James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Typist

The closing date is 18 December 2025

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a band 2 Medical Typist to join our Obstetrics and Gynaecology team, within the Division of Surgery and Women's & Children's Services.

Main duties of the job

The medical typist role is a demanding but rewarding role, working as part of a friendly and enthusiastic team.

The successful candidate will have the confidence and enthusiasm to work under their own initiative and be able to prioritise a competing workload.

This role will predominantly focus on typing, but will also include the occasional administrative responsibility.

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Date posted

05 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

177-ELEC-7598635

Job locations

James Paget University Hospital

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the team in terms of typing/ administrative tasks. Specific roles and responsibilities of the job can be found in the job description and person specification attached.

Flexible working may be required in order to meet the needs of the service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Flexible working may be required in order to meet the needs of the service.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

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

OCR/RSA III

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

A minimum of 6 month's typing/word processing experience to include administrative duties

Desirable

Medical audio typing experience

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Accurate touch typing/ word processing skills
Good IT skills including working knowledge of Microsoft applications
Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to demonstrate an interest in the role
Ability to adapt to different working practices and environments
Attention to detail and ability to produce accurate documentation
Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
Ability to deal appropriately with sensitive/ confidential information

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

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

OCR/RSA III

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

A minimum of 6 month's typing/word processing experience to include administrative duties

Desirable

Medical audio typing experience

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Accurate touch typing/ word processing skills
Good IT skills including working knowledge of Microsoft applications
Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to demonstrate an interest in the role
Ability to adapt to different working practices and environments
Attention to detail and ability to produce accurate documentation
Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
Ability to deal appropriately with sensitive/ confidential 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.

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)