Medical Typist - Hybrid (Post-Training) Clinic Letters

NHS; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare trust in Swindon seeks a Typist to support various medical specialties, including Rheumatology and Diabetes clinics. The role offers training in medical terminology and is based at Great Western Hospital with the option for hybrid work after training. Responsibilities include typing clinic letters, maintaining patient documentation, and providing administrative support. Candidates should possess strong typing skills and some familiarity with medical terminology. Ideal applicants are organized and customer-oriented.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE Grade C in English or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrable working knowledge of Microsoft packages, especially Word and Outlook.
• Willingness to actively seek personal development and training.

Responsibilities

• Type clinic letters and patient-related documentation accurately and timely.
• Prioritize urgent patient letters and maintain quality of presentation.
• Provide administrative service in the absence of the secretary.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Typing Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Customer Care

Workload Prioritization

Education

GCSE Grade C in English

RSA II in Secretarial Skills

Certificate in Medical Terminology

Tools

Computerized Filing Systems

Job description

A prominent healthcare trust in Swindon seeks a Typist to support various medical specialties, including Rheumatology and Diabetes clinics. The role offers training in medical terminology and is based at Great Western Hospital with the option for hybrid work after training. Responsibilities include typing clinic letters, maintaining patient documentation, and providing administrative support. Candidates should possess strong typing skills and some familiarity with medical terminology. Ideal applicants are organized and customer-oriented.