Audio Typist

Job title:

Audio Typist

Company:

NHS

Job description

We are recruiting for an Audio Typist to join the Secretarial Team for up to 37.5 hours per week within the Rheumatology department, based at York Teaching Hospital. You will provide support to the Medical Secretaries and their Consultant Teams.Excellent administration and audio-typing experience/qualifications are required, as well as a good understanding of general office duties.You will be responsible for typing clinical and administrative letters and general office duties.If you would like to be considered for part time hours (minimum 20hpw) please contact the recruiting manager prior to applyingprevious applicants need not applyMain duties of the jobYou will be required to have good organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise the demands of a busy office and manage their time and workload effectively.You will also be required to work unsupervised and communicate with the medical secretary team on a regular basis.About usOur benefitsWe 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 dependants27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leaveConfidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance ProgrammeNHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work schemeAn extensive range of learning and development opportunitiesDiscounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providersFor further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust’s dedicated Staff Benefits pages.Date posted10 April 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£24,169 a year per annum/pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Job shareReference number419-2851267-AT-CSDJob locationsYork HospitalWigginton RoadYorkYO31 8HEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesA 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 TrustAcross 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.recruitment@nhs.net.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 EmployerWe are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE – Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesA 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 TrustAcross 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.recruitment@nhs.net.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 EmployerWe are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE – Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• GCSE English Language, Grade C or above (or equivalent)
• Word processing skills – OCR II (or equivalent e.g. RSA II)
• Typing skills OCR II (or equivalent e.g. RSA II)

ExperienceEssential

• Previous clerical/administrative experience
• Experience of using a variety of IT applications, including Microsoft Office
• Experience of working in a customer focused enviroment

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical terminology

SkillsEssential

• Proficient audio typist with the ability to accurately transcribe complex audio tapes
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to be flexible and to adapt to new demands
• Ability to get on well with members of a team

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• GCSE English Language, Grade C or above (or equivalent)
• Word processing skills – OCR II (or equivalent e.g. RSA II)
• Typing skills OCR II (or equivalent e.g. RSA II)

ExperienceEssential

• Previous clerical/administrative experience
• Experience of using a variety of IT applications, including Microsoft Office
• Experience of working in a customer focused enviroment

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical terminology

SkillsEssential

• Proficient audio typist with the ability to accurately transcribe complex audio tapes
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to be flexible and to adapt to new demands
• Ability to get on well with members of a team

Expected salary

£24169 per year

Location

York

Job date

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 23:46:31 GMT

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