Job summary
Clinical Typists are responsible for all standard typing services in the directorate. Typists will work within directorate-based teams, transcribing dictation using trust-standard equipment and computer systems.
To meet Health and Safety standards, typists will be required to provide other administrative support functions at regular intervals to ensure that adequate rest time away from repetitive typing functions are adhered to.
Main duties of the job
- To transcribe dictation using trust-standard equipment and computer systems and undertake other forms of typing as required;
- To file completed documentation as agreed;
- Post holders will be expected to meet locally agreed health and safety breaks in typing, performing designated tasks as agreed;
- To operate IT and other equipment safely and in conformance with local environmental
- To maintain confidentiality at all times relating to the patients' staff and the trust;
- Assistant in routine office procedures, including the transportation of documentation, photocopying, filing and general clerical work.
About us
Chesterfield Royal Hospital is located in Calow, Chesterfield, which is situated on a green field site on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It is home to the Crooked Spire and is also close to Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham, thus offering numerous choices for recreational activities and lifestyles.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital was officially opened by the queen in 1985 and since then it has continued to expand and modernise, currently holding approximately 550 beds. We provide acute in-patient and out-patient care for Chesterfield and the surrounding rural area of North Derbyshire, serving a population of approximately 350,000 people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.
Follow us on Facebook and on Twitter for more: @hrcrhft @royalhospital @WellbeingCRH
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent to include English & Maths at grades A*-C (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Relevant typing qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience within an office/clerical environment
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience within the NHS or other healthcare environment
- Experience in a typing role
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills
- Computer literate with excellent keyboard skills
- Proficient in use of Microsoft office/365 programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Knowledge of office/clerical procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Audio typing
- Use of general office equipment - photocopier
- Knowledge of Hospital systems (Dragon transcription software, Medway)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent to include English & Maths at grades A*-C (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Relevant typing qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience within an office/clerical environment
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience within the NHS or other healthcare environment
- Experience in a typing role
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills
- Computer literate with excellent keyboard skills
- Proficient in use of Microsoft office/365 programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Knowledge of office/clerical procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Audio typing
- Use of general office equipment - photocopier
- Knowledge of Hospital systems (Dragon transcription software, Medway)
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
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).
