Senior Medical Records Clerk - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated member of staff to join the Health Records team at the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The Health Records department is responsible for running of the central Scanning Bureaus for the Trust.

The department is looking for reliable and highly organised individuals who are well-motivated to take on these roles in our Health Records Department.


We are currently looking to recruit into two positions:1 full time post, 37.5 hours per week.

1 part time post, 15 hours per week.

  • Interview date: 10 July 2023

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY


We are looking for individuals who are organised, flexible, enthusiastic and well-motivated to take on the role of a Senior Health Records Clerk.


You will work closely with the Office Managers and will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the Health Records Clerks, supporting the scanning bureau and the management of the digital health record.

To join our team, you must be committed to the delivery of a first-class administrative service. As well as having excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills. Previous experience working within the scanning bureaus would be advantageous along with knowledge of Trust policies and procedures. Knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to Health Record are essential requirements of the role.

You must possess good IT skills. NVQ level III or equivalent experience is also an essential requirement for this role.

Organisational and leadership skills and the ability to motivate others are also key requirements for this role to ensure that our high standards of patient care are maintained.


Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with over 18,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.


Rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC for the second consecutive time in 2019, we have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.

We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country.

This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.

Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment.

We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients.


  • To organise and directly supervise the staff working within the Medical Records Library to provide an efficient and comprehensive service to all users.


As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you.

Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

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