Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Typist

The closing date is 08 January 2026

Job summary

We are looking for a Medical Typist to join our team.

You will need to have very solid keyboard skills to undertake this role, preferably with a qualification of audio typing or copy typing or demonstrable experience typing high volumes of notes or documents.

You do not need to have experience in medical typing as you will be trained in clinical dictation in a variety of specialities developing a wealth of knowledge of medical terminology.

So, if you are looking for a part-time administration role, please apply today.

Main duties of the job

Audio typing skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel are essential.
An understanding of medical terminology is desirable and advantageous although not essential as training will be provided together with training on the Digital Dictation system.
If you are enthusiastic, have good IT and communication skills and enjoy working in a team then we would like to hear from you. In return we can offer you a supportive, fast moving and varied job, in an often-busy environment.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Date posted

29 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-COR-BR-0644

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we are unable to offer VISA sponsorship and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we are unable to offer VISA sponsorship and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good general education i.e. GCSE level including English & Maths or equivalent

Desirable

AMSPAR level 2

Experience

Essential

Administrative & typing experience
Experience of working in a fast paced environment demonstrated through work history and supporting information

Desirable

RSE or equivalent experience
NHS experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good general education i.e. GCSE level including English & Maths or equivalent

Desirable

AMSPAR level 2

Experience

Essential

Administrative & typing experience
Experience of working in a fast paced environment demonstrated through work history and supporting information

Desirable

RSE or equivalent experience
NHS experience

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Employer's website

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