Audio Typist - Oncology

Job overview

Based at Royal Blackburn Hospital: To carry out a wide range of administrative, clerical and computer centered duties and provide support for the Medical Secretaries, mainly transcription and production from an Electronic Digital Dictation system of clinic letters.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake a wide range of administrative and clerical duties with specific responsibilities, including digital transcription of clinic letters and other correspondence.

You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and be able to use your own initiative.

Experience of medical audio transcription and medical terminology is essential, as is experience of working in a busy, demanding office role. This is a demanding but rewarding role.

You will need to be calm under pressure and be able to prioritise and manage your workload, sometimes with minimal supervision.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. Registration and modifications of patient details on the Patient Administration System (Cerner), ensuring that all information input is accurate, up to date and only disclosed to authorised personnel.
2. Administrating clinic appointments using the Patient Administration System, ensuring that appointments are allocated within the Government Outpatient's Waiting List targets and in accordance with the Access, Booking and Choice Policy.
3. Transcription and production from the Electronic Digital Dictation system of clinic letters, reports, etc.
4. Input and extract data from other relevant software programmes which may be trust wide or specific (e.g. ICE, Cerner) as and when required.
5. Establish and maintain efficient office systems, including filing systems and maintain a booking out/book in system for case notes.
6. Ensure all signed investigations are filed correctly in case notes.
7. General clerical duties including filing, faxing, photocopying and answering the telephone.
8. Ensure stock and stationery are kept at acceptable levels.

Person specification

• 5 GSCE Grade A C
• Previous clerical experience
• Touch typing qualification
• Numeracy and literacy skills
• Proven ability to understand and comply with detailed procedures
• Clear and accurate written / verbal communication and effective listening skills
• Proven ability to use own initiative and work without close supervision
• Willing to adapt to the changing needs of the service

Equal opportunities

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust.

We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background.

We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if they indicate a wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.