Job overview
Medical Records Clerk - 16hrs - 6 Months Fixed Term
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to join our busy administration team providing a professional and effective Medical Records Service for the Trust.
Medical Records staff ensure the efficient storage, use and provision of medical records to support patient care.
All Medical Records Clerks share the same job description and may be assigned to work in any of the roles outlined within that description.
This is a fixed-term 6-month contract. The 16-hour post will primarily be worked Monday to Friday, however all staff are contracted to work 5 over 7 days and you will therefore be expected to work weekends and bank holidays where needed.
Computer literacy is essential as you will be required to input and extract information from a number of Trust Patient Administrative Systems. The successful candidate will also have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail and an understanding of confidentiality.
Please note that all Medical Records roles require significant physical effort whilst moving and handling medical records.
Main duties of the job
To provide an efficient Health Records service maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality at all times. Medical Record staff ensure the efficient storage, use and provision of medical records to support patient care.
The successful candidate will have good communication & customer service skills, be friendly and caring whilst maintaining a professional approach, and be able to evidence the ability to ensure accuracy and attention to detail at all times.
An appreciation and understanding of the confidential nature of the work is essential. You should be able to work as part of a very busy team and on your own initiative.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility
Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role is unfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £25,000 per annum and/or the required skill level set by UK Visas and Immigration.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Computer Literate
Desirable
- Lorenzo Patient Administration System
- NHS Background
- Previous experience in a high level customer service environment
- Previous experience administrative experience delivering high volumes of work
Qualifications
Essential
- Good General Education
Desirable
- ECDL
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Accuracy & Attention to Detail
- Understanding of Confidentiality
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent telephone manner & interpersonal skills/customer service skills
- Excellent written communication skills
- Working knowledge of windows based software packages
- Plan working time on a daily basis to ensure the successful completion of all tasks whilst remaining aware & supportive of other team members' workload and responsibilities
- Experience of working within a demanding environment whilst delivering high volumes of work on a daily basis within agreed timescales
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This advert is for Medical Records Clerk with Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust in Ashton Under Lyne, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,272 pro-rata per annum. The contract type is 6 months (This is a fixed term 6 month contract). The application deadline is 30 Jun 2026.
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