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Job summary

Main area
Surgery
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
408-24-223
Employer
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Clatterbridge Hospital
Town
Bebington
Salary
£22,383 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/05/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Medical Typist

Band 2

Apprenticeship Eligibility Criteria 

Should this vacancy be recruited as an apprenticeship, the following criteria will apply:

UK nationals or other persons with a right of abode have an eligible residency status if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK or the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least the previous 3 years on the first day of the apprenticeship.

To find out why you should apply for a role at Wirral University Teaching Hospital, please view our video and listen to what our staff say working at WUTH is really like: https://youtu.be/Z5oMaNXprn8

 

Job overview

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

The available post is 37.5 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

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
  • AMSPAR or equivalent experience
  • Audio Typing Qualification

Other Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Willingness to undergo further training or development
  • Professional appearance and manner

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft word and email
Desirable criteria
  • Experience within an medical environment
  • Previous support typist experience
  • Familiar with Medical Terminology
  • Knowledge/experience of specific patient administration systems

Other Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Willingness to undergo further training or development
  • Professional appearance and manner

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Anne Mason
Job title
Business Support Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0151 604 7333
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