Medical Records ClerkBand 2

TN United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated clerks to enhance patient care by preparing and scanning medical notes into the electronic patient record system. This role is crucial in ensuring clinicians have 24-hour access to vital clinical information. The ideal candidates will possess strong organisational skills, experience in office settings, and a basic understanding of computer operations. Join a team that values patient care and is committed to improving healthcare services across the Trust. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in NHS and general office tasks is desirable.
• Basic computer skills and a good standard of numeracy and literacy are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and scan notes onto the electronic patient record.
• Retrieve notes and assist wards with electronic records.

Skills

Organisational skills

Planning skills

NHS experience

General office experience

Experience with sensitive data

Education

GCSE equivalent in numeracy and literacy

ECDL or equivalent experience

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Job Overview

University Hospitals Dorset are looking for two experienced clerks to join the Poole & Bournemouth Scanning bureau teams. You will be preparing and scanning notes onto the Trust's electronic patient record supporting clinicians to provide a 24hr access to clinical information enhancing patient care. You will retrieve notes from around the hospital, preparing documents to scan; some scanning in house; responding to telephone queries and giving assistance to wards relating to electronic patient records.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

Main Duties of the Job:

1. Prepare and scan notes onto the Trust's electronic patient record.
2. Retrieve notes from around the hospital.
3. Prepare documents for scanning.
4. Respond to telephone queries.
5. Assist wards relating to electronic patient records.

Working for Our Organisation:

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities:

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification:

Experience:

1. Desirable Criteria: NHS experience
2. General office experience
3. Experience of working with sensitive and/or personal data
4. Organisational and planning skills

Qualifications:

1. Essential Criteria: Good standard of numeracy and literacy equivalent to GCSE
2. Desirable Criteria: ECDL or equivalent experience (e.g., experience of a range of IT packages)

Technical Skills:

1. Essential Criteria: Basic Computer Skills

Knowledge:

1. Essential Criteria: Computer literate, Numerically accurate
2. Desirable Criteria: Clear understanding of Information governance and its importance within the healthcare setting