Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Ophthalmology Health Records Clerk to join our team within Singleton Hospital.
We offer a positive and flexible work environment. Working as part of a team. Full time hours available, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.30 am and 5.30 pm
The post holder will be required to have previous clerical/ administrative
experience with good communication skills. They should have a positive approach to the needs of the service, be motivated and ready for the next challenge. They should enjoy working as part of a busy and friendly team.
This post is a permanent position
Main duties of the job
To be the Ophthalmology medical records clerk responsible for the organising and prepping of all clinical notes for the ophthalmology service running from Singleton hospital.
Act as an administration assistant for the department, the role will require the post holder to provide administration services which will include good
communication skills and the production of documents, updating of systems, collating of information, mail distribution, filing, typing, booking venues etc.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organization.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Educated to vocation level 2
Desirable criteria
2. Knowledge of WPAS, iFIT
3. IT qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Experience working in an administrative role
5. Knowledge of data protection
Desirable criteria
6. Experience working within medical records departments within the NHS
Skills
Essential criteria
7. IT skills
8. Communication skills
Desirable criteria
9. Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
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Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Welsh language skills are desirable