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Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
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Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Medical Audio Typist based at University Hospital Ayr .
What you will do:
You will provide a comprehensive support service to the Medical Secretaries within the department and will provide cover during periods of absence.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
1. Experience within a secretarial environment is essential along with excellent audio typing skills.
2. You should have a relevant secretarial qualification e.g. AMSPAR Diploma for Medical Secretaries, RSA, or Scotvec qualification such as HNC in Business Admin or equivalent experience.
3. A working knowledge of the patient management system (Trakcare) and knowledge of Medical Terminology is advantageous although training will be provided.
4. Primary duties will include audio transcription of clinical correspondence using digital dictation and the use of the patient management system. Due to the nature of the department you will have frequent telephone enquiries from patients, relatives and GPs as well as other external and internal agencies.
5. Good communication skills are essential as this is a busy and challenging post.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
18.60 hours per week.