We encourage applications from all candidates with protected characteristics, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates, and those from the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.
Job Overview
We are looking for a motivated and proactive professional to become a key member of the management team within our busy Health Records Service. This role offers an exciting opportunity in the first steps of line management.
This position is based in the Health Records Service at Online House. There is an expectation of flexibility to work across departments once training is complete.
Main duties
* To assist in ensuring the provision of a high quality and cost-effective Health Records Service.
* Ensure staff with the Health Records Service under their leadership are trained to the highest level.
* The Health Records Officer will be responsible for the smooth and efficient running of all aspects of Health Records services and will include staff management issues.
* To be responsible for the management of Health Records systems in accordance with Health Board and departmental policies on Record Management standards and procedures.
* To provide support to both staff and managers as required.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Benefits
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in‑house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications, professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes, flexible working and a healthy work life balance. We also provide occupational health support and a commitment to wellbeing.
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Good standard of education
* Evidence of continual professional development
* Sound knowledge of Microsoft systems
* Detailed knowledge of PAS
* Understanding of Health Board policies & procedures including HR
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge of Health Records systems & processes
* Foundation Certificate of the Institute of Health Records & Information Management
* Knowledge of WAG guidelines
Experience
Essential criteria
* Recent superisory experience
* Experienced PAS user
* Demonstrate leadership skills
Desirable criteria
* Experience of dealing with all disciplines of staff
Skills & Attributes
Essential criteria
* Good communication skills
* Ability to work effectively with clinicians
* Ability to influence & persuade others
* Ability to manage difficult situations under pressure
* Ability to deliver training
* Excellent organisational skills
* Ability to develop good & effective employee relations
* Ability to use own initiative & meet deadlines
* Ability to lead & motivate a team
* Approachable & sympathetic to staff needs
* Flexible to the needs of the service
* Ability to work & problem solve under pressure whilst achieving targets
* Demonstrate commitment to achieving high quality standards of work
* Accurate & methodical in all apsects of work
Other
Essential criteria
* Welsh Speaker (level 1) or willingness to work towards
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