Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our admin team working as an admin support typist within the Neurology Department working 15 hours per week working Monday - Tuesday. The successful candidate will have proven experience of audio typing at accuracy and speed. Attention to detail is paramount in this role. You will play a key part working alongside consultants, nursing teams, other health care professionals and colleagues internally and externally. The support typist/administrator will be required to provide efficient and effective support to the medical secretaries, including cross-cover for other support typists/administrators and medical secretaries within the business unit to support clinical teams in times of absence, as requested by the Senior Operational Manager to support service requirements. The support typist/administrator will be responsible for typing clinic letters using the digital dictation system (BigHand), sorting of post, filing and other general administrative duties as directed by the Senior Operational Manager. The post requires flexibility and the ability to provide a wide range of administrative and typist duties as the services develop. Main duties of the job Deal with day-to-day correspondence, initiating appropriate responses to provide patients, staff and other parties with required information in a friendly and professional manner.Receive telephone calls, accepting messages on behalf of members of the specialty team, taking appropriate action where necessary.Liaise with appropriate personnel in the team to gather and co-ordinate patient information so this is accessible in a timely manner.Type all forms of clinical correspondence as dictated by clinical staff, by use of audio or copy typing. Produce copies, filing copies in correct sequence, ensuring follow-up arrangements are in place.Participate in team and Trust meetings as requested. About us At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer: Flexible working options to help you balance work and life NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work. We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds. Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy. Date posted 02 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 to £23,615 a year Pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 184-OL1531 Job locations Yeovil District Hospital Higher Kingston Yeovil Somerset BA21 4AT Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RSA Stage II or equivalent qualification in typing Audio typing RSA stage II or equivalent Good all-round general education to GCSE standard, including English Language and mathematics Experience Essential Proven competencies in current office practice Competent IT skills Use of emails and electronic diaries Desirable Experience of working within an office environment Previous NHS experience Knowledge of medical terminology Person Specification Qualifications Essential RSA Stage II or equivalent qualification in typing Audio typing RSA stage II or equivalent Good all-round general education to GCSE standard, including English Language and mathematics Experience Essential Proven competencies in current office practice Competent IT skills Use of emails and electronic diaries Desirable Experience of working within an office environment Previous NHS experience Knowledge of medical terminology Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address Yeovil District Hospital Higher Kingston Yeovil Somerset BA21 4AT Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)