Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Health Records team in Velindre as a transcriptionist. The post holder is one of a team providing an essential efficient and effective Health Records service. They will work within a team of and responsibilities will include audio typing, scanning and updating routine clinical information on Welsh Clinical Portal. Excellent transcription skills are essential.
The work is active and varied and requires a flexible approach.
- This post is fixed term/secondment for 6 months. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post. Main duties of the job
Liaise closely with the medical secretaries, secretarial assistants and clinic coordinators.
Ensure routine typing is completed in date order unless otherwise instructed by the Medical Secretarial Manager/Health Records Manager.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About Us
Here at
Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge
Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning
Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and
Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Date posted
01 November 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,970 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
120-AC389-1124
Job locations
Velindre Cancer Centre
Velindre Road
Whitchurch, Cardiff
CF14 2TL
Job Description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
- Good general education, GCSE passes to include English and or equivalent qualifications
Experience Essential
- Advanced keyboard skills
- Audio Typing
Desirable
- NHS Experience, working in a hospital environment
- Medical Terminology
Abilities Essential
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work to deadlines
Desirable
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
- Good general education, GCSE passes to include English and or equivalent qualifications
Experience Essential
- Advanced keyboard skills
- Audio Typing
Desirable
- NHS Experience, working in a hospital environment
- Medical Terminology
Abilities Essential
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work to deadlines
Desirable
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Velindre University NHS Trust
Address
Velindre Cancer Centre
Velindre Road
Whitchurch, Cardiff
CF14 2TL
Employer's website
https://velindre.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
