Health Records Clerk - Aberystwyth, United Kingdom - Hywel Dda University Health Board

Description

Job summary

This is a Fixed Term / Secondment until 31/07/2025. If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.

No experience required

Applications are invited from motivated, efficient and committed individuals for the position of Health Records Clerk, based at the Health Records Department, Bronglais General Hospital, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion. The full time post is working hours per week Monday - Friday

Main duties of the job

Duties will include operation of a computerised patients administration system, including inputting and retrieval of data. Locating, extracting and tracking of patient records. Filing of records in numerical order and making records available for distribution throughout the Health Board. Arranging patients hospital appointments via the appointment centre. Retrieval and preparation of notes for outpatient clinics, outpatient reception desk and general telephone duties.

Applicants must possess excellent organisational, interpersonal and numerical skills. A flexible approach to working and working hours is required and you should be prepared to undertake additional duties as and when required. The ability to work effectively as part of a team is vital.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;

Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;

48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;

Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 8/05/2024

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

Language Skills

Desirable

Experience

Desirable