Medical Typist - Medical Specialities
The closing date is 18 November 2025
Job summary
We are looking for a medical typist to join our friendly Medical Specialities team on a permanent full time basis.
You will provide a high quality clinical typing service to a team of Consultants supporting the Patient Pathway Coordinators.
Main duties of the job
Ensuring that all correspondences are dispatched promptly to patients, GP's and other health care provider's as required within agreed time frames
To ensure all letters and correspondences received for typing are prioritised in an accurate and efficient manner for example in date or urgency order
To be responsible for typing clinic letters, reports and other clinical correspondence in line with the Trust's contractual key performance indicators (KPIs). To follow standard operating procedures, which describe how the functions of the role will be carried out along with giventimescales and key performance indicators that will be adhered to.
To work as part of a team providing cover for colleagues during sickness and annual leave where appropriate. This may include providing typing support in other departments.
You will need fast and accurate audio typing skills and a sound knowledge of medical terminology.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Details
Date posted
14 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-CSS-BA-9914
Job locations
Basildon
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Employer's website
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