Medical Records Clerk / Document Scanner

Southport And Ormskirk NHS Trust

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a Clerical Officer in the Medical Records Library at Southport Hospital, however you may be required to work across the trust.

The successful applicants will be responsible for dealing with telephone requests for case notes and locating and providing case-notes for all emergency admissions, clinics as well as the re-filing of all case-notes back into the department.

Main duties of the job

Other general clerical duties will also be undertaken as required. The Medical Records department is currently in the process of changing from a paper record to an electronic record.You must:o You should have excellent keyboard skills and knowledge of the Hospital Medway system.o Ideally have some experience working within a Medical records department. o Good communication and telephone skills and the ability to work independently are also essential.

About us

Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust provides healthcare in hospital and the community to 258,000 people across Southport, Formby and West Lancashire.

Acute care is provided at Southport and Formby District General Hospital and Ormskirk and District General Hospital. This includes adults' and children's accident and emergency services, intensive care and a range of medical and surgical specialities. Women's and children's services, including maternity, are provided at Ormskirk hospital.

The North West Regional Spinal Injuries Centre at Southport hospital provides specialist care for spinal patients from across the North West, North Wales and the Isle of Man.

The Trust also provides sexual health services for the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role is 35 hours per week (including Weekend & Bank Holiday cover)

Please see job description for further information

Please note this advert may close early if sufficient applications are received

The Government have announced their intention to introduce the need for mandatory COVID vaccinations for frontline patient facing roles (and those staff working in patient areas). This will come into effect from 1st April 2022. This role may be in scope and as such if you are appointed it is likely that your COVID vaccination status (or proof of any exemption) will form part of your pre-employment checks. If you would like further information on the vaccine and for ways to book this please visitwww.nhs.uk

Advert Date: 5th May 2022

Closing Date: 23rd May 2022

Shortlisting Date: 26th May 2022

Interview Date: 15th June 2022

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent experience
• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

Knowledge

Essential

• Data -entry experience and light typing skills

Key Skill

Essential

• Good Understanding of confidentiality

Employer details

Employer name

Southport And Ormskirk NHS Trust

Address

Southport

Town Lane

Southport

PR6 6PN

Employer's website

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