NHS

Clinical Document Administrator


Pay24,625.00 - 25,674.00 / year
LocationMilton Keynes/England
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C9430-25-0255?language=en&page=32&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      Clinical Documentation Administrator

      Department: Patient Access

      Band 3

      Hours: 33.5 hours per week all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

      Patient Access has an exciting opportunity for 1 x 33.5 hour Clinical Documentation Administrator to join the team on a fixed term contract until 24th December 2025. The successful applicants will ideally have previously worked in a medical or healthcare setting with knowledge of medical terminology.

      Experience of using Microsoft packages is essential. Training will be given on eCare and the patient administration systems used, if needed. Typing speed must be a minimum of 60 words per minute.

      The successful applicants must be able to demonstrate exceptional organisational skills. The role requires the ability to multitask with prioritisation of tasks. The role can be very busy with varying demands depending on the needs of the service.

      The successful applicants must always therefore be able to work well under pressure remaining courteous and professional. The successful candidates must be flexible to the changing needs of the department and teams, as needed. They must enjoy working as part of a large team.

      We are looking for someone who has the ability to adapt and work across all medical specialties as needed with excellent keyboard skills. You will be working within a large team and will need to deliver on performance targets.

      Interview date: 14 May 2025

      Main duties of the job

      To build a comprehensive working knowledge of all specialties supported by the Clinical Documentation team to deliver an efficient multi-specialty clinical correspondence admin function, ensuring that the highest levels of data quality and accuracy are maintained.

      Working in collaboration with Divisional administration teams, Consultants, and Transcription services, the post holder will be key to facilitating a smooth patient communications and pathways.

      There is an opportunity to work from home and this will be discussed in more detail at interview.

      About us

      We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute

      80% of Administrative and Clerical colleagues feel that MKUH has made reasonable adjustments to enable them to do their work.(NHS Staff Survey 2023).

      Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

      Date posted

      22 April 2025

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 3

      Salary

      £24,625 to £25,674 a year Per annum pro rata

      Contract

      Fixed term

      Duration

      8 months

      Working pattern

      Part-time

      Reference number

      430-CORP4095A

      Job locations

      Central Typing Hub (Dept)

      Milton Keynes

      MK6 5LD


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      • Undertaking of administration of clinical correspondence inclusive of checking content for accuracy, applying the correct letter templates and ensuring that relevant associated information is included.
      • Provision of typing for multi-disciplinary meetings, involving preparation of clinical letter templates and completion of live typing to ensure outcomes are communicated to the patient and GP
      • Liaising with clinicians and other relevant staff to ensure relevant actions from clinical correspondence are undertaken (i.e., arrangement of diagnostic tests)
      • Supporting clinicians and other staff with complex queries and issues in relation to the transcription and dictation processes.
      • Ensuring patient letters are processed in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with locally agreed policies and standards.
      • Responding to queries from patients, GPs, Clinicians, and other stakeholders which may contain complex and sensitive issues, ensuring that general data protection rules are adhered to, and excellent customer service provided.
      • Supporting with the resolution of issues identified with transcriptions and escalating as required.

      Please refer to the job description for further details.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      • Undertaking of administration of clinical correspondence inclusive of checking content for accuracy, applying the correct letter templates and ensuring that relevant associated information is included.
      • Provision of typing for multi-disciplinary meetings, involving preparation of clinical letter templates and completion of live typing to ensure outcomes are communicated to the patient and GP
      • Liaising with clinicians and other relevant staff to ensure relevant actions from clinical correspondence are undertaken (i.e., arrangement of diagnostic tests)
      • Supporting clinicians and other staff with complex queries and issues in relation to the transcription and dictation processes.
      • Ensuring patient letters are processed in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with locally agreed policies and standards.
      • Responding to queries from patients, GPs, Clinicians, and other stakeholders which may contain complex and sensitive issues, ensuring that general data protection rules are adhered to, and excellent customer service provided.
      • Supporting with the resolution of issues identified with transcriptions and escalating as required.

      Please refer to the job description for further details.

      Person Specification

      Qualifications and knowledge

      Essential

      • Good general education including English at GCSE (Grade C (4) or above) or equivalent.
      • Good standard of spoken English.
      • Understanding of confidentiality in the workplace.
      • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent or equivalent experience.
      • Strong IT Skills in relation to Microsoft packages including Word and Microsoft Teams.

      Desirable

      • Knowledge of Waiting List procedures.
      • Knowledge of medical terminology.
      • Knowledge of NHS Administration Systems and procedures acquired through experience or training to Vocational Level 3 or equivalent.

      Experience

      Essential

      • Working in a busy environment dealing with peaks of high workload and problem solving.
      • Ability to accurately and efficiently input and retrieve information on a computerised system whilst adhering to complex local and national policies and guidelines.

      Desirable

      • Experience of transcribing dictation or copy typing.
      • Clerical experience in a healthcare environment.

      Skills

      Essential

      • Excellent word processing skills / computer skills
      • Evidence of working under pressure to tight deadlines and deal with difficult situations.
      • Good administrative skills
      • Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise and manage own workloads.
      • Good attention to detail
      • Ability to make decisions using own initiative.

      Personal and people development

      Essential

      • Willingness to attend training sessions to develop self and improve service provided to patients

      Communication

      Essential

      • Effective verbal and written communication skills
      • Good telephone manner
      • Good customer service skills

      Specific requirements

      Essential

      • Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
      Person Specification

      Qualifications and knowledge

      Essential

      • Good general education including English at GCSE (Grade C (4) or above) or equivalent.
      • Good standard of spoken English.
      • Understanding of confidentiality in the workplace.
      • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent or equivalent experience.
      • Strong IT Skills in relation to Microsoft packages including Word and Microsoft Teams.

      Desirable

      • Knowledge of Waiting List procedures.
      • Knowledge of medical terminology.
      • Knowledge of NHS Administration Systems and procedures acquired through experience or training to Vocational Level 3 or equivalent.

      Experience

      Essential

      • Working in a busy environment dealing with peaks of high workload and problem solving.
      • Ability to accurately and efficiently input and retrieve information on a computerised system whilst adhering to complex local and national policies and guidelines.

      Desirable

      • Experience of transcribing dictation or copy typing.
      • Clerical experience in a healthcare environment.

      Skills

      Essential

      • Excellent word processing skills / computer skills
      • Evidence of working under pressure to tight deadlines and deal with difficult situations.
      • Good administrative skills
      • Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise and manage own workloads.
      • Good attention to detail
      • Ability to make decisions using own initiative.

      Personal and people development

      Essential

      • Willingness to attend training sessions to develop self and improve service provided to patients

      Communication

      Essential

      • Effective verbal and written communication skills
      • Good telephone manner
      • Good customer service skills

      Specific requirements

      Essential

      • Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      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.

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Central Typing Hub (Dept)

      Milton Keynes

      MK6 5LD


      Employer's website

      https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Central Typing Hub (Dept)

      Milton Keynes

      MK6 5LD


      Employer's website

      https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.