Medical Records Manager

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks a Medical Records Manager to oversee the efficient management of patient medical records across two sites. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with NHS standards, managing staff, and utilizing data analytics to enhance service delivery. This role also focuses on safeguarding patient information and improving operational efficiency in healthcare. Flexible working options and opportunities for career development are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development focus

Blue Light Card access

Qualifications

• Experience in managing medical records or a similar administrative role.
• Strong analytical skills for data monitoring and reporting.
• Ability to supervise and manage staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the medical records service across two sites.
• Ensure compliance with NHS standards and regulations.
• Monitor and analyse data related to medical records management.
• Prepare regular performance reports on medical records service.

Job description

Overview

To oversee the efficient and secure management of patient medical records within the Trust maintaining two medical records libraries in Taunton and Yeovil. This role involves ensuring that medical records are accurately maintained, easily accessible, and securely stored in compliance with legal and regulatory standards. The Medical Records Manager supports clinical staff by providing timely access to patient information, which is crucial for delivering high-quality patient care. Additionally, they are responsible for implementing and updating policies and procedures related to medical records management, supervising a team of records staff, and utilising data analytics to improve service delivery. Ultimately, the Medical Records Manager plays a vital role in safeguarding patient information and enhancing the overall efficiency of healthcare operations.

Main duties of the job

To manage the medical records service across two sites at Priorswood and Yeovil serving Musgrove Park Hospital, Yeovil District Hospital and the community hospitals across Somerset. There are approximately 25 staff across both sites with the two sites currently using different core patient administration systems. The main role will be to:

• Management of staff including recruitment, appraisal, sickness monitoring and capability monitoring
• Coordination of the daily operations of the medical records libraries, ensuring compliance with NHS standards and regulations.
• Plan and manage the allocation of resources to meet service demands.
• Monitor and analyse data related to medical records management to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Prepare regular reports on the performance of the medical records service, including key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Ensure the confidentiality, security, and accessibility of patient records.

Benefits

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
• Blue Light Card access, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks