Medical Typist

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We currently have a wonderful opportunity to join our Central Support Team as a part time Medical Typist .

Your new role requires very solid keyboard skills preferably with a qualification of audio typing or copy typing or demonstrable experience typing high volumes of notes or documents.

If you are enthusiastic, you have good IT and communication skills and enjoy working in a team then we would like to hear from you. In return we can offer you a supportive, fast moving and varied job, in an often-busy environment.

Working hours are offered within the core service window of 08.00 to 17.00. Exact working hours and flexibility within this window can be discussed at interview and actual working hours will be agreed prior to commencement of employment.

Main duties of the job

In your role you will transcribe digital dictation to create clinical outcome letters and other general clinical correspondence as required and need an understanding of medical terminology is desirable and advantageous although not essential as training will be provided together with training on the Digital Dictation system.

Your audio typing skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel are essential.

In our Team you will be trained to type clinical dictation in a variety of specialities, developing a wealth of knowledge including medical terminology, you may also apply to take part in a comprehensive training module that includes industry recognised training alongside an internal mentor programme.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Date posted

17 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-LCS-BR-0464-A

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you enthusiastic with great admin skills, then we want to hear from you?

See attached person specification and Job Description

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you enthusiastic with great admin skills, then we want to hear from you?

See attached person specification and Job Description

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

GCSE English and Maths
RSA or equivalent experience

Desirable

Education/Qualification in Science

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrable experience of working in a fast paced environment

Desirable

Expierience of typing medical terminology

Skills

Essential

Evidence of 2 years of high volume keyboard experience

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

GCSE English and Maths
RSA or equivalent experience

Desirable

Education/Qualification in Science

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrable experience of working in a fast paced environment

Desirable

Expierience of typing medical terminology

Skills

Essential

Evidence of 2 years of high volume keyboard experience

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