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Reporting to the Divisional Head of Health Records and working as a member of the Digital and Information Team, this is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated manager with a proven record in leading teams through development and change. This is an excellent opportunity to lead and support the development of the Health Records service and the implementation of the Electronic Health Record.
NHS Fife serves a population of approximately 374,000, through the provision of a comprehensive range of Acute, Mental Health and Community Care services. The role offers a unique and rewarding career, working closely with health care professionals you will be responsible for the ongoing development of all aspects of health records management for the acute services division.
The department is responsible for circa 200 staff working across multiple acute sites. The post involves working with a range of senior stakeholders, colleagues within Digital and Information, as well as with other NHS Scotland Boards.
You must be able to demonstrate significant experience in Heath Records management, including skills in staff management & development, financial management plus demonstrate a sound knowledge of the benefits associated with digitising the health record. You will recognise the benefits of collaborative working, possess a strong work ethic, and demonstrate strong communication, negotiation, leadership, and organisational skills. You will have the knowledge, skills and competencies typically gathered during the performance of a similar role or have the varied experience and demonstrable competencies for this post. You will need to be a self-starter and have a very keen interest in how IT and digital technologies are necessary to support our clinical services.
You must be able to travel throughout Fife regularly and sometimes across Scotland as required.
For informal enquiries, please contact Mrs Gail Watt, Divisional Head of Health Records on 01592 643355 ext 28742.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
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. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.