Job summary
Employer heading
Health Records Team Leader
Band 5
Thank you for your interest in working for Velindre University NHS Trust, which is a committed equal opportunities employer. The Trust welcomes applications from people who share our vision;
Velindre University NHS Trust will be recognised locally, nationally and internationally as a renowned organisation of excellence for patient and donor care, education and research.
our values;
- Caring
- Respectful
- Accountable
and who will complement our current experienced and specialist employees who are passionate about working in a Trust that has the ambition to provide world class services and care to patient and donors.
Velindre University NHS Trust holds a special place at the heart of healthcare in Wales. It is also an amazing organisation to work and to develop your career. The Trust comprises of two divisions, Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service. The Trust also hosts on behalf of the Welsh Government and NHS Wales, NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) and Health Technology Wales (HTW).
Velindre University NHS Trust provides our employees with a favourable salary and reward / staff benefits & support package.
For more information on this vacancy please contact the recruiting manager, who will be pleased to discuss their employment opportunity with you.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
The Trust also reserves the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement at any stage of the process, to enable internal staff requiring to be redeployed in suitable roles.
Posts may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and Professional Registration Check.
For more information on our Trust Employee Reward and Benefit’s Package please visit the Velindre University NHS Trust website.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed
Job overview
An exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team as the Health Records Team Leader at Velindre University NHS Trust.
The Health Records Team Leader will be responsible for the smooth and efficient running of all operational aspects of Health Records Library Services and will include staff management issues. They will be responsible for the management of Health Records Systems in accordance with Trust and Departmental policies on Record Management Standards and procedures. To provide training to staff within the Health Records Library and other staff throughout Velindre NHS Trust on Health Records issues.
Main duties of the job
Working closely with all users to achieve a more efficient and effective service. The post holder will review tasks, establish team working to increase productivity and reduce duplications of effort to help enhance job enrichment. They will provide the day to day supervision of the Health Records staff, including the co-ordination of annual leave and the provision of cover. Monitor and oversee the training needs for the staff within their team and provide guidance.
They will be responsible for the management of Health Records Systems in accordance with Trust and Departmental policies on Record Management Standards and procedures. To provide training to staff within the Health Records and other staff throughout Velindre NHS Trust on Health Records issues.
The Health Records Team Leader will provide cross cover for the Health Records Medical Secretarial Team Lead as required to support service.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and our award-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more: https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential criteria
- Specialist Knowledge of Health Records Management
- Evidence of Continuous professional development
- Experience in dealing with all disciplines of staff.
- Specialist knowledge of Health Records systems
Desirable criteria
- Degree in Health Informatics
- IQT Silver
- Medical Secretarial Diploma
- Knowledge of NHS systems
- Supervisory Team Leader experience
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Excellent Communication skills both written and verbal
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to motivate and support team members
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
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
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tracy Bell
- Job title
- Health Records Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02920 615888
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