Overview
Medical Records Clerk - 20 hrs - 6 Months Fixed Term
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to join our busy administration team providing a professional and effective Medical Records Service for the Trust. Medical Records staff ensure the efficient storage, use and provision of medical records to support patient care. All Medical Records Clerks share the same job description and may be assigned to work in any of the roles outlined within that description. This is a fixed-term 6-month contract. The 20-hour post will primarily be worked Monday to Friday; however all staff are contracted to work 5 over 7 days and you will therefore be expected to work weekends and bank holidays where needed.
Responsibilities
* Input and extract information from a number of Trust Patient Administrative Systems; strong computer literacy is essential.
* Provide an efficient Health Records service maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality at all times.
* Support patient care through the efficient storage, use and provision of medical records.
* Work as part of a very busy team or on your own initiative as required.
* Be able to handle significant physical effort whilst moving and handling medical records.
Qualifications and Skills
* Good communication and customer service skills; friendly, caring, and professional approach.
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to evidence these attributes at all times.
* An appreciation and understanding of the confidential nature of the work.
* Ability to adapt to a busy environment and manage tasks effectively.
About the Trust
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
Values & Behaviours
* Compassion
* Accountability
* Respect
* Excellence
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ and Disabled people.
Benefits
Benefits include: flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, and support with stress, bereavement, relationships, and finances.
Notes
The job description provides an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. This advert closes on Monday 15 Sep 2025.
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