Job summaryThis is an exciting opportunity to join the Health Records team in Velindre as a transcriptionist. The post holder is one of a team providing an essential efficient and effective Health Records service. They will work within a team of and responsibilities will include audio typing, scanning and updating routine clinical information on Welsh Clinical Portal. Excellent audio transcription skills are essential.The work is active and varied and requires a flexible approach.Main duties of the jobLiaise closely with the medical secretaries, secretarial assistants and clinic coordinators.Ensure routine typing is completed in date order unless otherwise instructed by the Medical Secretarial Manager/Health Records Manager.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.About usAt Velindre University NHS Trust, we are proud to deliver specialist services across Wales through the Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service, supported by our corporate teams and partnerships with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales.As we look to the future, we are preparing for the opening of the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) in Spring 2027--an exciting milestone that will transform cancer care for our population. Located within easy reach of the vibrant city of Cardiff and the stunning Brecon Beacons, we offer a unique working environment that combines innovation, collaboration and an excellent quality of life.Since our formation in 1994, our dedicated workforce has remained committed to delivering the principles of prudent healthcare across a wide range of roles. We continue to play a vital role in our communities and have ambitious plans to further improve the services we provide.Everything we do is underpinned by our Trust values. We are caring, respectful, and accountable in how we work with patients, donors, partners and each other--ensuring we deliver the highest standards of care while continuously striving to improve.If you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, embraces innovation, and offers rewarding career opportunities in an inspiring setting, Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.DetailsDate posted21 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary
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26,300 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number120-AC819-1026Job locationsVelindre Cancer CentreVelindre RoadWhitchurch, CardiffCF14 2TLUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.Person Specification
Education
EssentialGood general education, GCSE passes to include English and or equivalent qualifications
Experience
EssentialAdvanced keyboard skillsAudio TypingDesirableNHS Experience, working in a hospital environmentMedical Terminology
Abilities
EssentialAttention to detailAbility to work to deadlinesDesirableAbility to speak Welsh
Person Specification
Education
EssentialGood general education, GCSE passes to include English and or equivalent qualifications
Experience
EssentialAdvanced keyboard skillsAudio TypingDesirableNHS Experience, working in a hospital environmentMedical Terminology
Abilities
EssentialAttention to detailAbility to work to deadlinesDesirableAbility to speak WelshDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. xsabvtc Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameVelindre University NHS TrustAddressVelindre Cancer CentreVelindre RoadWhitchurch, CardiffCF14 2TLUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameVelindre University NHS TrustAddressVelindre Cancer CentreVelindre RoadWhitchurch, CardiffCF14 2TLUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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