Medical Records Clerk/Receptionist

Pennine Care NHS FT

The closing date is 24 December 2024

Job summary

The post holder will be required to support the CAMHS team members by providing an effective range of medical records duties

The post holder will work as part of an established administrative team and will have excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills with a flexible approach to work and enjoy working as part of a team

Main duties of the job

Collate and maintain waiting lists having special regard to degree of urgency as per consultant/Operational co-ordinator directions.

Booking of appointments and generating related correspondence

Referral Process: Monitor and record referrals daily in accordance to the Trust procedure.

Waiting list management via the timely posting of appointment opt-ins under the guidance of the Operational co-ordinator and regular monitoring and reporting of waiting times

Assist with the introduction of the PARIS electronic recording keeping system to the department and undertake duties related to this.

General telephone duties including enquiries from parents, GPs, other professionals; agencies and departments

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

  • Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
  • Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
  • Access to Continued Professional Development
  • Involvement in improvement and research activities
  • Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
  • Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Date posted

03 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year PA, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

311-HYM625-24-A

Job locations

Stopford House

Piccadilly

Stockport

SK1 3XE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Opening and closing of patient case; organisation and maintenance of electronic case files on PARIS including the uploading of correspondence sequentially

Ensure case history records are tracked to and from medical records including the office systems and management of paper case note storage and retrieval

Photocopying and faxing duties

Liaison with other hospital departments and agencies

Work electronically with email and other computer systems and databases

deal with general enquiries from families who may at times be distressed or emotional on the phone.

Liaison with and an understanding of the local community HYM teams

To attend meetings, training and briefing sessions including annual health and safety updates appropriate to the role and feedback to colleagues.

Other duties relevant to the grade that may be requested from time to time

To work flexibly including availability to work evenings and weekends

Job description

Job responsibilities

Opening and closing of patient case; organisation and maintenance of electronic case files on PARIS including the uploading of correspondence sequentially

Ensure case history records are tracked to and from medical records including the office systems and management of paper case note storage and retrieval

Photocopying and faxing duties

Liaison with other hospital departments and agencies

Work electronically with email and other computer systems and databases

deal with general enquiries from families who may at times be distressed or emotional on the phone.

Liaison with and an understanding of the local community HYM teams

To attend meetings, training and briefing sessions including annual health and safety updates appropriate to the role and feedback to colleagues.

Other duties relevant to the grade that may be requested from time to time

To work flexibly including availability to work evenings and weekends

Person Specification

Interview and certificates

Essential

  • Qualifications and experience to NVQ 2 Level
  • Clerical and administrative experience
  • Conversant with administrative and clerical practice

Desirable

  • Experience in a medical environment or a mental health setting
  • PARIS systems knowledge Knowledge of working in an NHS trust
  • Knowledge of services for children and families
Person Specification

Interview and certificates

Essential

  • Qualifications and experience to NVQ 2 Level
  • Clerical and administrative experience
  • Conversant with administrative and clerical practice

Desirable

  • Experience in a medical environment or a mental health setting
  • PARIS systems knowledge Knowledge of working in an NHS trust
  • Knowledge of services for children and families

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Stopford House

Piccadilly

Stockport

SK1 3XE


Employer's website

https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Stopford House

Piccadilly

Stockport

SK1 3XE


Employer's website

https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Admin Lead- Coordinator

Margaret Rodman

margaret.rodman@nhs.net

01617165868

Date posted

03 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year PA, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

311-HYM625-24-A

Job locations

Stopford House

Piccadilly

Stockport

SK1 3XE


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