# Health Records Clerk

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Hywel Dda University Health Board.

## Canonical URLs

- **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/health-records-clerk/677da1ad-c3bf-47e6-8019-73bace664e82
- **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/health-records-clerk/677da1ad-c3bf-47e6-8019-73bace664e82.md

## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Hywel Dda University Health Board
- **Town:** Haverfordwest
- **Region:** West Wales
- **Country:** Wales
- **Profession:** Administrative and IT
- **Grade:** Band 2
- **Salary:** £26,300 per annum (pro rata if part time)
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
- **Closing date:** 2026-06-21T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-06-04T10:21:53.826Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Carmarthenshire/Haverfordwest/Hywel_Dda_University_Health_Board/Health_Records/Health_Records-v8058248
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8058248?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://hduhb.nhs.wales

## Job Content

### Job overview

We are recruiting for Health Records Clerks to be based in our Health Records Clerk Department in Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest.

The current contracts that are available are:

2 x  full time  - 37.5 hours per week

1 x part time - 15 hours per week (16:30 - 19:30)

For this role, previous experience in a record-keeping role is not required, as on the job training will be provided.  You will predominately begin your training in our Filing Library and then be exposed to other duties within the department.

### Main duties of the job

The post holder will cover a range of duties including;

- Filing and retrieving of patient records, locating, and providing patient records for all outpatient appointments, planned admissions and day case attendances.
- Preparation of patient records for outpatient/inpatient attendances
- Operation of a computerised patients administration system, including inputting and retrieval of data
- Dealing with telephone queries
- Scanning of patient records to support the Health Records Digitisation project

Please get in touch with us by using the contact details below, to discuss the post in more detail or arrange an informal visit - we would be happy to meet with you!

Applicants must possess excellent organisational, inter-personal and numerical skills. A flexible approach to working and working hours is required.  Applicants should be prepared to undertake additional duties as and when required. The ability to work effectively as part of a team is vital.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

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

Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.  In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 01/07/2026

## Job Details

We are recruiting for Health Records Clerks to be based in our Health Records Clerk Department in Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest.

The current contracts that are available are:

2 x full time - 37.5 hours per week

1 x part time - 15 hours per week (16:30 - 19:30)

For this role, previous experience in a record-keeping role is not required, as on the job training will be provided. You will predominately begin your training in our Filing Library and then be exposed to other duties within the department.

## Job Description

The post holder will cover a range of duties including;

Filing and retrieving of patient records, locating, and providing patient records for all outpatient appointments, planned admissions and day case attendances.

Preparation of patient records for outpatient/inpatient attendances

Operation of a computerised patients administration system, including inputting and retrieval of data

Dealing with telephone queries

Scanning of patient records to support the Health Records Digitisation project

Please get in touch with us by using the contact details below, to discuss the post in more detail or arrange an informal visit - we would be happy to meet with you!

Applicants must possess excellent organisational, inter-personal and numerical skills. A flexible approach to working and working hours is required. Applicants should be prepared to undertake additional duties as and when required. The ability to work effectively as part of a team is vital.

## Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

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

Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 01/07/2026

## Person Specification

### Other

**Essential**

- Flexible to the needs of the service.

**Desirable**

- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

### Experience

**Essential**

- Computer literate.

### Skills and attributes

**Essential**

- Organised approach to work and able to meet deadlines.
- Enthusiastic and motivated.
- Good attention to detail.
- Good communication skills
- Able to work as part of a team

### Qualifications & Knowledge

**Essential**

- Good standard of education to include Maths and English GCSE or demonstrable literacy & numeracy skills
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality
- Knowledge of general administrative / office duties, including filing systems.

## Documents

- [oh form (pdf, 648.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10348316)
- [privacy notice (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2373)
- [jd&ps - english (pdf, 318.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10348315)
- [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 278.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2383)

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