# Medical Typist/Administrator

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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- **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/medical-typistadministrator/3eee0758-73ff-42ce-83ce-c0f48941d828
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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Great Yarmouth
- **Region:** East of England
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Administrative and IT
- **Grade:** Band 2
- **Salary:** £25,272 per annum pro rata
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Job share, 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 0900 - 1700)
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-19T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-09T14:42:23.551Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Norfolk/Gorleston/James_Paget_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Paediatrics/Paediatrics-v8129281
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8129281?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 2 Medical Typist/Administrator to join the Paediatric Secretarial Team in the Division of Surgery.

### Main duties of the job

This role will consist of transcribing digital dictation in relation to outpatient clinic letters and other documentation as required for the patient pathway. Administrative duties will also be required to provide support to the medical secretaries and clinical teams as required.    All applicants should possess good levels of communication skills, have excellent touch typing/word processing skills with attention to detail and the ability to work as part of a team. Good basic IT skills and experience working within an admin role are also essential. Knowledge of medical terminology would also be an advantage.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Medical Typist/Administrator will provide secretarial support to the team through administration processes and audio typing (date order).

## Person Specification

### Behavioural qualities

**Essential**

- Courteous and Respectful
- Kind and Helpful
- Responsive Communication
- Effective and Professional

### Experience & Knowledge

**Essential**

- Minimum of 6 months' typing/word processing experience (including administrative duties)

**Desirable**

- Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Medical audiotyping experience
- Medical terminology

### Education & Qualifications

**Essential**

- OCR/RSA II (or equivalent) Typing/Word processing qualification or equivalent measurable level of keyboard skills
- English GCSE grade C or above, or equivalent

**Desirable**

- OCR/RSA II

### Skills Abilities Competencies

**Essential**

- Accurate touch-typing/word processing skills
- Good IT skills including working knowledge of MS applications
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Adaptable and flexible to work
- Ability to deal appropriately with sensitive/confidential information

## Documents

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- [recruitment 2025 (pdf, 4.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2736)
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- [medical typist/administrator band 2 jd-ps (pdf, 696.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10426506)

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