Digital Health Records Administration Assistant | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

ESHT; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Digital Health Records Clerk to manage digital patient records and support clinical processes. The ideal candidate will be methodical and digitally fluent, with strong organisational skills. Responsibilities include preparing health records and ensuring accuracy. This full-time role offers various benefits including development and psychological support access.

Benefits

Staff development

NHS pension scheme

Access to onsite nurseries

Free psychological support

Onsite parking for £50 a year

Qualifications

• Experience with electronic patient record systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection regulations.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with clinical and administrative staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage digital health records for outpatient appointments.
• Review clinic schedules and prepare day-forward packs (DFPs).
• Flag missing/incomplete information and follow up with departments.
• Support digital record audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Organisational skills

Digital fluency

Proactive attitude

Attention to detail

Job description

We are recruiting!

The role: Digital Health Records Clerk (Band 2 for up to 12 months)

The Department: Digital Health Records

We are looking for a methodical and Digitally fluent Digital Health Records Clerk to join our Digital Health Records team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and managing digital health records to ensure clinicians have accurate, up-to-date information ready for outpatient appointments. Your work will directly support the delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality care.

You will need to be a highly organised and self‑motivated individual with a proactive, can‑do attitude, committed to delivering a high‑quality digital patient record within the fast‑paced and changing environment of Digital Health Records and Clinic Preparation.

• Review upcoming clinic schedules and prepare day‑forward packs (DFPs) from the electronic patient record systems.
• Ensure all relevant documents have been correctly uploaded e.g. referrals, Clinical Summaries or previous clinical correspondence.
• Flag missing or incomplete information and follow up with appropriate departments.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection regulations (e.g. GDPR).
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to streamline patient flow.
• Support digital record audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Prepare physical health records for scanning, including sorting, removing staples, and categorising documents.
• Support the flow of incoming and outgoing Inpatient and Outpatient day forward packs.

Potential applicants should ensure they evidence the skills listed above in their application.

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto‑enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

This advert closes on Monday 24 Nov 2025