Medical Records Administrator | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Sussex Premier Health are looking for a new colleague to join the team within medical records working 20 hours a week Monday to Friday.
Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for paperwork then this role will suit you. This is a pivotal role for the hospital ensuring that the Consultants, Nurses and the admin team have a complete set of patient notes.
- To source medical records for forthcoming admissions
- Assist all departments with filing of medical records
- Ensure that notes are filed correctly
- Manage ordering of files from NDC, ensuring that key stages are communicated to staff
- Assist with medical records audit as and when required.
- Deal with SARS requests as per guidelines, and within timescales, including medical legal requests from solicitors.
- Working alongside ESHT health records and policies, sort & destroy, and ensure date patient notes are kept up to date in the medical records store
- Collate patient & medical documentation and file in correct order into the patient medical records folder
- Working alongside the bookings and ward team ensuring all notes for admissions are available for the nursing staff and Consultants
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
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Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
This advert closes on Monday 23 Nov 2026
Medical Records Administrator | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in St Leonards employer: ESHT
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for Clinical Support Workers at the Bexhill Irvine Unit. With a strong focus on staff development and a commitment to high-quality rehabilitation services, employees benefit from ongoing training opportunities and a friendly team atmosphere that fosters personal and professional growth. Working in this dynamic setting not only allows you to make a meaningful impact on patient care but also ensures that no two days are ever the same.
