Sussex MSK Health: Typist Opportunity

Sussex MSK Health is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Typist to join our friendly Secretarial Team at Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital on a Maternity Cover contract for 6 months.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised
• Confident in communicating with a wide range of people
• Able to work both independently and as part of a busy admin team
• Proactive, able to follow direction when needed
• Keen to contribute to ongoing service improvements across both administrative and clinical pathways to enhance efficiency and ensure an excellent patient experience

You’ll be joining a diverse and supportive service that includes:

• Rheumatology
• Rehab
• The Pain Team
• Advanced Practitioners in Muscle, Bone and Joint care

Our administrative hub for the Arun and Chichester area is based at Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital, with MSK services operating across Sussex, including Brighton & Hove.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce clinical correspondence using audio typing, meeting agreed accuracy, speed, and deadline standards.
• Edit and format clinician-generated letters to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
• Manage SystmOne tasks promptly, prioritising urgent actions, and sending approved letters electronically to GPs or printing and posting to patients.
• Communicate effectively with clinicians, external agencies, and patients, ensuring professionalism at all times.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and ensure all patient records and information are handled securely.
• Arrange, amend, or cancel appointments via telephone or written communication, responding to patient and staff enquiries.
• Provide flexible administrative support to the admin hub as needed.
• Undertake any additional appropriate duties delegated by the Lead Administrator.
• Contribute to service development, supporting improvements to administrative processes, efficiency, and productivity.