Audio Typist - Trauma & Orthopaedics

Audio Typist - Trauma & Orthopaedics

The closing date is 16 June 2026.

An opportunity has arisen for an Audio Typist within the Trauma & Orthopaedic Team at Scarborough Hospital. This post may be based at Scarborough or Bridlington Hospital.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who can work effectively using their own initiative, as well as being part of a team. They must be a proficient Audio Typist with the ability to transcribe complex digital dictation.

The successful candidate will possess GCSE English Language, Grade C or above, or equivalent. They must also possess excellent typing skills or RSA II level qualification as well as previous clerical/administrative experience, preferably in a healthcare or customer‑based setting.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively promote diversity.

• Audio typing of outpatient clinic, discharge and general administrative letters.
• Filing, photocopying and other administrative tasks as necessary.
• Provide typing and administrative support to the medical secretariat within the Directorate as required.
• Deal with routine internal telephone queries.
• Respond in a professional and sensitive manner when dealing with confidential issues.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

• GCSE English Language, Grade C or above (or equivalent)
• Word processing skills - RSA II (or equivalent)
• Typing skills - RSA II (or equivalent)

• Previous clerical/administrative experience
• Experience of working in a customer‑focused environment
• Experience of using a variety of IT applications, including Microsoft Office

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of office applications and procedures

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.

• 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 relocation expenses for hard‑to‑fill positions where relocation would be an expectation.
• 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.

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust