Health Records Assistant

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?, 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.

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.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.