Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Health Records Clerk - Mental Health

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Job summary

This post is Fixed term/Secondment for 3 months to meet the needs of the service.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of a Health Records Project occurring in the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Division across North Wales. No previous NHS experience is required as full training will be provided, but a hardworking, innovative and "can do" attitude is required to progress with this project. We have several posts to appoint to, which will be located in the counties of Wrexham, Flintshire, Conwy, Denbighshire, Gwynedd and Ynys Mon.

The Medical Records Clerk will be responsible for providing an essential support service in the continuing care of patients, ensuring that the case notes are at the right place at the right time.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will cross cover in all aspects of the role including, the pulling, filing, tracking, pruning, destruction, preparation, amalgamation and secure transportation / delivery of the case notes. The post holder will ensure policies and procedures are followed in compliance with Information Governance (IG), GDPR and the Health Records Management Procedure, meeting set objectives to provide a high quality, efficient and effective service. Following organisational core values and behaviours, departmental policies and objectives to provide a high quality, efficient and effective service adhering to agreed minimum standards and KSF outlines.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Details

Date posted

31 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,970 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

050-AC083-0125

Job locations

Wrexham, Flintshire, Conwy, Denbighshire, Gwynedd and Ysyn Mon

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths & English Grade C or above

Desirable

  • IT related qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

  • Previous customer service experience

Desirable

  • Experience working within the Medical Records Department

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Good telephone manner
  • Ability to prioritise workload

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker

Knowledge

Essential

  • Keyboard Skills/Computer Literacy

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Self Motivated
  • Ability to work as part of a team
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths & English Grade C or above

Desirable

  • IT related qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

  • Previous customer service experience

Desirable

  • Experience working within the Medical Records Department

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Good telephone manner
  • Ability to prioritise workload

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker

Knowledge

Essential

  • Keyboard Skills/Computer Literacy

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Self Motivated
  • Ability to work as part of a team

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham, Flintshire, Conwy, Denbighshire, Gwynedd and Ysyn Mon

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham, Flintshire, Conwy, Denbighshire, Gwynedd and Ysyn Mon

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Business Support Manager

Melissa Williams

Melissa.williams4@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

31 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,970 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

050-AC083-0125

Job locations

Wrexham, Flintshire, Conwy, Denbighshire, Gwynedd and Ysyn Mon

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD


Supporting documents

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