Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join this busy and demanding department. You will be motivated, enthusiastic, have good communication skills and work well within a team. The maintenance of patient confidentiality and excellent customer care skills are essential to this post.
Main duties of the job
Initial duties include: the collection and filing of Health Record Folders into the storage areas and archiving (scanning folders) folder using the Trust archiving system. Eventually, in time leading on to further duties which include: Health Record Folder retrieval, updating patient's demographic details in their folder and on the Trust's PAS system and reception duties.
It should be noted that this post is very active and involves a substantial amount of lifting, walking, pushing trolleys and transferring of patient's folders.
Qualifications: 3 GCSE passes at level C or equivalent (to include English and Maths). ECDL qualification is desirable.
Working hours are 37.5 per week
Required hours of work:
Hours of work
Mon
09:00-17:00
Tue
09:00-17:00
Wed
09:00-17:00
Thu
09:00-17:00
Fri
09:00-17:00
Sat
Sun
About us
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resorts, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live.
In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers several scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield,
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a large, integrated provider of acute and community services to the 445,000 population of the Fylde coast health economy and the estimated 11 million visitors to the seaside town of Blackpool. With patients and families at the heart of all we do, we are committed to creating a culture that empowers our staff and inspires us all to deliver first class clinical care. We form a central part of the Healthier Fylde Coast Integrated Care Partnership and our progressive approach to partnership working in the area provides an enviable opportunity to redesign and deliver services that meet the challenges of today's health system.
We are not underestimating the challenges facing today's health system but believe there are the foundations here in Blackpool to deliver truly excellent, integrated services that can make a major impact on the lives of the thousands of people we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Initial duties include: the collection and filing of Health Record Folders into the storage areas and archiving (scanning folders) folder using the Trust archiving system. Eventually, in time leading on to further duties which include: Health Record Folder retrieval, updating patients demographic details in their folder and on the Trusts PAS system and reception duties.
It should be noted that this post is very active and involves a substantial amount of lifting, walking, pushing trolleys and transferring of patient's folders.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Initial duties include: the collection and filing of Health Record Folders into the storage areas and archiving (scanning folders) folder using the Trust archiving system. Eventually, in time leading on to further duties which include: Health Record Folder retrieval, updating patients demographic details in their folder and on the Trusts PAS system and reception duties.
It should be noted that this post is very active and involves a substantial amount of lifting, walking, pushing trolleys and transferring of patient's folders.
Person Specification
Qualification Requirements
Essential
- Minimum 3 GCSE's at Grade C or above. To include English and Maths
Desirable
- ECDL or similar qualification
Experience & skills
Essential
- Clerical/admin experience
- Filing Systems
Desirable
- Medical Records Department experience
- NHS or similar organisation experience
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Conscientious
- Organised.
- Must be flexible to cover absence colleagues
Desirable
- Must be physically able to handle and move patient's Health Record folders, which can be heavy and unwieldy.
- Will be expected to push trolley's full of Health Records folders on a daily basis.
- Will be required to cover considerable distances when retrieving Health Records.
Person Specification
Qualification Requirements
Essential
- Minimum 3 GCSE's at Grade C or above. To include English and Maths
Desirable
- ECDL or similar qualification
Experience & skills
Essential
- Clerical/admin experience
- Filing Systems
Desirable
- Medical Records Department experience
- NHS or similar organisation experience
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Conscientious
- Organised.
- Must be flexible to cover absence colleagues
Desirable
- Must be physically able to handle and move patient's Health Record folders, which can be heavy and unwieldy.
- Will be expected to push trolley's full of Health Records folders on a daily basis.
- Will be required to cover considerable distances when retrieving Health Records.
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).
