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Job summary

Main area
admin & clerical
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Secondment: 12 months (12 months fixed term)
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Job ref
166-MEC-7125235
Employer
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
CHESTERFIELD ROYAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Town
CHESTERFIELD
Salary
£24,169 PA PRO RATA
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/06/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Medical Records Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 2

Job overview

We are currently looking to appoint a Medical Records Assistant within Medicine & Emergency Care Division.  This is a secondment opportunity for a fixed term of 12 months.  The working hours are 22.5 hours per week Monday, Wednesday & Friday 0830 - 1700 with an hour for lunch break.

Please note - Due to banding this post does not support a Visa Sponsorship

Main duties of the job

File designated items of documentation accurately in patient case notes, other clinical and non-clinical files.

Transport case notes, files and other documentation appropriately.   

Problem solve effectively and efficiently, utilising own initiative when trying to locate patient notes that may have been incorrectly tracked. 

Store records appropriately in secure locations.  Keep records safe and confidential while in their care.

Maintain files and other documentation in accordance with divisional procedures.

Creating new patient folders.

Destruction of documentation in accordance with local procedures.

Operate IT and other equipment safely and in conformance with divisional procedures.  

Undertake other appropriate administrative tasks, including photocopying.  

Liaise with colleagues and peers, either face to face, email or via telephone.

Retrieve messages and deal with enquiries as appropriate. 

Maintain confidentiality at all times ensuring compliance to Information Governance policies.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all relevant filing systems.  

When necessary, provide cover within the receptionist role (further job specific training will be required in order to become competent in duties including, taking phone calls and dealing with any queries that arise from those calls, meeting and greeting at the reception desk and making or changing appointments).

Undertake any additional duties which may be determined by the Care Unit Coordinator and or Service Manager.

Working for our organisation

Supporting our vision and values.

Our vision is to be a first-class provider of sustainable healthcare, delivering the best possible care for our patients; and being a great place to work for our people.  Our proud to CARE philosophy supports this vision - and we all play a part in achieving it, by living up to the values we promise our patients and each other.  

As colleagues, we will always be guided by our Proud to Care Values:

Compassion:  Treating everyone with kindness – welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering     individual needs; and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values.

Ambition:   Aspiring to be the best – reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people’s health and wellbeing.

Respect:   Valuing and appreciating everyone – listening, learning, and acting on their     experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits.

Encouragement:  Opportunities for all – supporting education and development, helping people      to bring their improvement ideas to life and speak-up; and getting everyone involved in our future.

 

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the Medical Records Assistant Job Description and  Person Specification for further information.

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria
  • Educated to GCSE level in English (or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
  • Any office based training such as NVQ

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of clerical experience within the workplace (must be familiar with and have a working knowledge of general office equipment and filing systems)
Desirable criteria
  • Experience gained within health care environment Experience in an office environment Previous Medway/Careflow Experience

Skills & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Good verbal communication skills Use of office equipment Understanding of confidentiality Ability to problem solve and utilise own initiative
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of secretarial/office procedures

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrate a friendly, outgoing manner Professional appearance Team Worker Adaptable to meet the needs of the service Confidentiality

Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values

Essential criteria
  • Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement – Proud to CARE

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerInvesting in VolunteersArmed Forces Covenant Bronze Award

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Tracey Bowman
Job title
Care Unit Coordinator
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01246512227
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