Audio Typist

NHS; York; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Audio Typist to join their Secretarial/Typist Team in the Head & Neck department. This part-time role involves typing letters primarily for Maxillofacial Surgery and supporting the wider clinical team. The position offers career progression, flexible working, and a supportive environment, with essential qualifications in audio typing and administration.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Generous relocation package

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants and shopping

Qualifications

• Previous clerical/administrative experience required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is desirable.
• Proficient audio typist with the ability to accurately transcribe complex audio tapes.

Responsibilities

• Typing letters for clinical staff and delivering patient results.
• Working unsupervised and managing time effectively.
• Assisting Junior Doctors and Medical Secretaries.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Audio typing

Flexibility

Education

GCSE English Language, Grade C or above

Word processing and Typing skills - RSA II

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job summary

We are recruiting for an Audio Typist to join the Secretarial/Typist Team for 22.5 Hours per week within the Head & Neck department, based at York Teaching Hospital.

This post holder will be an audio typist for predominantly Maxillofacial Surgery and will assist with the typing and letters for other specialties such as Plastic Surgery, Orthodontics and Restorative Dentistry. The post holder will be responsible for typing letters for our clinical staff, all medical secretary printing and delivering patient results letters to the post room. The role will include typing for primarily Junior Doctors and assisting Medical Secretaries with the wider clinical team.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Main duties of the job

You 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.

Excellent administration and audio-typing experience/qualifications are required, as well as a good understanding of general office duties. The role offers career progression and development, the opportunity for flexible working, and the support of a friendly and motivated team.

About us

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 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 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.

Details Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

419-7170136-AT-SY

Job locations

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Job description Job 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: [e-mail].

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 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 description Job 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: [e-mail].

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 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 Specification Qualifications Essential

• GCSE English Language, Grade C or above (or equivalent)
• Word processing and Typing skills - RSA II (or equivalent)

Experience Essential

• 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

Skills Essential

• 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 Specification Qualifications Essential

• GCSE English Language, Grade C or above (or equivalent)
• Word processing and Typing skills - RSA II (or equivalent)

Experience Essential

• 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

Skills Essential

• 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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)