Description
The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Medical Records Officer to join their team on a bank shifts basis.
The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing patient records for upcoming clinics, admissions, investigations, and procedures. This includes ensuring all required documentation is accurately filed and accessible for clinical teams, locating and retrieving patient notes efficiently, and handling patient information with the highest standards of confidentiality and discretion.
Key responsibilities:
- Prepare patient records for upcoming clinics, admissions, investigations, and procedures
- Ensure all required documentation is accurately filed and accessible for clinical teams
- Locate and retrieve patient notes efficiently when requested by clinical, admin, or legal teams
- Handle patient information with the highest standards of confidentiality and discretion
- Support clinicians and administrative teams by ensuring timely access to complete and accurate records
- Use electronic systems to log, update, and search patient data accurately
Requirements:
- Previous administrative experience, ideally in a healthcare or records-focused role
- Good understanding of confidentiality, GDPR, and information governance
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good organisational skills and ability to manage time and priorities effectively
- Comfortable working with IT systems and databases
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and respectful manner
Salary and benefits:
- Up to £12.79 per hour (depending on level of experience, training, and qualification)
- 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
- Private Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
- Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
- Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
- Non-contributory life insurance
- Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
- Access to resources, tools, and services to support your wellbeing
- Employee recognition programmes
- Industry-leading training and development opportunities