Audio Typist - Acute Services

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde seeks an Audio Typist for the Trauma & Orthopaedic Department at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. This full-time role includes typing support for a variety of medical professionals while ensuring confidentiality and high accuracy. Ideal candidates will possess advanced keyboard skills and a Secretarial Studies certificate, contributing to an essential service in a leading healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Required: Advanced keyboard skills, proficiency in English, ability to work independently.
• Desirable: Knowledge of medical terminology, familiarity with patient administration systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive typing support to Orthopaedic Consultants and other staff.
• Assist with occasional administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Advanced keyboard skills

Proficiency in English

Effective communication

Organizational skills

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 across clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, expanding to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

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 role of Audio Typist within the Trauma & Orthopaedic Department, based at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive typing support to Orthopaedic Consultants, Nurse Specialists, ESPs, and junior staff, while supporting the secretarial team. Occasional assistance with other administrative tasks may be required. The role demands high accuracy, confidentiality, initiative, and effective workload management. Candidates should possess a Secretarial Studies certificate, advanced keyboard skills, proficiency in English and medical terminology, and knowledge of PC Office software.

The essential requirements include:

• Advanced keyboard skills and experience with audio typing systems
• Proven proficiency in English
• The ability to work independently and use initiative
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Effective communication with diverse professionals

Desirable qualifications include knowledge of medical terminology, awareness of Trust policies, and familiarity with patient administration systems.

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

Note: This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship, and NHSGGC cannot provide a Certificate of Sponsorship. The closing date may be earlier than advertised due to high response; early application is encouraged.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and support applications from all community sections, including the Armed Forces Community, under the Armed Forces Covenant.

Applicants must provide genuine responses to all questions in the application, with AI or third-party assistance discouraged. Submission of AI-generated responses may lead to application withdrawal.