The postholder is required to:
- Retrieve records and/or information using detailed knowledge and understanding of the wide range of filing systems in operation within the Trust including filing systems in use within individual patient’s manual and electronic records.
There is no sponsorship for this vacancy. Please apply during the first week of advertising as this vacancy may close early.
An opportunity has arisen to join the Waiting List Department based at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
You will be motivated, enthusiastic, have good communication skills and work well within a team. The maintenance of patient confidentiality and excellent customer care skills are essential to this post.
Duties will include the retrieval of Health Record Folders, updating patient’s details in their Health Record Folder and on the Trust’s PAS system.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early if a high number of applications are received.
We are a very busy Unit who thrive on giving the best patient care we possibly can. We are a friendly and motivated Team who work well together and are about to embark on a significant recovery programme.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live . In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
To request patient case notes from across the Hospital and associated peripheral hospitals.
Prepare case notes for theatre admission and preoperative assessment appointments
Update the Hospital Information System (MAXIMS) to reflect the correct location of the casenotes
Ensure that all duties allocated are completed in a timely and satisfactory manner
Offer general support to the Waiting List team.
Liaise with, and work in harmony with, other areas of the Trust to promote patient experience
- Liaise with all grades of staff internally and externally including other hospitals.
- Understand the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and Access to Health Records Act 1990
- Support the review and processing of requests received and respond back to enquiries.
To adhere to the Medical Records Procedures.
Answering the phone, taking messages and acting upon the messages
Constantly review admin processes and consider ways in which to improve them
Comply with the job description statement
The post holder must comply with all relevant policies, procedures and training requirements
To undertake any other ad-hoc activities as directed.
Please read the Job Description & Person Specification before applying for this post.
