Role Overview
This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin. The role is open to all applicants, but initial shortlisting will prioritize applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Records Services Manager
The Records Services Manager is responsible and accountable for overall Records Management (Corporate and Health Records) for the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust and Cornwall Foundation NHS Trust. The post holder will direct the overall management and planning of this department, review, update and implement service documents, and ensure compliance across the Trust. The postholder will provide leadership and expert advice on records management across the Trust, and will play a key role in the transition from paper‑based records to electronic records as part of the eNotes programme.
Key Responsibilities
* Overall management and planning of the Records Management department.
* Review, update and implement service documents.
* Ensure compliance across the Trust.
* Provide leadership and expert advice on records management.
* Lead the transition from paper‑based records to electronic records (eNotes programme).
Organisational Context
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 500,000 people, employs approximately 6,700 staff and operates with a budget of approximately £580 million. The Trust partners with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, and is a research‑active organisation.
Requirements & Processes
* Identity checks
* Professional registration and qualification checks
* Employment history and reference checks
* Work health assessments
* Criminal record check standards
* Right to work checks
Additional Notes
* We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
* Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.
This advert closes on Monday 30 Mar 2026.
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