Audio Typist - Acute Services

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is looking for an Audio Typist for the Trauma & Orthopaedic Department at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. This permanent, full-time role requires excellent transcription skills and proficiency in medical terminology, along with strong organizational abilities. The successful candidate will support Orthopaedic Consultants and the secretarial team in a busy department, ensuring high accuracy and confidentiality in all tasks.

Qualifications

• Proven proficiency in English and medical terminology required.
• Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize workload.
• Knowledge of patient administration systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing a comprehensive typing service to medical professionals.
• Supporting the secretarial team with various administrative roles.
• Ensuring a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality in work.

Skills

Keyboard skills

Accuracy in transcription

Communication

Education

Secretarial Studies certificate

Tools

PC Office software

Job description

Applications are invited for the post of Audio Typist with the Trauma & Orthopaedic Department at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. This is a permanent, full-time position with a shift pattern from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

The role involves providing a comprehensive typing service to Orthopaedic Consultants, Nurse Specialists, ESPs, and junior staff within a busy Trauma & Orthopaedic Department, as well as supporting the secretarial team. Occasional assistance in other administrative roles may be required. The position demands a high degree of accuracy, initiative, confidentiality, and good organizational skills.

Qualifications and skills required include:

1. Secretarial Studies certificate, advanced keyboard skills, and accurate transcription speeds.
2. Proven proficiency in English and medical terminology.
3. Knowledge of PC Office software packages.
4. Ability to work independently, organise and prioritise workload, and communicate effectively with professionals.

Desirable skills include:

1. Good knowledge of medical terminology.
2. Awareness of Trust Policies and Procedures.
3. Knowledge of patient administration systems.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The application process is competitive; therefore, candidates are encouraged to complete their application promptly as the position may close early.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde promotes diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all community sections. They are committed to being a Forces Friendly Employer, supporting applications from the Armed Forces Community.

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

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