Job summary The post holder will support the Clinical Coding Department by entering data accurately into the Patient Administration System. Collect medical records from the inpatient and day case wards for all patient discharges and tracking them onto the system accurately and in accordance with Trust policies and procedures for all patient discharges. The post-holder will work closely with administrative staff across the Trust, focusing on delivering significant but sustainable improvements in the quality of data whilst maintaining the departmental medical records throughput. Main duties of the job To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached. About us Thank you for your interest in this role. Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020. The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care. For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England. Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you. Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us. Date posted 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 214-CEN-6710484 Job locations Kings Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton-In-Ashfield NG17 4JL Job description Job responsibilities To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached. Job description Job responsibilities To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Strong Microsoft Office Applications including Word and Excel (basic pivot tables and formulae) Advanced keyboard skills Good numeracy and literacy skills Good problem solving skills Methodical with strong attention to accuracy of data input onto the PAS system Information Governance awareness Awareness of the importance of confidentiality in a healthcare setting Desirable Worked in a Health Care environment Working in data entry, health information or health care records experience Knowledge of NHS data standards and data quality issues Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education with GCSE/A level or equivalent experience ECDL or equivalent experience Experience Essential Ability to work under own initiative to prioritise and plan workload Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines Organised and logical approach Good written and verbal communication skills (e.g. ability to discuss/explain complex data issues with operational staff) Ability to develop collaborative working relationships Ability to ensure behaviour reflects values of the organisation Ability to work with sensitivity/tact, including a commitment to confidentiality Resilient and able to work in a pressurised environment to meet required deadlines An effective team member Flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the service Experience of working independently and in a team orientated collaborative environment Desirable Experience of Medway PAS/hospital systems Good data verification skills to ensure accuracy of data input Person Specification Knowledge Essential Strong Microsoft Office Applications including Word and Excel (basic pivot tables and formulae) Advanced keyboard skills Good numeracy and literacy skills Good problem solving skills Methodical with strong attention to accuracy of data input onto the PAS system Information Governance awareness Awareness of the importance of confidentiality in a healthcare setting Desirable Worked in a Health Care environment Working in data entry, health information or health care records experience Knowledge of NHS data standards and data quality issues Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education with GCSE/A level or equivalent experience ECDL or equivalent experience Experience Essential Ability to work under own initiative to prioritise and plan workload Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines Organised and logical approach Good written and verbal communication skills (e.g. ability to discuss/explain complex data issues with operational staff) Ability to develop collaborative working relationships Ability to ensure behaviour reflects values of the organisation Ability to work with sensitivity/tact, including a commitment to confidentiality Resilient and able to work in a pressurised environment to meet required deadlines An effective team member Flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the service Experience of working independently and in a team orientated collaborative environment Desirable Experience of Medway PAS/hospital systems Good data verification skills to ensure accuracy of data input Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Kings Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton-In-Ashfield NG17 4JL Employer's website https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)