Transcriptionist

Velindre University NHS Trust; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Velindre University NHS Trust is seeking a transcriptionist to join the Health Records team in Cardiff. The role involves audio typing, scanning and updating routine clinical information on the Welsh Clinical Portal, and liaising with medical secretaries and clinic coordinators.

Excellent audio transcription skills are essential, and the ability to work in a collaborative environment is important in this role.

Qualifications

• Excellent audio transcription skills are essential.
• Liaise with medical secretaries, secretarial assistants and clinic coordinators.
• Ability to manage routine typing and maintain date order.

Responsibilities

• Audio typing of clinical information.
• Scan and update routine clinical information on Welsh Clinical Portal.
• Liaise with secretaries and coordinators to ensure smooth workflow.
• Ensure routine typing is completed in date order as instructed.

Skills

Audio typing

Transcription

Scanning

Welsh language (desirable)

Tools

Welsh Clinical Portal

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Health Records team in Velindre as a transcriptionist. The post holder is one of a team providing an essential efficient and effective Health Records service. They will work within a team of and responsibilities will include audio typing, scanning and updating routine clinical information on Welsh Clinical Portal. Excellent audio transcription skills are essential., Liaise closely with the medical secretaries, secretarial assistants and clinic coordinators.

Ensure routine typing is completed in date order unless otherwise instructed by the Medical Secretarial Manager/Health Records Manager.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

At Velindre University NHS Trust, we are proud to deliver specialist services across Wales through the Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service, supported by our corporate teams and partnerships with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales.

As we look to the future, we are preparing for the opening of the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) in Spring 2027--an exciting milestone that will transform cancer care for our population. Located within easy reach of the vibrant city of Cardiff and the stunning Brecon Beacons, we offer a unique working environment that combines innovation, collaboration and an excellent quality of life.

Since our formation in 1994, our dedicated workforce has remained committed to delivering the principles of prudent healthcare across a wide range of roles. We continue to play a vital role in our communities and have ambitious plans to further improve the services we provide.

Everything we do is underpinned by our Trust values. We are caring, respectful, and accountable in how we work with patients, donors, partners and each other--ensuring we deliver the highest standards of care while continuously striving to improve.

If you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, embraces innovation, and offers rewarding career opportunities in an inspiring setting, Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.