Job summary
- Main area
- Obs & Gynae
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- 37.5 hours per week (Full time - 37.5 hours per week)
- Job ref
- 040-AC232-0426
- Employer
- Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Nevill Hall Hospital
- Town
- Abergavenny
- Salary
- £26,300 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Audio Typist
NHS AfC: Band 2
We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.
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Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments or support needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 or email [email protected]
If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.
Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join the Gynaecology Team as an Audio Typist. The post holder will provide effective and flexible clinic typing/clerical support within the medical secretary team.
Working to the Gynaecology Directorate, you will be well supported and encouraged to develop in this role.
This post is for 37.5 hours a week.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
• To effectively and efficiently perform a full range of typing duties.
• To efficiently and accurately type letters relating to patients’ clinic appointments, test results, referrals and discharge summaries from audio dictation in compliance with Directorate policies and procedures.
• Comply with ABUHB policies.
• Liaise effectively with all levels of personnel within the Service, ABUHB and stakeholders in a professional and courteous manner in line with the ABUHB Values and Behaviours Framework.
• To ensure audio typing is undertaken within indicated timeframes and in line with service processes
• Must be flexible to the needs of the service
• Take responsibility for acting within the limits of your competence and seek guidance from your line manager if unsure.
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You 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
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Education to GCSE level (including English Language)
- Knowledge of secretarial or administrative procedures acquired through experience and training to Vocational Level 3 or equivalent demonstrable level of knowledge and experience.
- Excellent communication skills and good organisation skills
- Knowledge of IT systems
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience working on computers
- Experience of working within an office environment
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, Excel and Word
- Advanced keyboard skills or equivalent experience in typing and Audio Typing
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience within the NHS
- Relevant experience of using/typing medical terminology within a secretarial/clerical role within the NHS
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal and interpersonal skills delivered in a professional manner
- Effective organisational skills
- Remain professional at all times
- Flexible approach to work
- Ability to follow internal policies and procedures of ABUHB.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ongoing commitment to personal development
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Hannah Preece
- Job title
- Business Support Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07951841290
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