Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Records Assistant

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Job summary

We are currently looking to appoint a Medical Records Assistant within Medicine & Emergency Care Division. This is a secondment opportunity for a fixed term of 12 months. The working hours are 22.5 hours per week Monday, Wednesday & Friday 0830 - 1700 with an hour for lunch break.

Please note - Due to banding this post does not support a Visa Sponsorship

Main duties of the job

File designated items of documentation accurately in patient case notes, other clinical and non-clinical files.

Transport case notes, files and other documentation appropriately.

Problem solve effectively and efficiently, utilising own initiative when trying to locate patient notes that may have been incorrectly tracked.

Store records appropriately in secure locations. Keep records safe and confidential while in their care.

Maintain files and other documentation in accordance with divisional procedures.

Creating new patient folders.

Destruction of documentation in accordance with local procedures.

Operate IT and other equipment safely and in conformance with divisional procedures.

Undertake other appropriate administrative tasks, including photocopying.

Liaise with colleagues and peers, either face to face, email or via telephone.

Retrieve messages and deal with enquiries as appropriate.

Maintain confidentiality at all times ensuring compliance to Information Governance policies.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all relevant filing systems.

When necessary, provide cover within the receptionist role (further job specific training will be required in order to become competent in duties including, taking phone calls and dealing with any queries that arise from those calls, meeting and greeting at the reception desk and making or changing appointments).

Undertake any additional duties which may be determined by the Care Unit Coordinator and or Service Manager.

About us

Supporting our vision and values.

Our vision is to be a first-class provider of sustainable healthcare, delivering the best possible care for our patients; and being a great place to work for our people. Our proud to CARE philosophy supports this vision - and we all play a part in achieving it, by living up to the values we promise our patients and each other.

As colleagues, we will always be guided by our Proud to Care Values:

Compassion: Treating everyone with kindness - welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering individual needs; and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values.

Ambition: Aspiring to be the best - reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people's health and wellbeing.

Respect: Valuing and appreciating everyone - listening, learning, and acting on their experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits.

Encouragement: Opportunities for all - supporting education and development, helping people to bring their improvement ideas to life and speak-up; and getting everyone involved in our future.

Details

Date posted

28 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year PA PRO RATA

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

166-MEC-7125235

Job locations

CHESTERFIELD ROYAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Top Road

CHESTERFIELD

S44 5BL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Medical Records Assistant Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Medical Records Assistant Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level in English (or equivalent)

Desirable

  • Any office based training such as NVQ

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of clerical experience within the workplace (must be familiar with and have a working knowledge of general office equipment and filing systems)

Desirable

  • Experience gained within health care environment Experience in an office environment Previous Medway/Careflow Experience

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Good verbal communication skills Use of office equipment Understanding of confidentiality Ability to problem solve and utilise own initiative

Desirable

  • Knowledge of secretarial/office procedures

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Demonstrate a friendly, outgoing manner Professional appearance Team Worker Adaptable to meet the needs of the service Confidentiality

Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values

Essential

  • Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement - Proud to CARE
Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level in English (or equivalent)

Desirable

  • Any office based training such as NVQ

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of clerical experience within the workplace (must be familiar with and have a working knowledge of general office equipment and filing systems)

Desirable

  • Experience gained within health care environment Experience in an office environment Previous Medway/Careflow Experience

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Good verbal communication skills Use of office equipment Understanding of confidentiality Ability to problem solve and utilise own initiative

Desirable

  • Knowledge of secretarial/office procedures

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Demonstrate a friendly, outgoing manner Professional appearance Team Worker Adaptable to meet the needs of the service Confidentiality

Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values

Essential

  • Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement - Proud to CARE

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CHESTERFIELD ROYAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Top Road

CHESTERFIELD

S44 5BL


Employer's website

https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CHESTERFIELD ROYAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Top Road

CHESTERFIELD

S44 5BL


Employer's website

https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Care Unit Coordinator

Tracey Bowman

Tracey.Bowman4@nhs.net

01246512227

Details

Date posted

28 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year PA PRO RATA

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

166-MEC-7125235

Job locations

CHESTERFIELD ROYAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Top Road

CHESTERFIELD

S44 5BL


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