Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Monday - Wednesday)
- Job ref
- 419-8052706-AT-CSD
- Employer
- York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- York Hospital
- Town
- York
- Salary
- £25,272 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Audio Typist Ophthalmology
Band 2
Please note that contact with applicants will usually be by email, and so please check all of your mail folders regularly (unfortunately some providers filter our messages into junk mail folders).
Our Values
- We are KIND
- We are OPEN
- We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
People for Patients. Our People, our Patients, our Priority
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for an Audio Typist within the OphthalmologyTeam at York Hospital.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who can work effectively using their own initiative, as well as being part of a team. They must be a proficient Audio Typist with the ability to transcribe complex digital dictation.
The successful candidate will posses GCSE English Language, Grade C or above, or equivalent. They must also possess excellent typing skills or RSA II level qualification as well as previous clerical/administrative experience, preferably in a healthcare or customer based setting.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Main duties of the job
Duties will mainly include the audio typing of outpatient/admin letters and reports, and dealing with any subsequent instruction as indicated by the dictation such as making outpatient appointments.
- Audio typing of outpatient clinic, discharge and general administrative letters.
- Filing, photocopying and other administrative tasks as necessary.
- Provide typing and administrative support to the Directorate as required.
- Deal with routine internal telephone queries.
- Respond in a professional and sensitive manner when dealing with
confidential issues.
Working for our organisation
Trust Information Pack:
https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.[email protected].
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE English Language, Grade C or above (or equivalent)
- Word processing skills – RSA II (or equivalent)
- Typing skills – RSA II (or equivalent)
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Knowledge of office applications and procedures
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous clerical/administrative experience
- Experience of working in a customer focused environment
- Experience of using a variety of IT applications, including Microsoft Office
Skills
Essential criteria
- Effective communication skills, verbal and written
- Proficient audio typist with the ability to accurately transcribe complex audio tapes
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to assimilate new practices and knowledge
- Ability to be flexible and to adapt to new demands
- Ability to get on well with members of a team
- Ability to work under own initiative and stay calm under pressure
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dominique Phillips
- Job title
- Service Manager - Ophthalmology - York
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01904 724510
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