Health Records Assistant - RAEI

You will be working within the Health Records Team, Health Care Operations department, based at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, however, may be required to work on other sites if cover is needed. The service operates between7am to 8pm Monday to Friday. You will be working 37.5hrs per week and would be expected to be able to work flexibly covering these hours.Please note, shortlisting is based on the person specification, therefore, when completing your supporting statement, please refer to the person spec, demonstrating in your application how you match all points, providing examples of experience, understanding and transferable skills., The main function of the Health Records Assistant is the filing and retrieving of patient records from storage areas across the 3 main sites.

We are currently recruiting a motivated, enthusiastic individual who possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to work effectively within a team. You must have knowledge of general office systems and protocols in a customer related environment., Must be educated to GSCE level or equivalent / relevant experience and demonstrate keyboard skills.

It is necessary to be flexible and able to adapt quickly to change and altering work patterns. Will be covering various admin and clerical duties in line with service demands.

Appropriate systems training will be provided but basic IT skills linked with good keyboard skills would be a distinct advantage.

It is important that you detail in your supporting statement how you meet the essential/desirable requirements given on the person specification.

Choose Well - Choose WWL

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values 'the WWL Way'.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.