The main duties will include typing correspondence from service users in a timely way to ensure referral to treatment and cancer pathway targets are met, sorting the incoming and outgoing Cellular Pathology reports.
Primarily working with the team of Cellular Pathology Consultants and Cellular Pathology Laboratory Team, the successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and typist experience. A sound knowledge of medical vocabulary would be an advantage, and essentially applicants will be proficient at both copy and audio-typing and have a working experience of digital dictation. The applicant will be expected to have a flexible approach to work, be well organised with the ability to prioritise, to work well under pressure and must be able to work effectively as a team member with a willingness to learn.
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
* A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.