You will join the ORLAU (Orthotic Research & Locomotor Assessment Unit) Team that offersspecialised services including three dimensional gait analysis and provision of complex orthotic devices and walking systems for patients with a wide range of mobility disorders. The department also carries out research, development and educational activities.
Themultidisciplinary team of 30 comprises Orthopaedic Surgeons, Physiotherapists, Orthotists, Clinical Scientists, Engineers, Technicians and Admin staff. The department is highly regarded for the quality of its work and patient satisfaction scores are consistently high.
Main tasks for the role:-
To undertake administration and reception tasks as part of the wider admin team to support the efficient management of patient pathways and the optimum care for our patients.
To undertake transcription of clinical reports to a high standard for ORLAU clinicians - on the job training in specialised terminology will be given.
The 15 hours will be worked over a Friday (roughly 9am- 4pm) with the days for remaining hours negotiable. Occasional flexibility to help cover periods of leave would be ideal and of course this flexible approach works both ways.
There are two main aspects to the role: To support the secretaries in the transcription of clinical reports dictated by ORLAU clinical staff, and to providecover in the busy Reception office where this post is based. Youwill therefore need to be able to produce typing to a high standard and be able to concentrate and multitask in a very busy office. You will also need to demonstrate mature communication skills - the Reception team are the first staff that patients and visitors come into contact with and a warm and welcoming but professional approach is important.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a good standard of spelling and grammar, together with accurate high quality audio typing skills to a minimum RSA 2 standard or equivalent. Excellent communication and team working skills are essential because the role involves working with all members of the multidisciplinary team on a daily basis.
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It
offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.