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Medical Typist | Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 11 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £23,615 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 May 2025 |
| Location: | Bebington, CH63 4JY |
| Company: | Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7029125/408-25-201 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Medical Typist to join our Secretarial team in Orthopaedics.
We are looking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic individual who can provide comprehensive, accurate, professional and efficient typing support to our team and division.
• To undertake audio transcription and typing of clinic and miscellaneous letters
• To maintain proficiency & accuracy in the use of medical terminology
• To undertake the filing of letters and diagnostic results into patients case notes, following Health Records Guidelines
• To undertake for each speciality, the sorting and tracking of case notes, returning back to file, putting into labelled boxes ready for collection by portering staff
• To locate and retrieve cases notes, from various areas of the Trust using the case note tracking system ensuring case notes are tracked to the correct locations on the computer system at all times
• To ensure effective and prompt communication with patients, colleagues and other health care professionals
• To undertake photocopying, scanning and faxing
• To ensure test results and referrals are available for consultants to avoid any delays in treatment
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Medical Typist position available with WUTH.
Please be aware that as one of the main duties performed by a Medical Typist is audio typing, the interview process will include an audio typing test.
This advert closes on Sunday 27 Apr 2025
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