Secretary / Typist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 01/09/2026
- Closes
- 13/09/2026
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Role summary
Sussex MSK Health is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Typist for a 6-month Maternity Cover contract at Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital. The role involves producing clinical correspondence, managing SystmOne tasks, and communicating with patients and clinicians. The ideal candidate is highly organised, communicative, and able to work independently and as part of a team. This position supports diverse services including Rheumatology, Rehab, and Pain Team.
Essential criteria
- RSA or Equivalent
- Use of Microsoft Applications
- SystmOne user
Desirable criteria
- Medical Terminology qualification
- Customer Care Experience
- Clerical experience including typing services
- Previous NHS Experience
- Experience of using digital transcription equipment
- Touch / Audio typing skills
- RSA or Equivalent
- Use of Microsoft Applications
- SystmOne user
- Medical Terminology qualification
- Customer Care Experience
- Clerical experience including typing services
- Previous NHS Experience
- Experience of using digital transcription equipment
- Touch / Audio typing skills
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 6d ago · Closes in 7d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Secretary / Typist
The closing date is 13 September 2026
Job summary
Sussex MSK Health are 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, and able to work both independently and as part of a busy admin team. You'll be proactive, able to follow direction when needed, and 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, and 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.
If you're an organised, motivated typist who enjoys working in a dynamic healthcare environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Produce clinical correspondence using audio typing, meeting agreed accuracy, speed, and deadline standards. Edit and format clinician-generated letters to ensure clarit
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