Medical Audio Typist

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust in Chelmsford is seeking a talented Medical Typist to join their supportive team. The role involves handling high volumes of typing, transcribing clinical dictation across various medical specialties, and ensuring document accuracy. Ideal candidates have experience in audio typing and possess strong IT and communication skills. Training will be provided to enhance understanding of medical terminology. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to support patient care behind the scenes.

Qualifications

• Experience in audio typing or related area.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good IT and communication skills.
• Enthusiastic and a team player.
• Understanding of medical terminology desirable.

Responsibilities

• Handle high volumes of typing, including audio and copy typing.
• Transcribe clinical dictation across a wide range of medical specialties.
• Ensure accuracy and quality of transcribed documents.

Skills

Fast and accurate typing

Good IT skills

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Role Overview

Are you a fast and accurate typist with exceptional keyboard skills? This is your chance to turn your talent into a rewarding career! We’re looking for someone who can confidently handle high volumes of typing—whether through formal qualification in audio or copy typing, or proven experience producing detailed notes and documents.

As part of our friendly and supportive team, you’ll receive full training to transcribe clinical dictation across a wide range of medical specialties. This role offers a unique opportunity to build an in‑depth understanding of medical terminology while contributing to patient care behind the scenes.

If you thrive on precision, enjoy learning, and want a role that combines skill with purpose, we’d love to hear from you! Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle high volumes of typing, including audio and copy typing
• Transcribe clinical dictation across a wide range of medical specialties
• Ensure accuracy and quality of transcribed documents

Requirements

• Experience in audio typing or related area
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Good IT and communication skills
• Enthusiastic and a team player
• Understanding of medical terminology is desirable (training will be provided)

About the Trust

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS). The Trust works with 149 GP practices, 27 Primary Care Networks, and a community collaborative, among others, to deliver local and specialist services.

We are committed to fair recruitment practices, including monitoring the use of AI in applications. Applicants must declare any AI use before submitting.