Clinical Transcriptionist - Dermatology | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Salford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS provider in Salford is seeking a transcriptionist to support clinical teams through transcriptionist and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, experience in audio-typing, and a commitment to improving patient services. This role offers a competitive benefits package, including flexible working options and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working options

Protected time for health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.
• Ability to exercise judgment and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide transcriptionist and administrative support to clinical teams.
• Support medical secretaries and consultants with workload management.
• Maintain high departmental performance in line with national standards.

Skills

Good communication skills

Proven organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Commitment to improving patient services

Experience in audio-typing

Job description

Working within Dermatology Services, you will provide comprehensive transcriptionist, secretarial, and administrative support to the clinical team. You will be an integral part of a rewarding environment.

A leading Foundation Trust, recognized as the best performing hospital in the North West and the second nationally to receive top accreditation for patient safety and quality.

This varied role requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet patient needs. Key requirements include:

1. Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.
2. Proven organizational skills and a commitment to personal and professional development.
3. The capacity to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a busy department.
4. A strong commitment to improving patient services and maintaining high departmental performance in line with national standards.
5. Experience in audio-typing and the ability to exercise judgment and initiative to resolve arising issues.

The role involves supporting medical secretaries, medical teams, and consultants administratively, with a focus on efficient workload management and adherence to strict deadlines.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people across Greater Manchester, employing 20,000 colleagues dedicated to caring for people in hospital and community settings across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford.

As a large NHS trust, we are committed to high standards of care, working closely with local authorities and partners. We value our core principles of care, appreciation, and inspiration and seek individuals who embody these values.

We offer roles with purpose and flexibility, providing opportunities for career development, a competitive benefits package including generous annual leave, flexible working options, and protected time for health and wellbeing activities.

For the latest on our values and behaviors, please visit our careers website.

For more information about this role and its responsibilities, please see the Job Description and Person Specification under the supporting documents. Additional details about working at the Northern Care Alliance can be found in the attached Candidate Information Pack or on our website.

This advert closes on Wednesday, 20 August 2025.