Clinical Coder

The RoleTo interpret and translate the clinical records for inpatient, daycase and outpatient episodes into international classifications to form part of a national and local data set ensuring accuracy, consistency and compliance with national standards and definitions and for use within the Electronic Patient Record (EPR).NHS LanarkshireHave you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.What we'll need you to bringA good knowledge of PAS modules and other systems.A good knowledge of Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology.This knowledge should be obtained by completing the relevant ISD training course.A good knowledge of OPCS4 and ICD10 classifications, gained by completing the official ISD training course.To be able to use initiative and judgement in relation to complex clinical summaries.It would be great if you also haveEducated to Standard Grade or SVQ2 level, ECDL or equivalent.Knowledge of patient journey and interaction with other specialities.Oral and written extracting skills and ability to interpret clinical information to provide appropriate classifications.Computer literate with keyboard skills for data entry.Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.Contract typePermanentFull time37 hoursLocation and Working PatternThis role will be based in Health Recordswithin University Hospital Wishaw.The working pattern for this role Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00.Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.Looking to find out more?If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!Please contact Karen Hay, Clinical Coding Manager on Karen.Hay@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Anna Zastawnik-Baran, Recruitment Administrator on Anna.Zastawnik-Baran@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)Why NHS Lanarkshire?Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.Some Of NHS Lanarkshire’s Benefits IncludeA minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of serviceA minimum of 8 days of public holidaysMembership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)Paid sick leave increasing with length of serviceOccupational health servicesEmployee counselling servicesWork-life Balance policies and proceduresNHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.Further InformationFor more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.