Transcriptionist Sunderland, North East England
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Transcription team. We have home working Transcriptionist positions available across our rotas for both permanent and bank staff to join our team. We can be flexible around hours, welcoming applicants who are looking for both full and part-time positions. We would particularly like to hear from applicants who are able to commit to one or two nightshifts per week, alongside some daytime hours.
Please note to apply for this role you must have the right to work in the UK. CNTW NHS Foundation Trust will not provide sponsorship for this role.
All jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions terms and conditions (not NHS terms).
Audio typing (at least 50wpm)
Proof reading
Use of our patient information system (Rio) and other systems to save data to patient records
Shift work
Ideally, you will have experience of working in the NHS, be able to work both independently and as part of a team, with a good understanding of English grammar and a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook. Flexibility, accuracy and dedication are essential as this is a 24/7 service operating 365 days per year with set turnaround times for work and high quality standards
Although our Transcriptionists are home workers, the team leads are based at Monkwearmouth Hospital in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, so applicants must be able to travel to this site for interview, to collect and return equipment, and for meetings / other ad hoc reasons as needed. We anticipate up to 4 visits to site per year but there could be more, or less, as needed so the ability to travel here independently is essential. Applicants must have the space within their home to allow comfortable, effective and safe home working
Closing date for applications will be Monday 10thApril with interviews taking place on either 20thor 21stApril. Previously interviewed applicants need not apply.
For all enquiries please contact
Sheila Fielding or Catriona Howson, Admin Team Leads (job share) on 07970 546745 and 07467 338913 respectively, or Christine Stewart, Head of Performance and Transcription Services on 07825 792189.
NTW Solutions Limited is proud to provide services to the NHS. We keep hospitals clean and patients fed and we keep buildings running and grounds tidy. Our pharmacy team ensures patients get the medicine they need, and our workforce team recruits people onto the frontline. We transcribe thousands of important medical letters, provide a lease car service to keep people on the move, and ensure suppliers are paid on time.
We are dedicated to being a great inclusive place to work. We provide a wide range of benefits including a good rate of pay and pension and an extensive range of discounts. We care about health and wellbeing and offer a range of support for the people who work here.
We believe everyone has potential and welcome applications from ethnic minorities, those who are LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, anyone who is unemployed or has been out of work for a period of time, or those who have served in our armed forces.
We were set up by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust to provide support services. As a limited company we have built a commercial ethos onto our NHS values and now provide our services to other NHS organisations and beyond.
We make a difference to people’s lives and working here is fulfilling and rewarding. Our social purpose is also driving our plans to become net zero and to tackle discrimination and champion equality. Working here means joining a friendly bunch of people dedicated to supporting better care.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date: 22/03/2023
Closing date: 10/04/2023
We welcome your application.
Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions (not NHS/A4C terms).
