The Role To lead and direct NHS Lanarkshire’s Health Records Team; developing and delivering health records administrative services and intelligence functions, enabling NHS Lanarkshire to fully benefit from digitisation of clinical records, EPR and patient digital services in response to the prioritised strategic initiatives set by the Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorate. To lead the development of leading edge digitised administrative services to help achieve NHS Lanarkshire’s strategic objectives. The role involves taking a broad approach to redesign of administrative services, service improvement and development of performance management reporting. Responsible for the day to day management of the Health Records Service within NHS Lanarkshire to support the organisation through the use of digital services to fully exploit corporate systems in support of operational delivery and Patient scheduling across NHS Lanarkshire and its operating divisions. To participate in the development of a Health Records Strategy aligned to the wider Digital Health and Care Strategy within NHS Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire! Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services. We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas. What we'll need you to bring Education and Experience Educated to post-graduate degree or working towards Masters level, preferably in Health Records Management and/or statistics, or equivalent level with a comprehensive knowledge and experience of Health Records management standards gained through experience within the area of practice and expertise, but also the ability to demonstrate the required breadth and depth of knowledge required to effectively and efficiently manage workload. Requirement to demonstrate a background of success in operating at a strategic management level within an organisation and impacting on the broader organisational agenda. Skills and Knowledge Broad Health Records Management knowledge underpinned by wide experience in the associated disciplines of staff management and service development. Knowledge of national, strategic objectives within NHS Scotland Is an experienced leader and demonstrates the ability to deliver to performance and organisational targets Experience in planning and analytical skills Commitment to achieving high quality customer service and support quality care Partnership working and relationship building with clinicians, managers, stakeholder groups as well as partner organisations Understanding of the contribution of Health Records Management and Data Quality to patient care Can recognise priorities and key issues and take a consistent approach to them Demonstrate intent to give direction so that others can meet stated requirements consistent with long term organisational and performance objectives / targets Excellent oral and written communication skills suitable for multi-professional interaction at all levels Keen awareness of the political environment, influences and processes Able to translate business/clinical demand into potential digitised administrative solutions Self motivated, assertive and confident with drive and enthusiasm Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence. It would be great if you also have Management qualification, Programme/Project Management qualification eg PRINCE 2 or MSP Significant demonstrable management experience within a large and complex organisation Experience of delivery of major/complex projects to time, cost and quality Good experience and knowledge of modern IT and its application within wide ranging change management activities In depth specialist knowledge and experience of Health systems, application of NHS national and local datasets and analytical/reporting methods Excellent leadership skills and ability to give direction to others Advanced keyboard skills due to the extensive use of computers and software including highly developed knowledge of data capture, analysis, business intelligence and business support packages and products eg Excel, SPSS, Project, PMS, MSTR Contract type Permanent Full time 37 hours Location and Working Pattern This role will be based in Kirklands, Bothwell The working pattern for this role Mon-Fri; 9:00-5:00 Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations. Looking to find out more? If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you! Please contact Lorraine Taggart, Head of Information and Records Management, on Lorraine.Taggart@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact David Murray, Recruitment Administrator on david.murray3@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email) Why NHS Lanarkshire? Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career. Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include: A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service A minimum of 8 days of public holidays Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension ) Paid sick leave increasing with length of service Occupational health services Employee counselling services Work-life Balance policies and procedures NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page. Further Information For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage. 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