Audio Typist

General office duties will include reception, computer input of patients' data, dealing with telephone enquiries and filing.
For further information and/or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Dawn Adkins-Smith on , The post holder will be responsible for producing accurate and timely word-processed reports on Histopathology and Non Gynae Cytology specimens, as required.
The post holder will be part of a team delivering support services to Cellular Pathology, providing input of patient records, reception, generation and distribution of reports.
The post holder will carry out the role of audio typist and communicate effectively with office, laboratory and clinical staff.
The post holder will be required to undertake their responsibilities within any of the sections of Cellular Pathology to meet all required national standards e.g., ISO15189, Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
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We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
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The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Be familiar with all methods of communication used in their area of work.
Manage barriers to effective communication.
Improve communication using communication skills.
Maintain good work relations with all members of staff, and to promote effective teamwork.
Deal politely and efficiently with enquiries from users and clients of the Pathology service this includes:
Receiving visitors into the department.
Dealing with external and internal telephone queries from the other health professionals.
Communicate in line with the legislation and policies governing the communication of information.
Promote a positive image of themselves and the service.
Assess and identify
o Feedback from others on own work.
o How he/she is applying knowledge and skills in relation to the KSF outline for the post.
o Own development needs and interests in the current post.
o What has been helpful in his/her learning and development to date?
Take an active part in the development review of own work against the KSF outline for the post with their reviewer and suggests areas for learning and development in the coming year.
Take responsibility for own personal development and takes an active part in learning opportunities.
Evaluate the effectiveness of learning opportunities and alert others to benefits and problems.
Keeps up-to-date records of own development review process.
To assist in the training of staff members in duties in which the post holder is competent.
Attend all mandatory and statutory training.
Work in accordance with local and national legislation and policies.
Be aware of their responsibilities under current legislation and policies.
Ensure compliance with all local and national standards of work practice e.g., HTA and ISO15189.
Observe and adhere to local and national risk management and health and safety policies.
Make sure that the workplace is kept clean and tidy.
Report any health and safety issues to their line manager.
Maintain a flexible approach to the post and adapt personal practice when required to rapidly assimilate changes in workload, patterns and requirements.
Comply with good work practices in accordance with the standards of ISO 15189 and HTA.
Work within the limits of own competence and level of responsibility and accountability in the work team
Participate in audit when required.
Maintain and promote the professional image of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust.
Treat everyone associated with Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
Act in accordance with legislation and policies.
Report behaviour that undermines equality and diversity.
To assist in the correct handling and dispatch of Cellular Pathology material for both internal and external distribution.
Comply with local and national policies for the safe, secure, and confidential processing, and storage of patient and other laboratory information.
Use the Laboratory and appropriate Trust Information System according to the authorised protocols.
Produce accurate Cellular Pathology reports by audio transcription using the digital dictation media and computer system.
Collate Cellular Pathology reports and specimen slides for consultant and medical staff for the weekly MDT meetings, as may be required.
Prepare reports generated by computer for any audit requirements.
Input patient data onto the laboratory information system using knowledge of data coding and procedures.
Process patient reports and distribute internally and externally.
Maintain an adequate filing system.
Carry out appropriate daily maintenance of office equipment prior to being used for report generation.

One full-time audio typist is required in our busy Cellular Pathology Office. The ideal candidate should be well organised, have a flexible approach and the ability to work as part of a team as well as on their own initiate. Applicants will be expected to have a proven audio typist and Microsoft applications experience. Knowledge of medical terminology is required as this post will involve audio typing of medical reports.

At Northampton General Hospital we provide general acute services and hyper-acute stroke, vascular and renal services to people living in Northamptonshire. As well as this we are an accredited cancer centre and provide cancer services to a wider population of Northamptonshire and parts of Buckinghamshire.
We are proud to be the first hospital in the UK to have obtained Pathway to Excellence® designated accreditation from the American nurses credentialing centre (ANCC).
We celebrate staff achievements and value the importance of working as one big team. That's why we talk about Team NGH. It's all about working together to provide the best possible care for our patients and supporting each other to grow and develop our skills. We are driven to helping you to be the best you can be.
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.