Records Services Scanning Coordinator inYork inYork PUBLISHED 28 JUN 2024

A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully.
Would you like to be part of a team at the forefront of a new service across our Trust?



Why are we going digital? Our goal to achieve a paper-light Trust will enable our patients to have greater access to their care records and access to an expanding set of NHS accredited health and care apps and digital information services.


To achieve this goal we are looking for highly motivated, capable and pro-active individuals to deliver and help develop the Scanning Team within the Health Records Department.

The role involves being responsible for the scanning of patient documents, delivering a high quality service for all service users and providing a comprehensive, confidential, and effective scanning service to the Trust.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with; good communication skills, excellent team working, organisational and time management skills. As this is a new service the post holders will be expected to work closely with the project leads and external departments to help roll out and improve the service as it expands.


This is cross-site and you will be required to work from both York Hospital and our Clifton Moor site.


There are key processes of scanning and all Scanning Coordinators will be required to rotate between the following processes as per the departmental rota.

  • Collection of records
  • Indexing of records
  • Preparation of records
  • Scanning of records
  • Quality Checking of scanned records

Other aspects of the role will include offering relief support to the Management team in supervising Records Services Operatives in creating and updating process and procedure documentation relating to the scanning of medical records.


Application Tip!

Applications are shortlisted on how they meet the essential criteria, please ensure you demonstrate examples of these when submitting your application.



Our Benefits


We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
  • A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Charlotte Evison Job title: Records Services Operations Manager Email address: Telephone number:
Would you like to be part of a team at the forefront of a new service across our Trust?


Why are we going digital? Our goal to achieve a paper-light Trust will enable our patients to have greater access to their care records and access to an expanding set of NHS accredited health and care apps and digital information services.

To achieve this goal we are looking for highly motivated, capable and pro-active individuals to deliver and help develop the Scanning Team within the Health Records Department.

The role involves being responsible for the scanning of patient documents, delivering a high quality service for all service users and providing a comprehensive, confidential, and effective scanning service to the Trust.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with; good communication skills, excellent team working, organisational and time management skills. As this is a new service the post holders will be expected to work closely with the project leads and external departments to help roll out and improve the service as it expands.

This is cross-site and you will be required to work from both York Hospital and our Clifton Moor site.

There are key processes of scanning and all Scanning Coordinators will be required to rotate between the following processes as per the departmental rota.

  • Collection of records
  • Indexing of records
  • Preparation of records
  • Scanning of records
  • Quality Checking of scanned records

Other aspects of the role will include offering relief support to the Management team in supervising Records Services Operatives in creating and updating process and procedure documentation relating to the scanning of medical records.

Application Tip!

Applications are shortlisted on how they meet the essential criteria, please ensure you demonstrate examples of these when submitting your application.


Our Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
  • A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Charlotte Evison Job title: Records Services Operations Manager Email address: Telephone number:
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