Health Records SupervisorNHS
Job summary
The Health Records Service establishes policy, objectives, staff responsibilities, operating relationships and standards that are aligned to the services we provide, guided by legal obligations as set out in legislation such as The Public Records Act 1958, The UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 and The Records Management code of Practice for Health and Social Care 2022.
If you are a highly motivated and hardworking individual who would like a new challenge, working within our busy Digitised Health Records Team as a supervisor may be the role for you.
We are looking for excellent communication and organisational skills together with a confident and pleasant telephone manner. Good IT skills as well as a keen eye for detail and ability to multitask are skills that are vital in this busy role, as you will be supporting the team with a range of administrative tasks. Ideally the post holder will need experience of staff management.
Please note that certain aspects of the role can be physically demanding.
Main duties of the job
Lead and work collaboratively with their team to ensure that a professional health records service is delivered to the clinical teams.
Encourage wider team working across all departments and Hospital sites.
Involvement and awareness of emerging technologies, such as Robotic Processing Automation.
Managing the workload for the team, providing a scan on demand service ensuring the effective delivery of Digitised Health records for Hospital admissions and outpatient appointments.
Encourage and introduce new ways of working, whilst maintaining operational service delivery.
Providing support and leadership to the teams, including sickness management and performance monitoring.
Delivering an effective and efficient service, providing cover when necessary for other supervisors across the service
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
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About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.
We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.