The Role
To interpret and translate the clinical records for inpatient, day case 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 Lanarkshire
Have 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 bring
1. A minimum of 2 years Health Records experience within the NHS dealing with computerised records.
2. A good knowledge of PAS modules and other systems.
3. A good knowledge of Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology.
4. This knowledge should be obtained by completing the relevant ISD training course.
5. A good knowledge of OPCS4 and ICD10 classifications, gained by completing the official ISD training course.
6. To be able to use initiative and judgement in relation to complex clinical summaries.
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It would be great if you also have
7. Educated to Standard Grade or SVQ2 level, ECDL or equivalent
8. Knowledge of patient journey and interaction with other specialities
9. Handle patient records in line with Health Records protocols
Contract type
Permanent
Full time
37 hours
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in Health Records within University Hospital Wishaw
The working pattern for this role will be confirmed by the hiring manager.
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!
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 include:
10. A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
11. A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
12. Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the )
13. Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
14. Occupational health services
15. Employee counselling services
16. Work-life Balance policies and procedures
NHS 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 Information
For 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 .