Health Records Officer

3 weeks ago


Bedford, United Kingdom Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Post holder will undertake a range of tasks ensuring the accurate administration of outpatient bookings. This will include utilising the electronic booking system eRS and effective and efficient management of clinic schedules.

The post holder will be required to work strictly within the Government's Access targets ensuring the accurate administration of patients pathway. Duties will include, managing the collection and input of vital data onto a computerised system and keeping all patient information accurate and up-to-date.

Main duties of the job

Applicants are invited to join a team undertaking a range of tasks ensuring the accurate administration of outpatient bookings. This will include utilising the electronic booking system eRS and effective and efficient management of clinic schedules.

The post holder will be required to work strictly within the Government's Access targets ensuring the accurate administration of patients pathway. Duties will include, managing the collection and input of vital data onto a computerised system and keeping all patient information accurate and up-to-date.

Knowledge of patient record systems/data bases with proven experience, plus previous admin/clerical experience. Ideally you will have a knowledge of the 18 week Referral to Treatment pathway. Applicants should ideally have experience of healthcare services.

Well-developed Interpersonal skills - able to converse in a positive manner at all levels. Be dependable with a flexible attitude to work and able to work on your own initiative. You must possess strong organisational skills, be able to deliver objectives within an agreed timeframe, excellent people and communication skills to maintain effective communication links, and have a flexible approach to the evolving needs of the service. It is essential that you possess excellent keyboard skills and experience of administering data bases.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be required to undertake a range of tasks ensuring the accurate administration of outpatient bookings. This will include utilising the electronic booking system eRS and effective and efficient management of clinic schedules.

The post holder will be required to work strictly within the Governments Access targets ensuring the accurate administration of patients pathway. Duties will include, managing the collection and input of vital data onto a computerised system and keeping all patient information accurate and up-to-date.

Knowledge of patient record systems/data bases with proven experience, plus previous admin/clerical experience. Ideally you will have a knowledge of the 18 week Referral to Treatment pathway. Applicants should ideally have experience of healthcare services.

Well-developed Interpersonal skills able to converse in a positive manner at all levels. Be dependable with a flexible attitude to work and able to work on your own initiative. You must possess strong organisational skills, be able to deliver objectives within an agreed timeframe, excellent people and communication skills to maintain effective communication links, and have a flexible approach to the evolving needs of the service. It is essential that you possess excellent keyboard skills and experience of administering data bases.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

Dependable with a flexible attitude to work Reliable

Personal skills

Essential

Well-developed interpersonal skills - able to converse in a positive manner at all levels Ability to adapt to change within working situation Ability to prioritise workload and work on own initiative with limited supervision Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Desirable

Experience of validation

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of record systems/data bases Previous database management experience

Desirable

Awareness of NHS Targets for 18 Weeks Working knowledge of Hospital Systems

Qualifications

Essential

Minimum of 3 GCSE'S, including English and Maths or equivalent Good standard of education

Experience

Essential

Excellent comminucation skills - written and verbal Previous relevant admin/clerical experience Advanced keyboard skills Good organisational skills Awareness of confidentiality issues

Desirable

Experience in dealing with the public

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