About this role
Job summary
We are looking for one motivated and proactive professional to become key member of the management team within our busy Health Records Service. This role offers an exciting opportunity in the first steps of line management.
You will need excellent people skills, organisational abilities, and a passion for empowering others through training and development. In addition, excellent communication skills are crucial for managing a busy and complex service..
This position is based in The Health Records Service at Online House with an expectation of flexibility to work across departments once training is complete.
If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in Health Records management and staff development, we would welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
To assist in ensuring the provision of a high quality and cost-effective Health Records Service.
Ensure staff with the Health Records Service under their leadership are trained to the highest level.
The Health Records Officer will be responsible for the smooth and efficient running of all aspects of Health Records services and will include staff management issues. To be responsible for the management of Health Records systems in accordance with Health Board and departmental policies on Record Management standards and procedures. To provide support to both staff and managers as required.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge Essential
Good standard of education Evidence of continual professional development Sound knowledge of Microsoft systems Detailed knowledge of PAS Understanding of Health Board policies & procedures including HR
Desirable
Knowledge of Health Records systems & processes Foundation Certificate of the Institute of Health Records & Information Management Knowledge of WAG guidelines
Experience Essential
Recent superisory experience Experienced PAS user Demonstrate leadership skills
Desirable
Experience of dealing with all disciplines of staff
Skills & Attributes Essential
Good communication skills Ability to work effectively with clinicians Ability to influence & persuade others Ability to manage difficult situations under pressure Ability to deliver training Excellent organisational skills Ability to develop good & effective employee relations Ability to use own initiative & meet deadlines Ability to lead & motivate a team Approachable & sympathetic to staff needs Flexible to the needs of the service Ability to work & problem solve under pressure whilst achieving targets Demonstrate commitment to achieving high quality standards of work Accurate & methodical in all apsects of work
Other Essential
Welsh Speaker (level 1) or willingness to work towards
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.
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Employer details Employer name Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address Online House
Cleppa Park
Newport
NP10 8BA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)