OverviewMedical Records Clerk - 20 hrs - 6 Months Fixed Term

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to join our busy administration team providing a professional and effective Medical Records Service for the Trust. Medical Records staff ensure the efficient storage, use and provision of medical records to support patient care.

Responsibilities

All Medical Records Clerks share the same job description and may be assigned to work in any of the roles outlined within that description.

This is a fixed-term 6-month contract. The 20-hour post will primarily be worked Monday to Friday; however all staff are contracted to work 5 over 7 days and you will be expected to work weekends and bank holidays where needed.

To provide an efficient Health Records service maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality at all times. Medical Record staff ensure the efficient storage, use and provision of medical records to support patient care.

Requirements / Qualifications

Computer literacy is essential as you will be required to input and extract information from a number of Trust Patient Administrative Systems. The successful candidate will also have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail and an understanding of confidentiality.

Please note that all Medical Records roles require significant physical effort whilst moving and handling medical records.

Good communication and customer service skills, be friendly and caring whilst maintaining a professional approach, and be able to evidence the ability to ensure accuracy and attention to detail at all times.

An appreciation and understanding of the confidential nature of the work. You should be able to work as part of a very busy team and on your own initiative.

OrganisationTameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside and Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.

Values

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Excellence

Equality, Diversity and InclusionWe believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ and Disabled people.

BenefitsBenefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

How to apply / Further informationFor further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sherrilee JonesJob title: Deputy Health Records ManagerEmail: sherrilee.jones@tgh.nhs.ukTelephone: 0161 922 5616

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