Job summary
We are recruiting for an Audio Typist to join the Secretarial/Typist Team for 22.5 Hours per week within the Head & Neck department, based at York Teaching Hospital.
This post holder will be an audio typist for predominantly Maxillofacial Surgery and will assist with the typing and letters for other specialties such as Plastic Surgery, Orthodontics and Restorative Dentistry. The post holder will be responsible for typing letters for our clinical staff, all medical secretary printing and delivering patient results letters to the post room. The role will include typing for primarily Junior Doctors and assisting Medical Secretaries with the wider clinical team.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to have good organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise the demands of a busy office and manage their time and workload effectively.
You will also be required to work unsupervised and communicate with the medical secretary team on a regular basis.
Excellent administration and audio-typing experience/qualifications are required, as well as a good understanding of general office duties. The role offers career progression and development, the opportunity for flexible working, and the support of a friendly and motivated team.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English Language, Grade C or above (or equivalent)
- Word processing and Typing skills - RSA II (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Previous clerical/administrative experience
- Experience of using a variety of IT applications, including Microsoft Office
- Experience of working in a customer focused enviroment
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Skills
Essential
- Proficient audio typist with the ability to accurately transcribe complex audio tapes
- Effective communication skills, verbal and written
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to be flexible and to adapt to new demands
- Ability to get on well with members of a team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English Language, Grade C or above (or equivalent)
- Word processing and Typing skills - RSA II (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Previous clerical/administrative experience
- Experience of using a variety of IT applications, including Microsoft Office
- Experience of working in a customer focused enviroment
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Skills
Essential
- Proficient audio typist with the ability to accurately transcribe complex audio tapes
- Effective communication skills, verbal and written
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to be flexible and to adapt to new demands
- Ability to get on well with members of a team
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.
