Audio Typist - Acute Services

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde seeks a dedicated Audio Typist for the Trauma & Orthopaedic Department at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. This permanent, full-time role requires delivering a precise typing service to medical professionals, emphasizing advanced keyboard skills and proficiency in English. The successful candidate will work from Monday to Friday, contributing to a supportive secretarial team while maintaining confidentiality and organizational standards.

Qualifications

• Advanced keyboard skills and audio typing experience required.
• Proven proficiency in English and medical terminology preferred.
• Ability to work independently, with excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive typing service to Orthopaedic Consultants and staff.
• Support secretarial team and assist with other administrative tasks.
• Ensure accuracy and confidentiality in all typing duties.

Skills

Advanced keyboard skills

Proven proficiency in English

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Education

Secretarial Studies certificate

Tools

PC Office software

Job description

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. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million, expanding to 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

This is a permanent, full-time position with a shift pattern from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Applications are invited for the post of Audio Typist in the Trauma & Orthopaedic Department, based at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

The role involves providing a comprehensive typing service to Orthopaedic Consultants, Nurse Specialists, ESPs, and junior staff, supporting the secretarial team, and occasionally assisting with other administrative tasks. Accuracy, confidentiality, and initiative are essential. The successful candidate will need a Secretarial Studies certificate, advanced keyboard skills, proficiency in English and medical terminology, and knowledge of PC Office software.

Essential requirements:

• Advanced keyboard skills and experience with audio typing systems
• Proven proficiency in English
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Effective communication with a wide range of professionals

Desirable skills:

• Good knowledge of medical terminology
• Awareness of Trust Policies and Procedures
• Knowledge of patient administration systems

For informal inquiries, contact Anne McLean at 0141 451 5973 or [e-mail].

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa, as NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde cannot provide Certificates of Sponsorship.

Applicants are encouraged to complete their application promptly, as the position may close early due to high response.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde promotes diversity and inclusion and supports applications from all community sections, including the Armed Forces community.

Applicants must provide authentic responses to all questions. The use of AI or third-party tools to generate or significantly modify responses is discouraged and may result in withdrawal from the process.

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