Medical Records Officer; Bank

Medical Records Officer (Bank) - Circle Health Group

Southend Private Hospital – Bank shifts –
Salary: Up to £12.52 per hour (based on experience, training, and qualification).

Southend Private Hospital has recently been awarded OUTSTANDING by the CQC.

We have an opportunity for a Medical Records Officer to join our team in the Medical Records department at Southend Private Hospital, a part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare. This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, supplementing staffing levels during busy periods and covering existing staff during annual leave or absence.

• 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.
• Comply with GDPR, Caldicott principles, and local information governance policies.
• Use electronic systems (e.g., hospital PAS, EMR, or EPR platforms) to log, update, and search patient data accurately.

• 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.

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate. Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values. More about our philosophy:

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