Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a health records clerk in one of the Trust's busy Medical Records/Scanning Bureau areas. The position will be based at the Bristol Royal Infirmary. We are looking for a well organised, enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to help support the current team and move forward with digitalising our patient records. You must be reliable, flexible and have excellent communication skills.
Main duties of the job
To ensure the patient notes are available where they are needed to support patient care. The post holder will be responsible for retrieving case notes, which may be stored in the library or other locations within the hospital/trust. Collating, organising, scanning and quality checking case notes in readiness for future outpatient attendances and inpatient stays. The images will then form part of the patients Electronic Patient Record.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Minimum of 2 GCSE's which must include English and Mathematics.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or equivalent.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Basic keyboard skills.
- Understanding and maintaining of filing systems.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office i.e Outlook, Excel and Word.
- Working in a busy office environment.
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- To have the ability to meet the very demanding requirements of the role.
- Able to prioritise and manage own workload.
- Be able to work fast and efficiently and in a safe manner.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Have a pleasant manner and good communication skills.
- Accuracy & Numeracy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Minimum of 2 GCSE's which must include English and Mathematics.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or equivalent.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Basic keyboard skills.
- Understanding and maintaining of filing systems.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office i.e Outlook, Excel and Word.
- Working in a busy office environment.
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- To have the ability to meet the very demanding requirements of the role.
- Able to prioritise and manage own workload.
- Be able to work fast and efficiently and in a safe manner.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Have a pleasant manner and good communication skills.
- Accuracy & Numeracy.
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).
