Administration Assistant/Typist

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a band 2 typist/admin assistant to provide clinical transcription and administrative support to the Head & Neck teams. Duties include typing using the G2 system, filing investigation results, and handling case notes across Trust departments.

The role requires experience in office environments, medical terminology knowledge, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining KPIs and Trust standards.

Qualifications

• GCSEs including English or equivalent.
• IT qualification such as ECDL or equivalent background in Health Service.
• Business Administration Level 2 or equivalent with advanced word processing skills/qualifications.
• Previous experience in an office environment.
• Experience working under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and good communication skills.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and be flexible.
• Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Typing/editing correspondence using the G2 clinical transcription system.
• Filing investigation results and retrieving/distributing case note files from all areas of the Trust.
• Data input and use of hospital information systems.
• Carry out other duties as specified by Directorate Management and Trust policies.

Skills

Advanced audio typing

Knowledge of medical terminology

Good communication skills

Team player

Flexibility

Own initiative

Prioritising workload

Strong work ethic

Working under pressure

Data input

Education

GCSEs including English

CDL/IT qualification or equivalent

Business Administration Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

G2 clinical transcription system

Hospital information systems

Job description

Due to a position becoming available within our Services, we are looking to recruit a band 2 typist/admin assistant. The successful candidate will provide clinical transcription and administrative support to the Head & Neck teams., Main duties will include typing/editing correspondence using the G2 clinical transcription system , filing investigation results, retrieving/distributing case note files from all areas of the Trust, data input, using the hospital information systems and any other duties specified by the Directorate Management team. The post holder will work under the direction of the Medical Secretaries to deliver administrative support within the department, ensuring key performance indicators (KPIs) are met, working within, and adhering to, the Trust standards of practice and Trust policies and procedures., Please ensure you have read and understood the Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

• 3 GCSE's including English or equivalent
• ECDL or IT qualification / equivalent experience, Health Service background
• Business Administration level 2 or equivalent, Advanced word processing skills / qualifications
• Previous experience working in an office environment
• Experience working under pressure and to tight deadlines, Advanced audio typing skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology, Good communication skills
• Willingness to work as a team member
• Willingness to be flexible in order to meet demands of the department
• Ability to work on your own initiative and to be conscientious
• Ability to prioritise your own workload
• Strong work ethic
  Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.