Audio Typist

NHS Scotland: NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Ayrshire and Arran, one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland, is committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Audio Typist within our Pathology Department based at Crosshouse Hospital. This post is offered on a fixed-term basis for 12 months.

Hours:

37 hours 9-5 Mon Thurs, 9-4:30 Friday.

UK Driving Licence:

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What you will do:

Provision of secretarial and clerical services to seven Consultant Pathologists, including preparation of clinical and post mortem pathology reports. The post holder will also supply a secretarial service to other members of the Pathology Department such as biomedical technical staff and mortuary staff.

Knowledge, Training and/or Experience Required for this Post:

• Medical Secretarial Diploma or appropriate medical secretarial experience.
• Medical Terminology.
• Advanced keyboard skills.
• Computer literate.
• Audio transcription skills.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of the confidentiality issues regarding the nature of the work.

Skills Required:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Self motivated to ensure work is prioritised and carried out timeously.
• High degree of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Ability to use discretion.

Right to Work / Sponsorship:

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full time contract and must be pro rated for part time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case by case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre employment checks.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.