Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 177-ELEC-6309539
- Employer
- James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- James Paget University Hospital
- Town
- Gorleston
- Salary
- £22,383 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Medical Typist/Administrator
NHS AfC: Band 2
Patent and staff experience is important to us and these are the behaviours we live by:
- Putting patients first
- Aiming to get it right
- Recognising that everybody counts
- Doing everything openly and honestly
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 2 Medical Typist/Administrator to join the Paediatric Secretarial Team in the Division of Surgery.
Main duties of the job
This role will consist of transcribing digital dictation in relation to outpatient clinic letters and other documentation as required for the patient pathway. Administrative duties will also be required to provide support to the medical secretaries and clinical teams as required.
All applicants should possess good levels of communication skills, have excellent touch typing/word processing skills with attention to detail and the ability to work as part of a team. Good basic IT skills and experience working within an admin role are also essential. Knowledge of medical terminology would also be an advantage.
Working for our organisation
The post holder will work 37.5 hours per week.
This role will consist of transcribing digital dictation in relation to outpatient clinic letters and other documentation as required for the patient pathway. Administrative duties will also be required to provide support to the medical secretaries and clinical teams as required.
All applicants should possess good levels of communication skills, have excellent touch typing/word processing skills with attention to detail and the ability to work as part of a team. Good basic IT skills and experience working within an admin role are also essential. Knowledge of medical terminology would also be an advantage.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Medical Typist/Administrator will provide secretarial support to the team through administration processes and audio typing (date order).
Person specification
Skills Abilities Competencies
Essential criteria
- Accurate touch-typing/word processing skills
- Good IT skills including working knowledge of MS applications
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Adaptable and flexible to work
- Ability to deal appropriately with sensitive/confidential information
Behavioural qualities
Essential criteria
- Courteous and Respectful
- Kind and Helpful
- Responsive Communication
- Effective and Professional
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Minimum of 6 months' typing/word processing experience (including administrative duties)
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Medical audiotyping experience
- Medical terminology
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- OCR/RSA II (or equivalent) Typing/Word processing qualification or equivalent measurable level of keyboard skills
- English GCSE grade C or above, or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- OCR/RSA II
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ellen Whaley
- Job title
- Paediatric Administrative Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01493 452104
- Additional information
Ellen Whaley
Paediatric Administrative Manager
Division of Surgery and Women's & Children’s Services
James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Telephone: 01493 452104
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