Medical Records Clerk
Location: Building 17, Units 2-6, Lingfield Point, McMullen Road, Darlington, DL1 1RW
Pay Rate: £12.90 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm (37.5 hours per week)
Contract: Temporary assignment with potential for longer-term opportunities
Working Pattern: Office-based role

About the Role
We are currently recruiting for a detail-oriented Medical Records Clerk to join a busy records management team based in Darlington. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with strong administrative and organisational skills who enjoy working with accurate record keeping and structured processes.
In this role, you will be responsible for creating, updating, maintaining, and retrieving patient medical records while ensuring the highest standards of accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance. The position combines administrative duties with physical record handling, making it ideal for candidates who are comfortable working with both digital systems and paper-based records.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain patient medical records in accordance with local file management procedures.
• Manage electronic and paper-based filing systems, ensuring records are accurately stored and maintained.
• Retrieve, deliver, and file patient records to support daily operations, urgent requests, and project requirements.
• Review medical records for completeness and accuracy, taking appropriate action to maintain record integrity.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive patient information in accordance with established procedures.
• Support the Medical Records department with a range of clerical and administrative duties.
• Ensure records are organised, accessible, and managed in line with operational requirements.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support departmental objectives and service delivery.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous administrative or clerical experience.
• Good level of computer literacy and confidence using databases and IT systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to maintain accuracy while managing large volumes of records.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Comfortable undertaking manual handling duties and physical activity as part of the role.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and time management skills.

What's in It for You?

• Comprehensive training and ongoing support.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a healthcare records environment.
• Monday to Friday working hours with no weekend working.
• Supportive team environment with clear processes and training.
• Potential for longer-term opportunities for successful candidates.

Additional Information

• Candidates must provide their own safety footwear.
• All offers of employment are subject to pre-employment screening, referencing checks, and a DBS check.
• This role requires a good level of physical fitness as manual handling forms part of the day-to-day responsibilities.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.