Clinical Typist (NHS) - Fast, Precise Letterwork

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals; Epsom; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Clinical Typist to support Planned Care and improve letter performance. The role requires excellent typing and administration skills, with NHS experience desirable but not essential.

A flexible approach and teamwork are essential. You will work with Dictate IT to review clinical letters, file notes, and ensure timely, accurate correspondence while maintaining confidentiality and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Clerical experience including typing services.
• Customer care experience.
• Previous NHS experience.
• Experience using digital transcription equipment.

Responsibilities

• Review letter accuracy with Dictate IT and ensure clinical priority and timing.
• File case notes, correspondence and investigation results.
• Ensure correspondence is checked, signed by the consultant, and sent appropriately.
• Email clinical correspondence to GP/originating referrer and copy letters to patient.
• Maintain quality assurance, accuracy and turnaround times.
• Liaise and work with patient pathway coordinators.
• Prioritise workload and refer service concerns to the Team Leader promptly.
• Handle confidential patient data and ensure information governance.
• Upload and download voice files and maintain the voice file tracking system.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional relationships at all times.

Skills

Medical terminology

Audio typing

Touch typing

Comm Paediatrics

Education

RSA II Typewriting

RSA II typing

Medical terminology qualification

ECDL

NVQ Level 2 Admin and Clerical

Job description

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Clinical Typist to support Planned Care and improve letter performance. The role requires excellent typing and administration skills, with NHS experience desirable but not essential.

A flexible approach and teamwork are essential. You will work with Dictate IT to review clinical letters, file notes, and ensure timely, accurate correspondence while maintaining confidentiality and patient safety.