234573 (MG) Assistant Health Records Manager

NHS Lothian; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Scotland is seeking an Assistant Health Records Manager to oversee the Health Records Team and assist the Senior Management. The role emphasizes ensuring a high-quality service and supporting the daily operations of the department. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership abilities and be dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. Applicants must meet UK legal requirements for work permission. This role offers a permanent contract and a full-time commitment.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the Senior Health Records Management Team.
• Manage Health Records Team Leaders and Supervisors in daily operations.

Job description

Assistant Health Records Manager

37 hours - Permanent

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

To assist and support the Senior Health Records Management Team in the development and delivery of the Department’s aims and objectives.

To manage and support Health Records Team Leaders and Supervisors in the day‑to‑day running of the Department, ensuring that a high‑quality service is provided and maintained within designated timescales.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact [e-mail]

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.