Medical Typist

NHS; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A public healthcare provider located in Great Yarmouth is offering a part-time position for a Band 2 Medical Typist. The successful candidate will support the Obstetrics and Gynaecology team with typing and administrative responsibilities, requiring a typing qualification and experience. Strong organisational abilities and good IT skills are essential. This role offers a competitive salary of £24,465 per annum and a friendly working environment, emphasizing teamwork and initiative.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' typing/word processing experience with administrative duties.
• Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in typing and administrative tasks.
• Adapt to different working practices and environments.

Skills

Accurate touch typing / word processing skills

Good IT skills including working knowledge of Microsoft applications

Good organisational skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

OCR/RSA II Typing/Word Processing qualification

English GCSE Grade C or above

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a band 2 Medical Typist to join our Obstetrics and Gynaecology team, within the Division of Surgery and Women's & Children's Services.

Main duties of the job

The medical typist role is a demanding but rewarding role, working as part of a friendly and enthusiastic team.

The successful candidate will have the confidence and enthusiasm to work under their own initiative and be able to prioritise a competing workload.

This role will predominantly focus on typing, but will also include the occasional administrative responsibility.

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Details

Date posted: 05 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

177-ELEC-7598635

Job locations

James Paget University Hospital, Gorleston, NR31 6LA

Job description / responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the team in terms of typing / administrative tasks. Specific roles and responsibilities of the job can be found in the job description and person specification attached.

Flexible working may be required in order to meet the needs of the service.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications (Essential)

• OCR/RSA II (or equivalent) Typing/Word Processing qualification or equivalent measurable level of keyboard skills
• English GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent

Desirable

• OCR/RSA III

Knowledge and Experience (Essential)

• A minimum of 6 months' typing/word processing experience to include administrative duties

Desirable

• Medical audio typing experience

Skills and Knowledge (Essential)

• Accurate touch typing / word processing skills
• Good IT skills including working knowledge of Microsoft applications
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to demonstrate an interest in the role
• Ability to adapt to different working practices and environments
• Attention to detail and ability to produce accurate documentation
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Ability to deal appropriately with sensitive / confidential information

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

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

James Paget University Hospital, Gorleston, NR31 6LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/