Job summary
Are you looking for your next challenge? Are you exactly the person we are looking for? Applications are welcomed from experienced, enthusiastic, innovative people who want to join our Medical Records Department. This is an exciting time as we continue our Trust wide Digital strategy and become a paper free organisation.
The post holder will be part of the Family Health Division Senior Management team, (Chief of Family Health, Clinical Directors, Divisional Director and Deputy Divisional Director, Head of Nursing, Service Managers) overseeing our Medical records Department.
Main duties of the job
The Medical Records Manager post is responsible for the effective strategic and operational management of the Healthcare Records Department They will be responsible for developing and implementing the trust wide Healthcare Records Strategy and Trust wide Digital agenda.
To provide leadership and operational support on Health Records issues across the Trust, being responsible for keeping up to date with changes and interpreting legislation affecting clinical records and the Healthcare Records Service. Advice and suggested changes should be provided to ensure standards are maintained. This role is required to effectively and continuously develop and improve health records practices.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters level education or equivalent level or equivalent experience delivering the Medical Records service & Digital services
- Sufficient knowledge of the provision of health services
- Demonstrable understanding of clinical workflows relevant to EPR in NHS setting
- Evidence of continuous personal and professional development
Desirable
- Project Management qualification, such as PRINCE II or experience of using structured project methodology
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Expert Knowledge of BSI accreditation for Medical Records and GDPR
- Proven experience of working as a Medical Records Manager in a large organisation with complex record management requirements
- Leadership of complex digital/IT clinical systems change/project management while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality
- Ability to contribute to the effective performance and budgetary management and control in Service area
- Sufficient knowledge of NHS/Government policies, strategies and organisational relationships in relation Clinical Systems, to be able to advise stakeholders and develop proposals for the service area
- Knowledge of digital healthcare standards and NHS datasets and their relationship to coding, finance and commissioning
- Demonstrable experience of leading a team in an operational environment at a senior level (preferably in an NHS environment)
Skills
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills suitable for a range of audiences
- Able to clearly manage priorities for self and contribute to those of team in order to meet targets
- Ability to perform well under pressure and manage unpredictable workload with conflicting priorities
- Must have a methodical, disciplined approach to working practices
- Ability to undertake duties effectively and to time in line with legislation, policies and procedures
- High level of proficiency in the use of IT tools, particularly Microsoft Office. Standard keyboard skills
Desirable
- Competence in process analysis and redesign techniques
Key Competencies/ Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to interpret and convey complex information from various systems in a manner that is easily understood by a variety of users
- Must be able to demonstrate both formal and informal communication ability, orally and in writing, when dealing with colleagues and other staff at all levels
- Ability to deliver to targets and deadlines
- Aligned to the Group's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage
- Commitment to personal development and development of staff
- Honesty and professional integrity
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters level education or equivalent level or equivalent experience delivering the Medical Records service & Digital services
- Sufficient knowledge of the provision of health services
- Demonstrable understanding of clinical workflows relevant to EPR in NHS setting
- Evidence of continuous personal and professional development
Desirable
- Project Management qualification, such as PRINCE II or experience of using structured project methodology
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Expert Knowledge of BSI accreditation for Medical Records and GDPR
- Proven experience of working as a Medical Records Manager in a large organisation with complex record management requirements
- Leadership of complex digital/IT clinical systems change/project management while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality
- Ability to contribute to the effective performance and budgetary management and control in Service area
- Sufficient knowledge of NHS/Government policies, strategies and organisational relationships in relation Clinical Systems, to be able to advise stakeholders and develop proposals for the service area
- Knowledge of digital healthcare standards and NHS datasets and their relationship to coding, finance and commissioning
- Demonstrable experience of leading a team in an operational environment at a senior level (preferably in an NHS environment)
Skills
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills suitable for a range of audiences
- Able to clearly manage priorities for self and contribute to those of team in order to meet targets
- Ability to perform well under pressure and manage unpredictable workload with conflicting priorities
- Must have a methodical, disciplined approach to working practices
- Ability to undertake duties effectively and to time in line with legislation, policies and procedures
- High level of proficiency in the use of IT tools, particularly Microsoft Office. Standard keyboard skills
Desirable
- Competence in process analysis and redesign techniques
Key Competencies/ Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to interpret and convey complex information from various systems in a manner that is easily understood by a variety of users
- Must be able to demonstrate both formal and informal communication ability, orally and in writing, when dealing with colleagues and other staff at all levels
- Ability to deliver to targets and deadlines
- Aligned to the Group's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage
- Commitment to personal development and development of staff
- Honesty and professional integrity
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).
