Job Description

The RoleThe successful candidate will ensure NHSL continues to be compliant with Health Records Services: Retention and Destruction of Health Records Policy by ensuring legacy records are managed, maintained and culled in appropriate timeframes and manner.Individual will be responsible for overseeing the management of staff responsible for culling, retention and destruction of legacy records held across NHSL health records estate and would be required to travel to required sites to carry out duties.NHS 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 bringEducated to standard grade.Knowledge of working practices within a Health Records Department gained through 3 years experience and/or qualification at SVQ level 4, ECDL or equivalent.Knowledge of patient/clinical management systems.Computer literate and keyboard skills.Multi skilled and experience in multi-tasking.Knowledge of confidentiality, data protection and relevant legislation.Effective communication, interpersonal and teambuilding skills both written and verbal.Experience of working as part of a team and on own initiative.Flexibility to be able to work within the various areas of the Health Records Department.Knowledge and understanding of statistical information.Knowledge and understanding of personnel procedures.Ability to travel between NHS Lanarkshire acute sitesAbility to work at height on mezzanine floor in warehousePlease note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.It would be great if you also haveHealth Records/Patient Administration knowledge through experience and /or Qualification at SVQ level 4 ECDL or equivalentOral and written Communication with effective Customer Care skillsExperience in multi tasking working as part of a team and on own initiative.Contract typePermanentFull time37 hoursLocation and Working PatternThis role will be based in Health Records covering NHS Lanarkshire Wide.The working pattern for this role Monday - Friday 09:00am - 17:00pm.Whilst 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 Kris Goldie, Health Records Manager on Kristoffer.Goldie@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.ukFor enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Jennifer Hughes, Recruitment Administrator on Jennifer.Hughes@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.

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