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 Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.To manage and develop the Health Records Service in line with NHS Lothian strategic and operational plans, engage and influence National Health Records strategy. The post is accountable for the successful delivery of a comprehensive, efficient and secure Health Records service, including overall responsibility for all departmental health records services supporting acute, community and primary care sectors, inpatient and outpatient administrative services, medical/legal services, records storage / retrieval, clinical coding, statutory returns and data quality aspects of health records and associated information services.Responsibilities

Overall NHS Lothian responsibility for all aspects of the Health Records Service and Health Records Information, including the provision of expert advice on Health Records matters and reporting and monitoring of information to Clinical Divisions.Investigate, advise, communicate and report on highly complex and contentious Health Records information (such as those affecting NHS Lothian waiting times and National Returns) within NHS Lothian and externally to NSS/PHS and the Scottish Executive.Interpret, develop, implement and update policies in relation to the management of Health Records Service, and provide strategic planning and business case information.Ensure strict compliance with Health Records Standard Operating Procedures used across all health records departmental functions to deliver an efficient and effective service.Deliver financial balance across the Health Records function.Important notices

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please complete and submit your application at an early stage.We cannot accept late applications; please ensure your application is submitted early.Recruitment notices

The email address you provide will be used for notifications. Please check your Junk and Spam inboxes as notifications may go directly to these.We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.Eligibility to work

To work in the United Kingdom, you must demonstrate that you have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.As part of pre-employment checks, NHS Scotland Boards will check entitlement to work in the UK. This can be evidenced through various routes including visas and EU settled/pre-settled status. For more information, refer to the GOV.UK website (note: remove or replace link as needed).For specific post types, sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health and Care Worker Visa may be possible if the employer is a licensed Sponsor and salary thresholds are met.It is essential that you have checked you have the appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible for sponsorship before submitting your application.Regulatory requirements

This post requires PVG Scheme membership/record. If not currently a PVG member for the required regulatory group, an application to Disclosure Scotland must be deemed satisfactory before starting in post.Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check. If the post is assessed as a regulated role, joining the PVG Scheme is required. Any changes will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. For details, see Disclosure Scotland changes.For further information on the role and the skills/experience required, see the job description and person specification. If you have questions, please contact ..... full job details .....