Medical Records Officer (Bank)

Circle Health Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent healthcare provider in Sheffield is seeking a Medical Records Officer for a bank role. You will be responsible for managing patient records, ensuring confidentiality, and supporting clinical and administrative teams. Ideal candidates will have previous administrative experience, a strong attention to detail, and proficiency with IT systems. Competitive hourly pay is offered for the role.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience in a healthcare or records-focused role.
• Good understanding of confidentiality, GDPR, and information governance.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage time and priorities effectively.
• Comfortable working with IT systems and databases.
• Strong communication skills and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient records for clinics and admissions.
• Ensure all documentation is accurately filed and accessible.
• Retrieve patient notes efficiently for clinical teams.
• Handle patient information with confidentiality.
• Support teams by ensuring access to accurate records.
• Use electronic systems to log and search patient data.

Skills

Administrative experience

Understanding of confidentiality

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

IT systems proficiency

Communication skills

Job description

Medical Records Officer (Bank)
Thornbury Hospital
Bank Shifts
Salary: Up to £12.21 per hour
(depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Thornbury Hospital in Sheffield is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Medical Records Officer to join their team of staff in the Medical Records department.

This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence. Candidates must be available to work during the office hours of 07:30 - 19:00 Monday - Thursday, and 07:30 - 18:00 on a Friday.

Duties of this role include:

• Prepare patient records for upcoming clinics, admissions, investigations, and procedures.
• Ensure all required documentation (e.g., consent forms, test results, referral letters) is accurately filed and accessible for clinical teams.
• Locate and retrieve patient notes efficiently when requested by clinical, admin, or legal teams.
• Handle patient information with the highest standards of confidentiality and discretion.
• Support clinicians and administrative teams by ensuring timely access to complete and accurate records.
• Use electronic systems (e.g., hospital PAS, EMR, or EPR platforms) to log, update, and search patient data accurately.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Previous administrative experience, ideally in a healthcare or records-focused role.
• Good understanding of confidentiality, GDPR, and information governance.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage time and priorities effectively.
• Comfortable working with IT systems and databases.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and respectful manner.

Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.