Medical Typist

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

Job summary

A public health organization in Chelmsford is looking for a Medical Typist. The role requires solid keyboard skills, audio typing knowledge, and familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel. Training will be provided on medical terminology and clinical dictation. Applicants should possess good IT and communication skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment. If you're enthusiastic about contributing to administrative functions in healthcare, apply today.

Qualifications

• Solid keyboard skills are essential for the role.
• Experience with high volumes of typing is preferred.
• Medical typing experience is not required as training will be given.

Responsibilities

• Join the team as a Medical Typist and undertake a variety of typing tasks.
• Learn clinical dictation in various specialties.
• Ensure accurate documentation and support staff in a busy environment.

Skills

Audio typing skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word

Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Good IT and communication skills

Understanding of medical terminology

Job description

Medical Typist | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 29 December 2025
• Salary: Not specified
• Additional salary information: £24,465 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
• Hours: Part time
• Closing date: 04 February 2026
• Location: Chelmsford, CM1 7ET
• Company: Southend University Hospital NHS Trust
• Job type: Contract
• Job reference: 7673961/390-COR-BRO-0644

Summary

We are looking for a Medical Typist to join our team. You will need to have very solid keyboard skills to undertake this role, preferably with a qualification of audio typing or copy typing or demonstrable experience typing high volumes of notes or documents. You do not need to have experience in medical typing as you will be trained in clinical dictation in a variety of specialities developing a wealth of knowledge of medical terminology. So, if you are looking for a part-time administration role, please apply today.

• 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.

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.

Please be aware that we are unable to offer VISA sponsorship and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

We look forward to your application.