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University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Neurology Transcriber

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Job summary

The Neurology Department has 37.5 hours a week Transcriber vacancy. The post holder will be responsible for making an active contribution to the transcribing of clinics within the Neurology Department.

The Neurology department at Derriford Hospital is the largest neurology unit in the peninsula. We offer a 24-hour on call and inpatient service so we can ensure all patients admitted with a neurological condition are assessed by a consultant neurologist.

We provide the largest range of sub-speciality clinics in the peninsula and are part of a Neuroscience Centre at Derriford, offering a wide range of tertiary services to support other hospitals in the region. Clinical care is complemented by an active research programme both in laboratory-based neurosciences and in clinical trials of new treatments. The department works closely with the regional neurosurgical, neuroradiology and neuro-oncology services which are also based at Derriford. This helps us provide integrated care.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

Ensuring the delivery of a high quality service to the clinical teams

Enabling the delivery of all access standards

Compliance with administrative process, policy and guidelines.

In times of absence, provide cover to the Pathway Co-ordinators where required.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Details

Date posted

17 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year £22,816 - £24,336 Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-NJ-M5455911

Job locations

Derriford Hospital

PLYMOUTH,

PL6 8DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post is interesting and varied that requires the ability to work as a member of a team. You must demonstrate effective communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, work methodically under pressure, have the ability to work using your own initiative, plus the ability to work as a member of a team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post is interesting and varied that requires the ability to work as a member of a team. You must demonstrate effective communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, work methodically under pressure, have the ability to work using your own initiative, plus the ability to work as a member of a team.

Person Specification

Person Specification

Essential

  • Use of digital dictation and ability to provide efficient typing
  • Demonstrable experience of Medical Secretarial role
  • Good levels of computer literacy
  • Ability to use own initiative
  • NVQ 3 in Administration or equivalent demonstrable experience.

Desirable

  • AMSPAR or equivalent experience
  • Waiting list management
  • RSA III keyboard skills or equivalent
Person Specification

Person Specification

Essential

  • Use of digital dictation and ability to provide efficient typing
  • Demonstrable experience of Medical Secretarial role
  • Good levels of computer literacy
  • Ability to use own initiative
  • NVQ 3 in Administration or equivalent demonstrable experience.

Desirable

  • AMSPAR or equivalent experience
  • Waiting list management
  • RSA III keyboard skills or equivalent

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

PLYMOUTH,

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

PLYMOUTH,

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Speciality Coordinator

Shelley Reynolds

shelley.reynolds1@nhs.net

01752433440

Details

Date posted

17 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year £22,816 - £24,336 Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-NJ-M5455911

Job locations

Derriford Hospital

PLYMOUTH,

PL6 8DH


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