Medical Records Clerk

Medical Records Clerk - 13 hrs- Maternity cover for 10 months

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to join our busy administration team providing a professional and effective Medical Records Service for the Trust.

Medical Records staff ensure the efficient storage, use and provision of medical records to support patient care.

All Medical Records Clerks share the same job description and may be assigned to work in any of the roles outlined within that description.

This is a 10 month Maternity cover contract . The 13-hour post will primarily be worked Wednesday 1pm-5pm, Thursday and Friday 12.30pm-5pm however all staff are contracted to work 5 over 7 days and you will therefore be expected to work weekends and bank holidays where needed.

Computer literacy is essential as you will be required to input and extract information from a number of Trust Patient Administrative Systems. The successful candidate will also have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail and an understanding of confidentiality.

Please note that all Medical Records roles require significant physical effort whilst moving and handling medical records., To provide an efficient Health Records service maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality at all times. Medical Record staff ensure the efficient storage, use and provision of medical records to support patient care.

The successful candidate will have good communication & customer service skills, be friendly and caring whilst maintaining a professional approach, and be able to evidence the ability to ensure accuracy and attention to detail at all times.

An appreciation and understanding of the confidential nature of the work is essential. You should be able to work as part of a very busy team and on your own initiative.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.