Job summary
A highly versatile Clerical Officer is required to work at Hartlepool Hospital site for 12 months fixed term to cover maternity leave.
1 x 30 hours
The majority of the role will involve the Preparation and scanning of patient casenotes. Retrieval of health records from the Health records library and various locations across the Trust and ensuring that these are Tracked and delivered in a timely and secure manner. This post will also provide administrative support within the Health Records dept such as filing, queries desk, and data entry using computer based systems.
The required candidate must have excellent communication skills, be enthusiastic, show initiative and be able to work independently but at the same time be a good team player.
Main duties of the job
The majority of the role will involve the retrieval of health records from the Health records library and various locations across the Trust and ensuring that these are Tracked and delivered in a timely and secure manner. This post will also provide administrative support within the Health Records dept such as filing, queries desk, and data entry using computer based systems.
The required candidate must have excellent communication skills, be enthusiastic, show initiative and be able to work independently but at the same time be a good team player.
This post demands a high level of physical fitness - the successful candidate must be able to cope with the physically demanding aspects of retrieving large numbers of health records and transporting them around the Trust using trolleys.
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job description
Job responsibilities
To liaise with internal and external users for the receipt, triage andmanagement of routine and urgent casenote requests either by telephone,email, memo or other electronic meansLocate and retrieve patient casenotes from the Health Records librarys onrequest and despatch to relevant person/area within the stipulated time periodConduct a thorough search to locate any case notes not in the main library or at their tracked location to ensure availability within required time periodTo be responsible for moving heavy loads i.e. boxes of casenotes whilstworking within a restricted environment and adhearing to Health & SafetyproceduresTo be responsible for the preparation of casenotes for all out-patient clinics,internal and out-reach sessions, ensuring an accurate, timely quality service to all usersTo be responsible for the accurate and timely tracking of all casenotes intoand out of the department via the Patient Administration System (PAS)tracking systemThe registration of new patients on the PAS system as requiredThe printing of Choose and Book GP referrals as requiredEnsuring that all relevant patient information is updated and accurate on the patients registration on the PAS including patient demographic information and patient alerts
Job description
Job responsibilities
To liaise with internal and external users for the receipt, triage andmanagement of routine and urgent casenote requests either by telephone,email, memo or other electronic meansLocate and retrieve patient casenotes from the Health Records librarys onrequest and despatch to relevant person/area within the stipulated time periodConduct a thorough search to locate any case notes not in the main library or at their tracked location to ensure availability within required time periodTo be responsible for moving heavy loads i.e. boxes of casenotes whilstworking within a restricted environment and adhearing to Health & SafetyproceduresTo be responsible for the preparation of casenotes for all out-patient clinics,internal and out-reach sessions, ensuring an accurate, timely quality service to all usersTo be responsible for the accurate and timely tracking of all casenotes intoand out of the department via the Patient Administration System (PAS)tracking systemThe registration of new patients on the PAS system as requiredThe printing of Choose and Book GP referrals as requiredEnsuring that all relevant patient information is updated and accurate on the patients registration on the PAS including patient demographic information and patient alerts
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- GCSE grade c or aove in maths and english ( or equivalent qualifications)
- IT skills
Desirable
- NVQ2 level 2 Business Administration
Experience
Essential
- Proven ability in administration/clerical areas.
- Computer literate with experience of using MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Understanding of Caldicott Principles, Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent keyboard skills with experience of data input and validation.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- GCSE grade c or aove in maths and english ( or equivalent qualifications)
- IT skills
Desirable
- NVQ2 level 2 Business Administration
Experience
Essential
- Proven ability in administration/clerical areas.
- Computer literate with experience of using MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Understanding of Caldicott Principles, Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent keyboard skills with experience of data input and validation.
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.
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.
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).
