Admin Support Typist-Remote
Employer: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Position: Admin support typist
Salary: £23615.00 to £23615.00 Yearly
Job Type: Full-time (Home or Remote Working)
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Musgrove Park Hospital, Musgrove Road, Taunton Somerset TA1 5DA.
Application Deadline: 14th Jan 2025
Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an admin support typist to join the rheumatology admin team at Musgrove Park Hospital.
The successful candidate will be required to provide an efficient and effective typing service for the rheumatology specialist nurses and medical team. The admin support typist will be required to type all clinic letters and general correspondence as dictated by the clinical team in line with agreed timescales. The admin support typist will also be required to provide cross-cover of the medical secretaries as and when required and a flexible approach will be essential to provide adequate service cover during core hours, particularly in times of absence/leave
About the Role
As an organization, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market-leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone’s throw away from bustling city centers like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter, and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan – there is truly something for everyone!
Key Responsibilities on Main duties, tasks & skills required
• To type clinic letters and general correspondence as dictated by medical staff using digital dictation and word processing equipment within the business unit service level agreement timescales and standard operating procedures.
• To provide cross-cover for other admin support typists and medical secretaries as and when required. Flexibility is essential to provide adequate service coverage during core hours in times of absence.
• To answer incoming telephone calls from patients, carers, and other healthcare professionals in an efficient manner, in the absence of a medical secretary being available. Taking messages or referring to other departments and agencies as appropriate
• To acquire knowledge of necessary medical terminology.
• To strictly observe the rules of confidentiality, security, and location recording for all patient data.
• To ensure all medical record documents are scanned and uploaded to EPRO as required.
• To ensure all posts are collected, sorted, and distributed accordingly in liaison with the medical secretaries.
• Use the hospital administration systems for all patient-related data.
• Use of the hospital RTT (Referral to Treatment) to update patient pathways and Order Comms system for patient results/X-Rays (where appropriate).
• Liaise with the medical secretaries within the business unit regarding all work and undertake any other duties that may arise from time to time.
Key Requirements
Please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.
- RSA Stage 11 or equivalent qualification in typing
- Audio typing RSA stage 11 or equivalent
- Good all-round general education to GCSE standard, including English Language and Maths
- Proven competencies in current office practice
- Competent IT skills
- Us of emails and electronic diaries
- Experience working within an office environment
- Knowledge of medical terminology
For an informal conversation about the role, contact Charlotte Saunders via email at charlotte.saunders@somersetft.nhs.uk or phone 01935606281
Important Information on 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.
Application Process
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