Health Records Manager

The Role
The Health Records Manager is responsible for the entire operational management and leadership of the Health Records Department including responsibility for its performance, development, resources and activity through a delegated budget.
NHS Lanarkshire
Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
What we\’ll need you to bring

• The Health Records Manager is responsible for the entire operational management and leadership of the Health Records Department including responsibility for its performance, development, resources and activity through a delegated budget.
• The post holder should be educated to degree level or equivalent qualification preferably in a business management discipline. In addition they should have a demonstrable track record and vast knowledge and skills gained within Health Records Service or healthcare administrative support function.
• Institute of Health Records and Information Management (IHRIM) diploma is preferable but not essential.
• In depth specialist knowledge of legislation, for example, Data Protection Act 1998, Access to Health Records Act 1990 and Freedom of Information Act (2004).
• In-depth specialist knowledge of Health Records procedures, diagnostic coding systems, data definitions and NHS data systems.
• Up to date knowledge of national guidelines relating to Electronic Health Records, QIS, Risk Management, Caldicott and the Clinical Governance agenda relating to Records Management.
• Knowledge and understanding of National Initiatives
• Leadership skills and the ability to create cohesive effective team working.
• Experience of Patient Administration Systems.
• Evidence of successful management of change in a large complex organisation.
• Experience of Microsoft Office packages: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Skills In The Following

• Ability to work collaboratively with other Health professionals.
• The ability to plan, organise, direct and control staff.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and also as a team member.
• Experience of successfully building and developing teams.
• Analytical, information and IT skills.
• Motivational and influencing skills.
• Supportive of others.
• Logical and calm manner.
• Ability to prioritise.
• The postholder must be able to create an atmosphere of trust and
• co-operation during periods of rapid and complex change.

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It would be great if you also have

• Institute of Health Records and Information Management (IHRIM) diploma is preferable but not essential
• Extensive experience within a Health Records environment with relevant management experience
• Experience of implementing digital change processes
• Knowledge of how future digital solutions could be deployed across the NHS
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage projects

Contract type
Permanent
Full time
37 hours
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in Health Records within University Hospital Wishaw
The working pattern for this role Mon – Fri 09:00 – 17:00
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
Please contact Kristoffer Goldie, Health Records Manager – UHW on
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Carla Vargas, Recruitment Administrator on (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)
Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Some Of NHS Lanarkshire’s Benefits Include

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
• Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• Occupational health services
• Employee counselling services
• Work-life Balance policies and procedures

NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage. #J-18808-Ljbffr