Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Medical Typist to join our Secretarial team in Orthopaedics.
The available post is 37.5 hours per week worked Monday - Friday between 09:00 - 17:00 on a 12 month fixed term basis.
We are looking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic individual who can provide comprehensive, accurate, professional and efficient typing support to our team and division.
Main duties of the job
- To undertake audio transcription and typing of clinic and miscellaneous letters
- To maintain proficiency & accuracy in the use of medical terminology
- To undertake the filing of letters and diagnostic results into patients case notes, following Health Records Guidelines
- To undertake for each speciality, the sorting and tracking of case notes, returning back to file, putting into labelled boxes ready for collection by portering staff
- To locate and retrieve cases notes, from various areas of the Trust using the case note tracking system ensuring case notes are tracked to the correct locations on the computer system at all times
- To ensure effective and prompt communication with patients, colleagues and other health care professionals
- To undertake photocopying, scanning and faxing
- To ensure test results and referrals are available for consultants to avoid any delays in treatment
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Medical Typist position available with WUTH.
Please be aware that as one of the main duties performed by a Medical Typist is audio typing, the interview process will include an audio typing test.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Medical Typist position available with WUTH.
Please be aware that as one of the main duties performed by a Medical Typist is audio typing, the interview process will include an audio typing test.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Desirable
- AMSPAR or equivalent experience
- Audio Typing Qualification
Other Requirements
Essential
- Willingness to undergo further training or development
- Professional appearance and manner
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure within a multi-disciplinary team-based working environment
- Ability to work both on own initiative and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to problem solve
- Can do / positive attitude
- Adaptable, ability to cope well with change
- Reliability and flexibility
- Willingness and ability to learn quickly
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge of Microsoft word and email
Desirable
- Experience within an medical environment
- Previous support typist experience
- Familiar with Medical Terminology
- Knowledge/experience of specific patient administration systems
Other Requirements
Essential
- Willingness to undergo further training or development
- Professional appearance and manner
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Desirable
- AMSPAR or equivalent experience
- Audio Typing Qualification
Other Requirements
Essential
- Willingness to undergo further training or development
- Professional appearance and manner
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure within a multi-disciplinary team-based working environment
- Ability to work both on own initiative and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to problem solve
- Can do / positive attitude
- Adaptable, ability to cope well with change
- Reliability and flexibility
- Willingness and ability to learn quickly
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge of Microsoft word and email
Desirable
- Experience within an medical environment
- Previous support typist experience
- Familiar with Medical Terminology
- Knowledge/experience of specific patient administration systems
Other Requirements
Essential
- Willingness to undergo further training or development
- Professional appearance and manner
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
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).
