Medical Typist

Job Summary

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.

Date posted
14 April 2025

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 2

Salary
£23,615 a year per annum pro rata

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Part-time

Reference number
408-25-201

Job locations
Clatterbridge Hospital
Clatterbridge Road
Bebington
CH63 4JY

Job Description
Responsibilities
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

• Audio Typing Qualification
• AMSPAR or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and email

Desirable

• Experience within a medical environment
• Previous support typist experience
• 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
• Can do / positive attitude
• 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.

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.

Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Clatterbridge Hospital
Clatterbridge Road
Bebington
CH63 4JY
Employer's website
https://www.wuth.nhs.uk