Medical Typist / Administrator

• Typing clinics, letters, reports, and other patient related documentation
• Ensure all work leaving the department is of the highest quality and dispatched within agreed timescales
• Scan documents onto patient records (Careflow)
• Learn the digital dictation system and ensure processes are followed
• Retrieve, log and return case notes / medical records
• Undertake administrative (Choose and Book), clerical duties as required
• Prepare referral letters for clinics and forward filing
• Update and maintain a working knowledge of hospital systems
• Distribute all incoming correspondence and ensure outgoing mail is ready for daily collection
• Participate in regular meetings and be actively involved in generating ideas for service improvement
• Promote a positive image of the Trust at all times

• Educated GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths
• RSA II or equivalent in secretarial skills and typing
• Demonstrable working knowledge of Microsoft packages- Word, Excel etc
• Maintenance of computerised files
• Excellent secretarial qualifications and knowledge of Microsoft Word
• Good communication skills
• Mature and professional approach
• Ability to work well as a team member
• Current right to work in the UK which enables undertaking the role without need of sponsorship

• Certificate in Medical Terminology
• European Computer Driving Licence
• Secretary qualification
• Willingness to actively seek personal development and training
• Knowledge of security and confidential issues in relation to handling personal information
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Previous experience in the NHS

Flexible working