About this role
Job summary
Are you an experienced Typist?
A great opportunity has arisen for a Typist to join our dynamic and highly functioning Support Team in Cellular Pathology. The post will be based in the Pathology Department at Hull Royal Infirmary.
The applicant will be expected to have a flexible approach to work, be well organised with the ability to prioritise, to work well under pressure and must be able to work effectively as a team member with a willingness to learn.
If you wish to apply for this post as a secondment opportunity, you must have permission from your current line manager before applying.
Please note: This post may become Permanent at the end of Fixed Term/Secondment.
Main duties of the job
The main duties will include typing correspondence from service users in a timely way to ensure referral to treatment and cancer pathway targets are met, sorting the incoming and outgoing Cellular Pathology reports.
Primarily working with the team of Cellular Pathology Consultants and Cellular Pathology Laboratory Team, the successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and typist experience. A sound knowledge of medical vocabulary would be an advantage, and essentially applicants will be proficient at both copy and audio-typing and have a working experience of digital dictation.
About us To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:
https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
As a Trust, we're always on the hunt for skilled staff who want to work flexibly. Our in-house bank provides cover for fluctuating workloads, staffing shortfalls or when there is need for extra support.
Whilst regular work is not guaranteed, applicants can give as much or as little availability as they wish. Please note Bank workers are asked to work 45 hours in a rolling 6 month period to maintain an active bank post.
Benefits that the Bank offers:
o Flexible working
o Work within a variety of clinical areas
o Enhanced pay: 41% nights and Saturday 83% Sundays and Public Holidays
o 12.07% annual leave premium for each shift worked
o You can book your own Bank shifts online from the comfort of your own home
o No start up costs, the Trust will pay for DBS, uniforms and all required training
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Please note, the selection processes at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills. You will be required to acknowledge that you are aware of this before submitting your application.
Job description Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:[email protected].
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE English Language, Grade C (4) or above ( or equivalent) Word processing skills - RSA II ( or equivalent) Typing skills - RSA II ( or equivalent)
Experience Essential
Previous clerical/administrative experience Experience of working in a customer focused environment Experience of using a variety of IT applications, including Microsoft Office
Desirable
Experience typing medical reports Experience in audio typing.
skills, knowledge and ability Essential
Effective communication skills, verbal and written Proficient audio typist with the ability to accurately transcribe complex audio tapes Good organisational skills Ability to assimilate new practices and knowledge Ability to be flexible and to adapt to new demands Ability to get on well with members of a team Ability to work under own initiative and stay calm under pressure
Desirable
Knowledge of office applications and procedures Knowledge of medical terminology
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.
Employer details Employer name York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Hull Royal Infirmary
Anlaby road
Hull
HU3 2JZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)