Medical Typist

We are looking for a medical typist to join our friendly Trauma and Orthopaedics team on a permanent full time basis.

You will provide a high quality clinical typing service to a team of Consultants supporting the Divisional Patient Pathway Coordinators.

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 typing skills and a sound knowledge of medical terminology.

The post may be filled as a Band 2 where staff are training in order to fully meet the requirements of the person specification

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, and provide a 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.