Health Records Clerk

Job overview

We are recruiting for a full-time, permanent Health Records Clerk to be based in our Health Records Clerk Department in Bronglais General Hospital, Aberystwyth.

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 Medical Examiners Service.

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.

The 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 27/08/2025