About this role
Job summary
Health Records Supervisor - BAND 3
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and enthusiastic individual to join the clerical team in the Health Records Department at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.
You will be responsible for providing a full clerical support service within the Health Records Department. The main focus of the role will be to supervise and support the clinic prep and admissions team.
Computer literacy and experience in the accurate inputting of data is an essential requirement for this post as are organisational skills . Methodical method of working and a keen eye for detail is crucial to this role.
Being flexible and adaptable to change is crucial to this particular role.
Training on in-house information systems however, will be provided.
Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility
Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Health and Care Worker visa route.
This is due to the position not meeting Skilled Worker Route and salary threshold of £41,700 per annum and/or the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have theright to work in the UK
Main duties of the job
To undertake day to day supervision and organise the workload for the staff working throughout the Health Records department.
To deal with enquiries from the general public and other service users.
Ensure all health records are filed in the libraries and / or scanned in a timely manner.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
o NHS pension scheme membership
o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
o NHS Staff discounts
o Cycle to work scheme
oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description Job responsibilities
To undertake day to day supervision and organise the workload for the staff working throughout the Health Records department Ensure availability of the patient health record at point of patient care and assisting with general cover arrangements. Ensure all health records are filed in the libraries and / or scanned in a timely manner. To deal with enquiries from the general public and other service users.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications Essential
English & Maths, GCSE level 4 and above, O'Levels grade A-C, or equivalent qualifications or equivalent experience
Desirable
ECDL/CLAIT - Qualification or working towards
Knowledge Essential
General knowledge of office procedures Strong verbal communication skills IT skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
Desirable
Customer Service Training Awareness of Date Protection, Information Governance and standards for maintaining health records Knowledge of NHS environment
Experience Essential
Extensive administrative experience Customer Service experience Familiarity with hospital patient administration system or other computer systems
Desirable
Previous experience of supervising staff
Skills & Abilities Essential
Keyboard skills Enthusiastic, confident approach to change, calm and reliable under pressure Work independently and as part of a team Ability to plan and prioritise workload and multi task Methodical, systematic approach to work and keen eye for detail Excellent verbal and written communication skills Flexibility to cope with the changing needs of the job Excellent organisational skills Ability to work alone and make judgements
Work Related Circumstances Essential
Flexible attitude and approach to work
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.
Employer details Employer name Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address Stepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)