Audio typist - Oncology

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Have you got secretarial typing experience & looking for a career within the NHS, this could be the job for you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 2 Audio Typist within the Kent Oncology Unit at Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells Hospital.

A good range of secretarial skills, including knowledge of medical terminology and audio word-processing, is required. The ability to organise your day and work as part of a team are also desirable. Applicants should be confident, self-motivated, and able to demonstrate good communication and organisational skills, along with a flexible approach to duties.

Main duties of the job

You should be self-motivated with the ability to work in a busy and pressured environment. You should be able to demonstrate good communication and organisational skills, along with a flexible approach to duties.

Typing will be an essential part of the job role, so IT skills are a must. Knowledge and experience within the Health sector would be beneficial but not essential.

About us

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff, we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Looking for flexible working?

We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits.
• Blue Light card eligibility.
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below.

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education.
• Formal qualification in keyboard skills.

Desirable

• Educated to GCSE/GCE level.
• IT qualifications.
• Formal qualification relevant to role i.e. customer service.

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Some experience allied to the role e.g. typing and administrative.
• Experience of work requiring a methodical and organised approach.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a hospital/NHS/public sector setting.
• Experience of a variety of IT systems e.g. Word/Excel/hospital administration systems.

Skills

Essential

• Typing speed of 50 wpm.
• Good standard of general education.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft packages.
• Excellent time management/organisation and communication skills.
• Ability to meet required deadlines.
• Good communication skills.
• Communicate effectively with patients/carers.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Understanding of the requirements of the audio typist role.
• Knowledge of confidentiality.
• Appropriate awareness of related activities.
• Decision making - knowing when to refer.

Desirable

• Experience of a variety of word processing packages.
• Use of e-mail.
• Other office systems knowledge.
• Experience of databases.
• Time management skills.
• Able to deal with busy workload.
• Digital dictation experience.