Audio Typist – Acute Services

Job title:

Audio Typist – Acute Services

Company

NHS Scotland

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.This is a permanent, full time position.The shift pattern for this position is Monday to Friday.Applications are invited for the post of Audio Typist with the Trauma & Orthopaedic Department. The post will be based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.An audio typist is required to help provide a comprehensive typing service to Orthopaedic Consultants, Nurse Specialists, ESP’s and junior staff within the busy Trauma & Orthopaedic Department, as well as supporting the secretarial team. Occasional assistance in other admin roles may be required within the service. The role of the job is challenging and a high degree of accuracy is required at all times. You will be required to use your own initiative and competency whilst exercising a high degree of confidentiality, and be responsible for scheduling your own workload to ensure typing is done within turnaround targets. You should have a Secretarial Studies certificate, advanced keyboard skills and accurate transcription speeds, good communication skills and proven proficiency in English and medical terminology. You should have knowledge of PC Office software packages.The shift pattern for this post is Monday to Friday 8.00am until 4.00.Essential:1.Advanced keyboard skills and experience of audio typing systems.2 .Proven proficiency in English.3. Have the ability to work independently and use your own initiative4. Have the ability to organise and prioritise workload 5. Have the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of professionalsDesirable:1. Good knowledge of medical terminology would be advantageous2. Awareness of Trust Policies and Procedures3. Knowledge of a range of patient administration systemsInformal contact: Anne McLean, 0141 451 5973, Anne.mclean3@ggc.scot.nhs.ukDetails on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).Due to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately.NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies.Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.For application portal/log-in issues, please contact in the first instance.

Expected salary

Location

Glasgow

Job date

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 22:00:41 GMT

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