Job Description

Proofreader - Medico-Legal Reports at Somek and Associates (Part of the Frenkel Topping Group)

The Proofreader's role is to process medico-legal reports and related documents that have been written by Expert Witnesses (practicing clinicians in their specialist medical field). The role involves in-depth proofreading, correction of grammar/spelling, checking for report consistency, formatting, and the creation of costing tables using an Excel spreadsheet.

Hours:

Full-time / Permanent (Monday toFriday) 9am to 5.30pm (including 1 hour break)

Location:

9 Chess Business Park, Moor Road, Chesham HP5 1SD

Accountable

to:

Team Leader(Reports)


The successful applicant will need to be articulate, have excellent communication skills and able to liaise with internal staff at all levels, Expert Witnesses and external clients including solicitors. You will need to be reliable, and able to use your own initiative while working as part of a team. This role will also require the ability to work under pressure as well as being able to deliver and complete tasks to strict deadlines. You will need to manage your own workload and have excellent organisational skills. Supreme proficiency in MS Word and Excel is essential.

Essential skills:

Excellent proofreading skills (fast but thorough, accurate, with good concentration) with a keen eye for detail Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent grasp of spelling, grammar, and punctuation Good level of numeracy (incl. numerical reasoning skills) Able to interpret written information and translate it into figures/costs using Excel Conscientious and well organised with good presentation skills (i.e. written) Proficient in Microsoft Office (Windows, Word, Outlook & Excel) as well as good keyboard skills Ability to use a database Good telephone manner General administrative skills Able to use own initiative and display a courteous and professional manner at all times Able to work under pressure Able to work well as part of small team

Desirable skills:

Previous experience in proofreading or within the medico-legal or healthcare professions would be advantageous Experience with data entry / using a database

Qualifications:

Applicants should be

Graduates

(English or essay based subjects preferred) or have significant relevant experience.


English and Maths must have been attained to GCSE Grade A-C, 5-9 minimum or equivalent

Please note:

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References are required and any offer of employment will be subject to a 6-month probationary period.

Confidentiality:

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The nature of the work of Somek & Associates is highly confidential and the post holder will be expected to maintain full confidence.


All staff are part of the Somek team and may be required to assist any other team members when required and agreed with team leaders or their managers.

Why work with us?

Located just outside of London in Chesham, beside the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and at the end of the Metropolitan line, were a well-established small-to-medium sized company with a family feel. If you work with us, youll be joining a warm and welcoming team,


We offer a great range of employee benefits, which includes:

Individualised training opportunities to support career development, Free and confidential Employee Assistance support including 24/7 access to a GP and counselling for you and your household Private Healthcare and increased pension contributions with increased length of service 31 days holiday a year including Bank Holidays Staff events and monthly lunch Electric charging point Free parking and refreshments Charity events and community activities.

Our Principles:

RESPECT

Creating a supportive, kind and inclusive environment.

QUALITY

Delivering consistently high standards

REPUTATION

Cultivating lasting relationships with clients and associates

TEAMWORK

and

COMMUNICATION

Recognising unique contribution and rewarding success

GROWTH

Developing the mindset to maximise the potential of our individuals and organisation

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and accredited as Disability Confident


Somek & Associates - Somek Associates Medico-Legal Consultancy