Job Description: Transcription Typist

Position: Transcription TypistLocation: Bedford Contract: 5 weeks (with possible extension)Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (9:00am - 5:00pm)On-site Requirement: 100% on-site, 5 days per weekRate: 13.24 per hour (including Holiday Pay) - PAYE  Reporting to: Admin Lead Start Date: ASAPBasic DBS Required

Role Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Transcription Typist to join our team at Bedford. This role involves administrative duties with a focus on medical transcription. The successful candidate will be responsible for listening to doctors’ dictations and transcribing them accurately into letters. This position is crucial in addressing our current backlog of typing tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Transcribe doctors’ dictations from a Dictaphone.
• Type and complete approximately 56 medium-sized letters per day (8 minutes per letter).
• Perform general administrative duties as required.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Proficiency in using Big Hand (preferred).
• Excellent communication skills and a professional phone manner.
• Strong typing skills with previous experience in transcription.
• Administrative experience, preferably within the NHS or a clinical setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, especially in cardiology, is a bonus.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the demands of the role.

Application Process:

• Initial typing test and conversation.
• Followed by a Teams interview.

Reason for the Role:

This position has been created to address a significant backlog of typing tasks that need immediate attention.

If you are a skilled typist with a background in medical transcription and are looking for a short-term contract with the possibility of extension, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity