Audio Typist Urology Group 3

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Audio Typist to join the Clinical Urology service. The role will involve working within a friendly and welcoming multidisciplinary team.

We are looking for an individual who is motivated and can use their own initiative. It is however important that you are adaptable and enjoy working as part of a diverse team, as well as having the ability to work independently. It is equally important and essential to the role that courtesy, tact and diplomacy is maintained at all times, towards all staff and patients.

If you feel you possess the desired qualities then you will be a happy addition to our team.

Main duties of the job

The main tasks will be to complete Audio Typing for clinics using digital dictation. It is essential that clinical letters are completed within the appropriate time frames, with accuracy and efficiency.

To also provide audio typing and efficient administrative services to the Consultants, Specialist Nurses and other members of the Clinical Urology Team.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

Date posted

29 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year PA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

418-COR6164-SJMRRAP

Job locations

Bedford Hospital South Wing

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information on the role and main responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information on the role and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience with IPMs or similar
  • Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing routine information

Desirable

  • Experience in a clerical role
  • General administration
  • Previous experience as and Audio typist or hospital administrator

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good Standard of General Education
  • Minimum ECDL qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • General Administration
  • IT skills equivalent to RSA2, NVQ2 or relevant microsoft word packages
  • Medical Terminology qualification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to use microsoft word packages
  • Methodical, organised approach to work, good attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to prioritise own workload

Desirable

  • Ability to assist both patients and clinical colleagues with non-clinical information

Perssonal Skills

Essential

  • Open /reflective/warm
  • Team focused
  • Reliable, Adaptable and Dependable

Desirable

  • Enthusiastic and self-aware
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience with IPMs or similar
  • Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing routine information

Desirable

  • Experience in a clerical role
  • General administration
  • Previous experience as and Audio typist or hospital administrator

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good Standard of General Education
  • Minimum ECDL qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • General Administration
  • IT skills equivalent to RSA2, NVQ2 or relevant microsoft word packages
  • Medical Terminology qualification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to use microsoft word packages
  • Methodical, organised approach to work, good attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to prioritise own workload

Desirable

  • Ability to assist both patients and clinical colleagues with non-clinical information

Perssonal Skills

Essential

  • Open /reflective/warm
  • Team focused
  • Reliable, Adaptable and Dependable

Desirable

  • Enthusiastic and self-aware

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital South Wing

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ


Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital South Wing

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ


Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Natasha Lynch

natasha.lynch@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk

01234355122

Date posted

29 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year PA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

418-COR6164-SJMRRAP

Job locations

Bedford Hospital South Wing

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ


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