Typist - Outsourcing Team

Job overview

We are looking for a Medical Typist to join our friendly Outsourcing team on a 12 month fixed term  basis.

If successful, you will provide a high quality typing service to a team of clinical and management staff supporting the review and outcome of triaged patient referrals.

You will use your administrative expertise to support the smooth running of our patients' journeys and ensure that our services are able to deliver safe and effective care in compliance with access targets e.g. 18-weeks referral to treatment target.

So, if you have admin experience and you want to use it to make a difference, please apply today.

Please note that we are unable to offer VISA Sponsorship for this role and previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

Ensuring that all correspondences are dispatched promptly to patients, GP’s and other health care provider’s as required within agreed time frames

To ensure all letters and correspondences received for typing are prioritised in an accurate and efficient manner for example in date or urgency order

To be responsible for typing clinic letters, reports and other clinical correspondence in line with the Trust’s contractual key performance indicators (KPIs). To follow standard operating procedures, which describe how the functions of the role will be carried out along with given  timescales and key performance indicators that will be adhered to.

To work as part of a team providing cover for colleagues during sickness and annual leave where appropriate. This may include providing typing support in other departments.

You will need fast and accurate audio and copy typing skills and a good knowledge of medical terminology.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We look forward to your application.

Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.