Clinical Typist
2 weeks ago
15 hours temporary post for 12 months
Clinical Typists are responsible for all standard typing services in the directorate. Typists will work within directorate-based teams, transcribing dictation using trust-standard equipment and computer systems.
To meet Health and Safety standards, typists will be required to provide other administrative support functions at regular intervals to ensure that adequate rest time away from repetitive typing functions are adhered to.
1. To transcribe dictation using trust-standard equipment and computer systems and undertake other forms of typing as required;
2. To file completed documentation as agreed;
3. Post holders will be expected to meet locally agreed health and safety breaks in typing, performing designated tasks as agreed;
4. To operate IT and other equipment safely and in conformance with local environmental
5. To maintain confidentiality at all times relating to the patients’ staff and the trust;
6. Assistant in routine office procedures, including the transportation of documentation, photocopying, filing and general clerical work.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital is located in Calow, Chesterfield, which is situated on a green field site on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It is home to the Crooked Spire and is also close to Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham, thus offering numerous choices for recreational activities and lifestyles.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital was officially opened by the queen in 1985 and since then it has continued to expand and modernise, currently holding approximately 550 beds. We provide acute in-patient and out-patient care for Chesterfield and the surrounding rural area of North Derbyshire, serving a population of approximately 350,000 people.
We are currently rated GOOD by the CQC.
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.
