Audio Typist - Surgical Services

NHS Scotland; Ayr; Presencial; GBP 21.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NHS Scotland is recruiting an Audio Typist based at University Hospital Ayr on a fixed-term 1-year contract. The role supports Medical Secretaries in vascular and general surgery and involves audio transcription and use of the patient management system.

You will provide a comprehensive typing and admin service, manage routine enquiries from patients and GPs, and ensure accurate documentation in clinical correspondence while maintaining confidentiality in a busy environment.

Formación

• Secretarial experience is essential and audio typing must be excellent.
• Secretarial qualification such as AMSPAR, RSA or Scotvec is preferred.
• Working knowledge of the patient management system is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Audio transcription of clinical correspondence using digital dictation.
• Use the patient management system (Trakcare) in daily work.
• Handle frequent telephone enquiries from patients, relatives and GPs.

Conocimientos

Audio transcription

Audio typing

Communication skills

Educación

AMSPAR Diploma for Medical Secretaries

RSA

Scotvec HNC in Business Admin

Herramientas

Trakcare

Descripción del empleo

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Audio Typist based at University Hospital Ayr. This post is offered on a fixed-term basis for 1 year.

Hours

36 hours per week.

What You Will Do

The postholder will provide a comprehensive support service to the Medical Secretaries within the Vascular and General Surgical Services and will provide cover during periods of absence. Primary duties will include audio transcription of clinical correspondence using digital dictation system and the use of the patient management system. Due to the nature of the Service the postholder will have frequent telephone enquiries from patients, relatives and GPs as well as other external and internal agencies.

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post

Experience within a secretarial environment is essential along with excellent audio typing skills. You should have a relevant secretarial qualification e.g. AMSPAR Diploma for Medical Secretaries, RSA, or Scotvec qualification such as HNC in Business Admin or equivalent experience. A working knowledge of the patient management system (Trakcare) and knowledge of Medical Terminology is advantageous although training will be provided. Good communication skills are essential as this is a busy and challenging post.

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

Additional Information For Candidates

• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
• Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact: Dawn Watters, Medical Secretarial Services Manager, University Hospital Ayr on 01292 614640 or email [e-mail].