Medical Typist

Accurately transcribe medical correspondence from digital dictation and other approved sources. Type outpatient clinic letters, consultation letters, operative notes, procedure reports, discharge summaries and other clinical correspondence. Ensure documentation is accurately formatted and presented in accordance with Tyneside Surgical Services standards. Check spelling, grammar, punctuation and medical terminology. Ensure patient names, dates of birth, NHS numbers and other identifying information are accurately recorded. Identify obvious discrepancies or omissions within dictated correspondence and refer these to the appropriate clinician or manager. Ensure correspondence is completed and returned within agreed departmental timescales. Amend and retype correspondence when requested by clinicians. Maintain accurate electronic and or paper records in accordance with local procedures.