Job summary
We are seeking a reliable, enthusiastic person to join the surgical department as a Medical Typist to support management of patients' journey through the Colorectal and Surgical pathway.We are a busy, friendly, and supportive team looking for excellent communicators, who are able to provide a high quality clinical typing service to a team of Consultants.
Main duties of the job
Audio typing of clinical letters, results letters as directed to meet specific KPI in relation to turnaround targets ensuring a high standard of accuracy and quality.
To ensure letters and correspondances received for typing are prioritised in an accurate and efficient manner for example in date of urgency order.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidate expectations and job responsibilities are outlined in the job description attached to the advert.
We look forward to your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidate expectations and job responsibilities are outlined in the job description attached to the advert.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education in english and maths
Desirable
- RSA/OCR typing/text transcription stage II or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Previous administrative and typing experience
- Experience of working with IT office packages
Desirable
- Previous experience using hospital administration systems
- Previous clerical and/or secretarial experience in a hospital environment
Skills
Essential
- Audio/copy typing ability to type minimum of 60 words per minute or evidence of working towards it
- Word processing - ability to produce accurate and well-presented work
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to manage own workload and priorities, completing tasks effectively
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of medical terminology
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education in english and maths
Desirable
- RSA/OCR typing/text transcription stage II or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Previous administrative and typing experience
- Experience of working with IT office packages
Desirable
- Previous experience using hospital administration systems
- Previous clerical and/or secretarial experience in a hospital environment
Skills
Essential
- Audio/copy typing ability to type minimum of 60 words per minute or evidence of working towards it
- Word processing - ability to produce accurate and well-presented work
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to manage own workload and priorities, completing tasks effectively
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of medical terminology
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).
