Health Records Scanning & Library Clerk

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a fixed-term Health Records Library and Scanning Clerk for 12 months. The role involves retrieving notes, scanning and quality-checking records for outpatient visits, admissions, and emergencies, while handling both paper and electronic records.

Ideal candidates will have NHS records library experience, be able to work to deadlines, and be comfortable in a busy office environment with strong filing and data-quality skills.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and maths at GCSE level or equivalent.
• Significant NHS records library experience and familiarity with deadlines.
• Experience working in a busy office environment.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve patient notes from the library and other hospital locations.
• Collate, organise, scan and quality-check case notes for attendances and stays.
• Prepare, track and file patient records.
• Ensure records are available for outpatient appointments, inpatient admissions and emergency activity.
• Manage records across paper and electronic systems, including digital processes.
• Maintain accuracy and data quality of patient records.

Skills

Filing systems

Keyboard skills

Effective communication

Workload prioritisation

Fast and accurate working

Education

GCSE English and maths

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook Word Excel)

Job description

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a fixed-term Health Records Library and Scanning Clerk for 12 months. The role involves retrieving notes, scanning and quality-checking records for outpatient visits, admissions, and emergencies, while handling both paper and electronic records.

Ideal candidates will have NHS records library experience, be able to work to deadlines, and be comfortable in a busy office environment with strong filing and data-quality skills.