Medical Typist

NHS; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent health service organization in Chelmsford is seeking a Medical Audio Typist. This part-time role requires a detail-oriented individual who can transcribe clinical dictation effectively. You will receive training to understand medical terminology and utilize your typing skills to support patient care behind the scenes. Ideal candidates will possess strong IT and communication skills, along with a good education in English and Maths. The position offers a stable and varied work environment with opportunities for personal development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience producing detailed notes and documents.
• Administrative experience in a fast-paced environment.
• NHS experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe clinical dictation across a range of medical specialties.
• Handle high volumes of typing with precision.
• Learn and apply medical terminology.

Skills

Audio typing skills

Good IT and communication skills

Education

Good general education in English & Maths

AMSPAR level 2 (Desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job summary

Join Our Team as a Medical Audio Typist!

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 a 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!

Main duties of the job

Audio typing skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel are essential.

An understanding of medical terminology is desirable and advantageous, although not essential as training will be provided together with training on the Digital Dictation system.

If you are enthusiastic, have good IT and communication skills and enjoy working in a team then we would like to hear from you. In return we can offer you a supportive, fast moving and varied job, in an often-busy environment.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well‑being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details

Date posted: 19 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-COR-BR-0666

Job locations

Broomfield Court Road Chelmsford CM1 7ET

Job description

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Please note that we are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship for this role.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Essential: Good general education in English & Maths
• Desirable: AMSPAR level 2
• Essential: Administrative experience
• Desirable: RSA or equivalent experience
• Essential: Demonstrable experience of working in a fast‑paced environment
• Desirable: NHS experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Broomfield Court Road Chelmsford CM1 7ET

Employer's website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk