Medical Typist

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Medical Typist to join our Secretarial team in Orthopaedics.

The available post is hours per week worked Monday - Friday between 09:00 - 17:00 on a 12 month fixed term basis.

We are looking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic individual who can provide comprehensive, accurate, professional and efficient typing support to our team and division.

Main duties of the job

To undertake audio transcription and typing of clinic and miscellaneous letters To maintain proficiency & accuracy in the use of medical terminology To undertake the filing of letters and diagnostic results into patients case notes, following Health Records Guidelines To undertake for each speciality, the sorting and tracking of case notes, returning back to file, putting into labelled boxes ready for collection by portering staff To locate and retrieve cases notes, from various areas of the Trust using the case note tracking system ensuring case notes are tracked to the correct locations on the computer system at all times To ensure effective and prompt communication with patients, colleagues and other health care professionals To undertake photocopying, scanning and faxing To ensure test results and referrals are available for consultants to avoid any delays in treatment

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Medical Typist position available with WUTH.

Please be aware that as one of the main duties performed by a Medical Typist is audio typing, the interview process will include an audio typing test.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Desirable

AMSPAR or equivalent experience Audio Typing Qualification

Other Requirements

Essential

Willingness to undergo further training or development Professional appearance and manner

Personal Attributes

Essential

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work under pressure within a multi-disciplinary team-based working environment Ability to work both on own initiative and as part of a multi-disciplinary team Ability to problem solve Can do / positive attitude Adaptable, ability to cope well with change Reliability and flexibility Willingness and ability to learn quickly

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Working knowledge of Microsoft word and email

Desirable

Experience within an medical environment Previous support typist experience Familiar with Medical Terminology Knowledge/experience of specific patient administration systems

Other Requirements

Essential

Willingness to undergo further training or development Professional appearance and manner

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