Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Southern Health FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, Solent NHS Trust, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals FT.
Main duties of the job
You can read an overview of the main duties of the role in the Job Description and Main Responsibilities.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates will be responsible for the day-to-day processes within the Health Record Service which include scanning of patient records, Indexing to a high quality and many other associated processes.Candidates must be able to demonstrate attention to detail, ability to work under pressure and have good verbal communication skills.
Applicants should highlight how they meet these criteria through their employment history, qualifications and within their supporting information.
Health Records staff work specific shifts within the working week, either 8 am-4 pm or 10am-6pm, also working 1 Saturday in 4 8am-12, late shifts are on a 2:1 ratio per per. i.e. 1 late one week, 2 the next and so on.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates will be responsible for the day-to-day processes within the Health Record Service which include scanning of patient records, Indexing to a high quality and many other associated processes.Candidates must be able to demonstrate attention to detail, ability to work under pressure and have good verbal communication skills.
Applicants should highlight how they meet these criteria through their employment history, qualifications and within their supporting information.
Health Records staff work specific shifts within the working week, either 8 am-4 pm or 10am-6pm, also working 1 Saturday in 4 8am-12, late shifts are on a 2:1 ratio per per. i.e. 1 late one week, 2 the next and so on.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Literacy and numeracy skills, demonstrable to GCSE (or equivalent) standard
- Trained in use of Trust electronic record systems, (e.g., PAS and eDMS) or similar/equivalent systems
- IHRIM equivalent NVQ3 qualification in Health records or minimum of 2 years' experience in a health records environment
- Experience and Technical knowledge of transforming images into a digital format
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Competent user of computer desktop applications Previous experience working with electronic or paper records.
- Excellent Customer Service skills
Desirable
- Experience working with health records
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Able to exercise initiative to resolve problems when appropriate
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- oWorking Together
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Literacy and numeracy skills, demonstrable to GCSE (or equivalent) standard
- Trained in use of Trust electronic record systems, (e.g., PAS and eDMS) or similar/equivalent systems
- IHRIM equivalent NVQ3 qualification in Health records or minimum of 2 years' experience in a health records environment
- Experience and Technical knowledge of transforming images into a digital format
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Competent user of computer desktop applications Previous experience working with electronic or paper records.
- Excellent Customer Service skills
Desirable
- Experience working with health records
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Able to exercise initiative to resolve problems when appropriate
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- oWorking Together
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.
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.
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).
