Medical Typist

Do you have great typing skills, being fast and accurate and able to audio type then our T&O department is looking for you

Your role will be responsible for typing clinic letters, reports and other clinical correspondence in line with the Trust’s contractual key performance indicators (KPIs), provide a high-quality clinical typing service to a team of consultants supporting the Divisional Patient Pathway Coordinators.

Using your fast and accurate audio typing skills and a sound knowledge of medical terminology you will work as part of a team providing cover for colleagues during sickness and annual leave where appropriate which may include providing typing support in other departments.

You will provide an effective and efficient medical typing service to Consultant and junior medical staff. Other duties include incoming and outgoing and general office administrative duties. The post holder will be required to work as part of a team and have a flexible attitude to work and provide cover during periods of staff absence.

Assist in the provision of a comprehensive typing and secretarial service within the department including typing clinical and general correspondence, opening the mail, answering the telephone, etc to support team members.

Comprehensive use of in-house patient information systems to check information on patients, outpatient appointments and results.

Input data into a computerised patient database systems and access them to enquire of patients details.

Filing letters and reports into patient medical notes.

Electronically track patients notes in and out of the department/area.

Prioritise workload in conjunction with the team and line manager.

Provide cover for absent colleagues within the secretariat during annual leave and unplanned absences if the need arises.

Contribute to a health and safe working environment by adhering to health and safety regulations and Trust policies.

Any other duties appropriate to the grade of this post.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress

We are a friendly team that supports its staff and there is always the opportunity for advancement within the Trust.

Please refer to the JD attached for further details regarding the role.