Medical Typist

NHS; Bebington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Medical Typist to join our Secretarial team in Orthopaedics.

We are looking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic individual who can provide comprehensive, accurate, professional and efficient typing support to our team and division.

Main duties of the job

• To undertake audio transcription and typing of clinic and miscellaneous letters
• To maintain proficiency & accuracy in the use of medical terminology
• To undertake the filing of letters and diagnostic results into patients case notes, following Health Records Guidelines
• To undertake for each speciality, the sorting and tracking of case notes, returning back to file, putting into labelled boxes ready for collection by portering staff
• To locate and retrieve cases notes, from various areas of the Trust using the case note tracking system ensuring case notes are tracked to the correct locations on the computer system at all times
• To ensure effective and prompt communication with patients, colleagues and other health care professionals
• To undertake photocopying, scanning and faxing
• To ensure test results and referrals are available for consultants to avoid any delays in treatment

About us

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

Job responsibilities

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Medical Typist position available with WUTH.

Please be aware that as one of the main duties performed by a Medical Typist is audio typing, the interview process will include an audio typing test.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

• AMSPAR or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience within a medical environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft word and email
• Familiar with Medical Terminology
• Knowledge/experience of specific patient administration systems

Personal Attributes

• Willingness and ability to learn quickly
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure within a multidisciplinary team-based working environment
• Ability to work both on own initiative and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to problem solve
• Reliability and flexibility
• Adaptable, ability to cope well with change

Other Requirements

• Willingness to undergo further training or development
• Professional appearance and manner

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.