Audio Typist - Bedford, United Kingdom - Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Bedford, United Kingdom

2 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Audio Typist within the OMFS Department to join a very dynamic team.

This role will require excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Audio typing skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel are essential.

An understanding of medical terminology is desirable and previous experience of PIMS is advantageous although not essential as training will be provided together with training on the Digital Dictation system.

Undertake clinic typing as and when instructed by the team coordinator or relevant Medical Secretary.
Ensure all typing is completed in line with benchmarks and in the interests of patient care.
Undertake other clerical duties as delegated by the team leader/Medical Secretary as and when required.
Support the Medical Secretary in handling patient, GP and other general enquiries as instructed.
Assist in meeting administrative targets for the Clinical Administrative Team and the Trust as a whole.
Ensure maximum data accuracy of patient data at all times.
Adhere to security and data protection policies of the Trust in respect of access and use of patient data, equipment security etc.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Use computer, office equipment and telephones to undertake the duties of the post, including the use of PIMS for identification of patients, inpatients, outpatients and waiting list data and tracking in and out of letters and hospital case notes.
Support patients, GPs and consultants departments etc., by handling clerical duties as allocated by the Medical Secretary/Service Manager by providing effective and efficient service in a polite, positive and courteous manner (and in the absence of the Medical Secretary).

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton.

Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff.

As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high-quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting-edge health care.

The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading.