Job summary
Would you like to join our friendly Child Health team at Scarborough Hospital?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our friendly team as an Audio Typist, working alongside the Child Health Medical Secretary team at Scarborough Hospital.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who can work effectively using their own initiative, as well as being part of a team. They must be a proficient Audio Typist with the ability to transcribe complex digital dictation.
The successful candidate will posses GCSE English Language, Grade C or above, or equivalent. They must also possess a relevant typing qualification of RSA II standard (or equivalent), as well as previous clerical/administrative experience, preferably in a healthcare or customer based setting.
In return we can offer you:
- A supportive & friendly working environment
- Active encouragement to learn and develop within your role
- Dedicated career pathways and great opportunities for continuing professional development
- Commitment to, and support for, your wellbeing
- NHS Pension Scheme
- NHS discount and salary sacrifice schemes
We are an extremely friendly and welcoming team and we look forward to receiving your application!
If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post.
Main duties of the job
- Audio typing of outpatient clinic, discharge and general administrative letters
- Dictation and booking appointments
- Filing, photocopying and other administrative tasks as necessary
- Provide typing and administrative support to the medical secretariat within the Directorate as requires
- Deal with routine internal telephone queries
- Respond in a professional and sensitive manner when dealing with confidential issues
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 you 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: [email protected].
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.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oGCSE Maths and English at grade C+ or equivalent
- oGood written and spoken English
- oExcellent keyboard skills
Desirable
- oAdministrative qualification equivalent to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
- oWord processing skills - RSA II (or equivalent)
- oTyping skills - RSA II (or equivalent)
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential
- oPrevious clerical/administrative experience
- oExperience of working in a customer focused environment
- oExperience of using a variety of IT applications, including Microsoft Office
Desirable
- oKnowledge of office applications and procedures
- oKnowledge of medical terminology
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- oEffective communication skills, verbal and written
- oProficient audio typist with the ability to accurately transcribe complex audio tapes
Aptitude and Personal Qualities
Essential
- oAble to work as part of a team
- oAble to work in a fast-paced environment and remain calm during busy periods
- oAble to show flexibility and adaptation to service requirements
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Scarborough General Hospital
Woodlands Drive
Scarborough
YO12 6QL