Clinical Typist Paediatrics Epsom
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Job overview
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic person to work within our Division based at Epsom General Hospital to support our performance with 10 day turnaround of patients letters. Experience within the NHS and Paediatrics are desirable but not essential. The successful applicant needs to have a flexible approach to work and have excellent typing and administration skills and to be comfortable working within a team.
Interview Date:TBC
Main duties of the job
Work with Dictate IT to review letter accuracy – add any information needed. Full typing skills and ability to work with clinical correspondence according to clinical priority in line with agreed standards and accuracy and within the locally and nationally agreed timeframes.
Promptly file case notes, correspondence and investigation results.
Ensure that all correspondence is checked and digitally signed by the appropriate consultant and sent out appropriately.
E-mail clinical correspondence to GP/originating referrer and send copy letters to patient.
Maintain quality assurance, accuracy, quality and turnaround times.
To liaise and work with patient pathway coordinators.
To prioritise own workload appropriately, referring any service concerns to the Team Leader in a timely manner.
Handle data relating to patients of a confidential nature, ensuring appropriate treatment of confidential information.
Upload and download voice files and maintain the voice file tracking system.
Maintain good relationships with patients and other members of staff, ensuring a high degree of confidentiality and integrity at all times.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit.