Job summary
Are you highly motivated, organised and looking for a new challenge?
If so we are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic hard working individual with excellent audio typing skills to work within our busy Ear, Nose & Throat Department at the Leicester Royal Infirmary.
You must be able to work efficiently and with accuracy, providing high quality administration and clerical support ensuring a timely service.
If you are an experienced Audio Typist and would like to work within the NHS, we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder should be able to work under pressure and have the ability to prioritize their own workload identifying and escalating any problems to the medical secretaries in a timely manner. This post could also include other admin based duties if this becomes necessary to support the demand within the service.
Applicants should be able to manage their own workloads for best effect and work without supervision in a very busy environment whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times. You will work closely with the administration team, clinicians and other departments within the UHL Trust as well as GP's.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Ensure accurate and timely typing of clinical and administrative correspondence (clinic letters, discharge summaries, operation notes, audit figures and nonclinical letters) from digital dictation or voice recognition received from the Consultants and medical staff teams.
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Respond to prioritised work in appropriate order to ensure work is completed within agreed targets times.
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Maintain a separate to do list to be sent back to Medical secretary of tasks the consultant has asked whilst dictating for the Medical secretary to carry out.
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Return completed work to the PA/Management Team for signing or further action.
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Work as a team member with the secretarial team, establish familiarity of terminology to enable provision of cover for absent colleagues.
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Maintain equipment in a satisfactory working condition reporting any faults to delegate representative within the Directorate or reporting directly to the Estates Department for repair.
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To actively participate in the sharing of skills and experience within the clerical teams, aiding the spread of good practice.
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To attend in-service training or meetings as directed by the Admin Manager to ensure that skills and knowledge are kept up to date and appropriate to the post.
(please refer to the job description/person specification for full details on the role)
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Ensure accurate and timely typing of clinical and administrative correspondence (clinic letters, discharge summaries, operation notes, audit figures and nonclinical letters) from digital dictation or voice recognition received from the Consultants and medical staff teams.
-
Respond to prioritised work in appropriate order to ensure work is completed within agreed targets times.
-
Maintain a separate to do list to be sent back to Medical secretary of tasks the consultant has asked whilst dictating for the Medical secretary to carry out.
-
Return completed work to the PA/Management Team for signing or further action.
-
Work as a team member with the secretarial team, establish familiarity of terminology to enable provision of cover for absent colleagues.
-
Maintain equipment in a satisfactory working condition reporting any faults to delegate representative within the Directorate or reporting directly to the Estates Department for repair.
-
To actively participate in the sharing of skills and experience within the clerical teams, aiding the spread of good practice.
-
To attend in-service training or meetings as directed by the Admin Manager to ensure that skills and knowledge are kept up to date and appropriate to the post.
(please refer to the job description/person specification for full details on the role)
Person Specification
Training and Qualification
Essential
- Qualification/Training on typing from RSA or equivalent course
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Understanding Medical Terminology
- Typing skills
Desirable
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills - written & verbal
Analytical, Judgement & Organisation skills
Essential
- Able to act on own initiative
- Able to prioritise schedules and workloads
Desirable
- Ability to work without close supervision
Person Specification
Training and Qualification
Essential
- Qualification/Training on typing from RSA or equivalent course
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Understanding Medical Terminology
- Typing skills
Desirable
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills - written & verbal
Analytical, Judgement & Organisation skills
Essential
- Able to act on own initiative
- Able to prioritise schedules and workloads
Desirable
- Ability to work without close supervision
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).
