NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
This is a permanent, full time position.
The shift pattern for this position is Monday to Friday.
Applications are invited for the post of Audio Typist with the Trauma & Orthopaedic Department. The post will be based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
An audio typist is required to help provide a comprehensive typing service to Orthopaedic Consultants, Nurse Specialists, ESP’s and junior staff within the busy Trauma & Orthopaedic Department, as well as supporting the secretarial team. Occasional assistance in other admin roles may be required within the service. The role of the job is challenging and a high degree of accuracy is required at all times. You will be required to use your own initiative and competency whilst exercising a high degree of confidentiality, and be responsible for scheduling your own workload to ensure typing is done within turnaround targets. You should have a Secretarial Studies certificate, advanced keyboard skills and accurate transcription speeds, good communication skills and proven proficiency in English and medical terminology. You should have knowledge of PC Office software packages.
The shift pattern for this post is Monday to Friday 8.00am until 4.00.
Essential:
1.Advanced keyboard skills and experience of audio typing systems.
2 .Proven proficiency in English.
3. Have the ability to work independently and use your own initiative
4. Have the ability to organise and prioritise workload 5. Have the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals
Desirable:
1. Good knowledge of medical terminology would be advantageous
2. Awareness of Trust Policies and Procedures
3. Knowledge of a range of patient administration systems
Informal contact: Anne McLean, 0141 451 5973, [email protected]
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Due to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
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