226129 (MG) Head of Health Records

Overview

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Lothian Health Records Service leadership role to manage and develop the Health Records Service in line with strategic and operational plans, engage and influence National Health Records strategy, and ensure a comprehensive, efficient and secure service across acute, community and primary care sectors.Overall NHS Lothian responsibility for all aspects of the Health Records Service and Health Records Information, including expert advice on Health Records matters and reporting and monitoring of information to Clinical Divisions, with communication and reporting on highly complex Health Records information within NHS Lothian and externally.To work within policy development, policy implementation, strategic planning and business case information, ensuring compliance with Health Records Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across all functions and delivering financial balance for the Health Records function.Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early when sufficient applications are received. Please apply early to avoid missing out.We will support disabled candidates and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment practices. A right to work in the UK is a legal requirement for this post.As part of pre-employment checks, NHS Scotland Boards will check entitlement to work in the UK. Sponsorship may be possible for certain posts via a UK Skilled Worker/Health and Care Worker visa if criteria are met and the employer is a licensed sponsor. It is essential that you have the appropriate right to work in the UK or that sponsorship eligibility applies before submitting your application. PVG scheme membership/record is required where applicable, and some roles may require additional criminal record checks due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025. For details, please refer to GOV.UK guidance or contact the Hiring Team.For more information on role specifics, click the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If you have questions, please contact David.Stibbards@nhs.scot.Seniorirty level

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