidates are available.

About us

We are looking for an experienced full-time audio typist, utilizing our digital dictation voice recognition system, working as part of our friendly and versatile secretarial teams covering primarily Digestive Diseases but also Cardiology, Infectious Diseases, Urology and Vascular specialties as required. You will be based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.

You must be able to priorities your workload, be good at time management and meet deadlines.

You must be adaptable and have the ability to embrace change.

Knowledge of working in a hospital environment or similar environment is desirable but not essential.

We are happy to consider a job share if appropriate and suitable candidates are available.

Date posted

21 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year perannum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-6022698-MAR24

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced full-time audio typist, utilizing our digital dictation voice recognition system, working as part of our friendly and versatile secretarial teams covering primarily Digestive Diseases but also Cardiology, Infectious Diseases, Urology and Vascular specialties as required. You will be based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.

You must be able to priorities your workload, be good at time management and meet deadlines.

You must be adaptable and have the ability to embrace change.

Knowledge of working in a hospital environment or similar environment is desirable but not essential.

We are happy to consider a job share if appropriate and suitable candidates are available.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced full-time audio typist, utilizing our digital dictation voice recognition system, working as part of our friendly and versatile secretarial teams covering primarily Digestive Diseases but also Cardiology, Infectious Diseases, Urology and Vascular specialties as required. You will be based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.

You must be able to priorities your workload, be good at time management and meet deadlines.

You must be adaptable and have the ability to embrace change.

Knowledge of working in a hospital environment or similar environment is desirable but not essential.

We are happy to consider a job share if appropriate and suitable candidates are available.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • English & Maths GCSE level or equivalent
  • 2 years experience of audio typing/administrative duties
  • Good communication and problem solving skills
  • Be able to prioritise workload in order to meet deadlines
  • Work as a member of the team in order to meet the needs of the service

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a hospital environment or similar
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • English & Maths GCSE level or equivalent
  • 2 years experience of audio typing/administrative duties
  • Good communication and problem solving skills
  • Be able to prioritise workload in order to meet deadlines
  • Work as a member of the team in order to meet the needs of the service

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a hospital environment or similar

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Secretarial manager

Geraldine Jenkins

geraldine.jenkins@nhs.net

01273696955

Date posted

21 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year perannum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-6022698-MAR24

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


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