Audio Typist / Admin Support (p / t)

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and proficient medical audio typist to support our busy and dynamic teams within the division of Surgical, Anaesthetics, Critical Care and Theatres.

You will support the Medical Secretaries to help provide a high quality service to our patients.

Please be aware that this post may close early due to popularity. There is no sponsorship for this post., Main duties may include filing results, retrieving/distributing case note files from all areas of the Trust, tracing hospital records using the hospital information system, typing correspondence using Microsoft Word in addition to providing audio typing duties to support all medical secretaries within a department who support the Consultants' workload when needed, collecting post and any other duties specified by the admin manager and team leader.

The post holder will work under the direction of senior staff to deliver administrative support within a department, ensuring key performance indicators (KPIs) are met. Working within, and adhering to, the Trust standards of practice, and Trust policies and procedures.

Communicating effectively and working collaboratively with clinical colleagues and external agencies to ensure the delivery of a professional and coordinated service.

Other duties will be incorporated and subject to the ever-changing needs of providing a specialised patient service.

You will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, medical terminology and audio typing skills. You will possess good communication skills, be able to organise and prioritise your workload and must be able to work using your own initiative.

You will have a flexible and professional approach with a commitment to personal and professional development and team working.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.