Assistant Health Records Manager

The RoleThe day to day management of a comprehensive, high quality patient administration and reception service, across a multi section Department ensuring a quality service to patients, medical staff and other users of the service. This post has decision making responsibility and accountability to manage the day to day operational service delivery for Health Records Services. This front line post requires the development and maintenance of strong communication links at all levels of the organisation, demonstrating an understanding of other clinical and non-clinical disciplinesNHS LanarkshireHave you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.What we'll need you to bring5 years experience within a Health Records environment, demonstrating significant experience of management of a complex multi section Health Records Service, with a minimum of 2 years previous Supervisory experience.Specialist knowledge of Health Records gained through relevant experience, educated to/working towards/operating at degree level, and/or professional qualification Diploma of the Institute of Health Records and Information Management (IHRIM), or equivalent.Specialist knowledge across a diverse range of areas without reference to the Health Records Manager, working with and demonstrating an understanding of other disciplines; clinical and non-clinicalExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.Knowledge of current national guidelines: Electronic Patient Records; Caldicott and Clinical Governance relating to Records Management. Knowledge of the Data Protection Act 1998, Access to Health Records Act 1990 and Freedom of Information Act 2004.Knowledge and understanding of statistical information.Experience of Patient Administration Systems.Experience of Microsoft Office packages: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.Experience of successfully building and developing teams.Ability to work collaboratively with other Health professionals.Ability to work on own initiative and also as a team member.Ability to prioritise workload.UK/EU/EEA licence.Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.Contract typePermanentFull time37 hoursLocation and Working PatternThis role will be based in Health Records within University Hospital WishawThe working pattern for this role is Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.Looking to find out more?If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!Please contact Joyce Davidson, Health records manager on Joyce.Davidson@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.ukFor enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Heather Lamont, Recruitment Administratoron heather.lamont@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk(Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)Why NHS Lanarkshire?Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.Some Of NHS Lanarkshire’s Benefits IncludeA minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of serviceA minimum of 8 days of public holidaysMembership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)Paid sick leave increasing with length of serviceOccupational health servicesEmployee counselling servicesWork-life Balance policies and proceduresNHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.Further InformationFor more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.