Health Records Librarian & Scanning Clerk

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Health Records Library/Scanning Clerk to ensure patient records are available for care across the Trust. You will retrieve case notes, collate, organise, scan and quality check records for outpatient attendances and inpatient stays, maintaining confidentiality and data quality.

The role requires GCSE English and Maths, NHS records library experience, and the ability to work to deadlines in a busy environment. Closing date 8 November 2026.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths are required.
• Experience in NHS records library is desirable.
• NVQ level 2 in Administration or Customer Care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve, prepare, track, file and scan patient records.
• Ensure records are available for outpatient appointments and inpatient stays.
• Maintain data quality and confidentiality across paper and electronic systems.
• Support digital record management processes across the Trust.

Skills

Deadline driven

Office environment experience

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

GCSE English & Maths

NVQ Level 2 in Administration or Customer Care

NHS Records Library experience

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Health Records Library/Scanning Clerk to ensure patient records are available for care across the Trust. You will retrieve case notes, collate, organise, scan and quality check records for outpatient attendances and inpatient stays, maintaining confidentiality and data quality.

The role requires GCSE English and Maths, NHS records library experience, and the ability to work to deadlines in a busy environment. Closing date 8 November 2026.