Job summary
18month Fixed term contract - Secondment will be offered to internal applicants
The Digital Health Records Manager will be responsible for the management of the Digital Health Records Team and Clinic Preparation Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a high quality, efficient and cost-effective Health Records Service as we move towards an Electronic Patient Record. The role requires excellent communication, reliable and consistent service, robust team working, and provision of cover as required.
It is essential that our services provide Clinicians and other Healthcare Professionals with access to high quality patient documentation in a timely manner. It is of paramount importance to ensure that scanned patient information can be easily retrieved from the Trust EPR system at the point of care.
The Digital Health Records Manager will be expected to have NHS experience and knowledge and understanding of NHS health records process and policy. Additionally, applicants should have the ability to work across 3 sites
The Digital Health Records Manager is a key member of the team which is responsible for the effective operational and business management and strategic direction of the service.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for ensuring a high-quality records management service to all patients seen in the Trust.
- Ensure all key performance indicators in remit are met in line with the Trust's Record Management Policies.
- Directly line manage the 2 Digital Health Records Team Leaders & 2 Health Records Managers
- To lead and promote an effective Records Management service for the Trust
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree Level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Evidence of continual professional development to masters level or equivalent
Desirable
- IHRIMS membership
- Recognised Leadership and/or Management qualification or equivalent
- Project management skills/qualifications
Experience
Essential
- A demonstrable capacity and capability for operational and /or clinical service leadership and management at middle level within the NHS or similarly complex organisation.
- Experience of programme/business planning and budget setting
- Experience of working across service boundaries and maintaining credible relationships with colleagues
Desirable
- Experience of managing patient experience at the front-line including complaints, risk assessments, investigations
- At least five years NHS experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree Level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Evidence of continual professional development to masters level or equivalent
Desirable
- IHRIMS membership
- Recognised Leadership and/or Management qualification or equivalent
- Project management skills/qualifications
Experience
Essential
- A demonstrable capacity and capability for operational and /or clinical service leadership and management at middle level within the NHS or similarly complex organisation.
- Experience of programme/business planning and budget setting
- Experience of working across service boundaries and maintaining credible relationships with colleagues
Desirable
- Experience of managing patient experience at the front-line including complaints, risk assessments, investigations
- At least five years NHS experience
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).
