# Health Records Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/health-records-assistant/bafbd97e-0cbd-4f3a-a4b7-86470d265cec - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/health-records-assistant/bafbd97e-0cbd-4f3a-a4b7-86470d265cec.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Westcliff On Sea - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-18T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-05T10:43:13.686Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Essex/Grays/Mid_South_Essex_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Health_Records/Health_Records-v7916070 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7916070?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.southend.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Are you looking to start a rewarding career in the NHS, where your work truly makes a difference? Would you like to be part of a dedicated team that plays a vital role in supporting patient care? We are seeking proactive and reliable individuals to join our Health Records team. In this important role, you will ensure patient records are available when and where they are needed, supporting clinical teams to deliver safe and effective care. You will be responsible for accurately preparing and distributing patient records to wards and clinics in a timely manner, ensuring all information is accessible for consultations and treatments. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will need to demonstrate strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines. The ideal candidate will have experience in handling health records and a clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality and accuracy. A flexible approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential. This is an excellent opportunity to build a career within the NHS while contributing to an essential service that directly impacts patient outcomes. ### Main duties of the job The purpose of this role is to provide an effective Healthcare Records service for Basildon/Orsett Hospital in accordance with agreed policies and procedures with direct/indirect supervision of the Health Records Team Leader. The Health Records Centre cover a variety of area within the department. Work as an active member of the Health Records team in providing efficient support to the heath records service for the trust. Ensure Healthcare Records are booked in to the department after the clinic appointment has taken place, along with any Inpatient file that is received within the department. Preparation of notes within the department are a daily aspect of the role, along with preparing the notes for scanning and quality checking. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description. We look forward to your application! Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires. ## Job Details Are you looking to start a rewarding career in the NHS, where your work truly makes a difference? Would you like to be part of a dedicated team that plays a vital role in supporting patient care? We are seeking proactive and reliable individuals to join our Health Records team. In this important role, you will ensure patient records are available when and where they are needed, supporting clinical teams to deliver safe and effective care. You will be responsible for accurately preparing and distributing patient records to wards and clinics in a timely manner, ensuring all information is accessible for consultations and treatments. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will need to demonstrate strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines. The ideal candidate will have experience in handling health records and a clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality and accuracy. A flexible approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential. This is an excellent opportunity to build a career within the NHS while contributing to an essential service that directly impacts patient outcomes. ## Job Description The purpose of this role is to provide an effective Healthcare Records service for Basildon/Orsett Hospital in accordance with agreed policies and procedures with direct/indirect supervision of the Health Records Team Leader. The Health Records Centre cover a variety of area within the department. Work as an active member of the Health Records team in providing efficient support to the heath records service for the trust. Ensure Healthcare Records are booked in to the department after the clinic appointment has taken place, along with any Inpatient file that is received within the department. Preparation of notes within the department are a daily aspect of the role, along with preparing the notes for scanning and quality checking. ## Responsibilities For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description. We look forward to your application! Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - GCSE A-C Grades in English and Maths / NVQ 2 or equivalent of knowledge ### Knowledge & Experience **Essential** - Basic computer skills including Microsoft products - Understanding of confidentiality and implications of non-compliance - Effective oral/written communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to read, interpret and present complex data both manual and computerised **Desirable** - Previous NHS experience and knowledge - Knowledge of Medical Terminology - Knowledge of Medway/Lorenzo, Acute Care Portal and other Trust computer systems ## Documents - [privacy policy (pdf, 441.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2077) - [afc pay poster 26/27 (pdf, 44.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2504) - [behaviours framework (jpg, 298.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2880) - [trust 10 year strategy (pdf, 2.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2947) - [applicant ms teams checklist (pdf, 560.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2943) - [general statements afc - v5.2 (pdf, 592.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2979) - [job description & person specification (pdf, 280.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10326868) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.