Health Records Team Leader

Working closely with clinical and non-clinical teams, the Admin Team Leader acts as a key point of contact for queries, helps resolve issues, and supports the smooth running of departmental operations. The role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise in a busy environment while motivating and supporting team members.,

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  Qualifications and Training
Essential
• 5 GCSEs or equivalent experience
• Willing to undertake any further study to enhance ability to carry out job role more efficiently
Desirable
• Evidence of further study
• Other appropriate qualifications or courses
Experience Essential
• NHS experience in an administrative support role.
• Previous supervisory experience ideally minimum 1 year
• Good Computer Skills
Desirable
• Cerner & iFIT
• Knowledge of Data Protection Act and Information Governance
Skills Essential
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Ability to embrace and adapt to change, supporting others if needed
• Is able to deal with the pressures associated with working in a target driven department
• Confident in prioritising own workload and those of others
• Confident in using own initiative to problem solve.
• Good attention to detail and ability to concentrate for long periods of time.
• Is able to undertake instructions from senior staff members
• Is able to work alone or as part of a team.
Knowledge Essential
• IT literate
• Understanding of the principles of good customer care
• Knowledge of working in a pressure associated environment
• Knowledge of administration duties associated with a records department
Desirable
• Experience of data input
• Ability to integrate and work well as part of a team
• Basic understanding of the NHS
• Knowledge of a health records department, Good time management especially punctuality
• Is willing to go the extra 'mile' to achieve desired outcomes
• Has personal integrity
• Good command of spoken and written English
• Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to be tactful and sensitive when required
• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Understanding of Equal Opportunities policy
Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential
• 5 GCSEs or equivalent experience
• Willing to undertake any further study to enhance ability to carry out job role more efficiently
Desirable
• Evidence of further study
• Other appropriate qualifications or courses
Experience Essential
• NHS experience in an administrative support role.
• Previous supervisory experience ideally minimum 1 year
• Good Computer Skills
Desirable
• Cerner & iFIT
• Knowledge of Data Protection Act and Information Governance
Skills Essential
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Ability to embrace and adapt to change, supporting others if needed
• Is able to deal with the pressures associated with working in a target driven department
• Confident in prioritising own workload and those of others
• Confident in using own initiative to problem solve.
• Good attention to detail and ability to concentrate for long periods of time.
• Is able to undertake instructions from senior staff members
• Is able to work alone or as part of a team.
Knowledge Essential
• IT literate
• Understanding of the principles of good customer care
• Knowledge of working in a pressure associated environment
• Knowledge of administration duties associated with a records department
Desirable
• Experience of data input
• Ability to integrate and work well as part of a team
• Basic understanding of the NHS
• Knowledge of a health records department, Good time management especially punctuality
• Is willing to go the extra 'mile' to achieve desired outcomes
• Has personal integrity
• Good command of spoken and written English
• Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to be tactful and sensitive when required
• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Understanding of Equal Opportunities policy
  
  St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce. At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.