Information Assistant (Clinical Coding)

The Role

The Information Assistant within Clinical Coding will provide support to Clinical Coding manager by compiling staff worklists and generating coding reports for distribution to acute sites management teams. You will be responsible for training new staff and ongoing support of current clinical coders and you will also be expected to contribute toward achieving 95% target.

You will have knowledge of patient journey (ADT) and interaction with other specialities. It is expected you will also possess good understanding of OPCS4 and ICD10 classifications, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, as this will be used on a regular basis within the role.

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

• Educated to HNC level, with a high numerical and statistical content and further skills gained through a mixture of experience and internal formal training
• Experience working in an information / statistics environment with prior NHS experience an advantage
• A specialist knowledge and experience of application of NHS data definitions, information standards and policies is required
• Effective and sure communication skills are required to present, advise on analyses and implications; provide instruction and guidance on procedures and standards
• An ability to identify and resolve straightforward technical and organisational obstacles to the information production process is required
• Planning and organising of own workload is required to manage requirements of mandatory routine with non-routine requests and participation in short-term and ongoing internal and external working groups

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Contract type

Permanent

Full time

37 hours

Location and Working Pattern

This role will be based in Clinical Coding within University Hospital Wishaw. The working pattern for this role Monday to Friday between hours of 08 : 00-18 : 00, however flexible working hours are available with a blended approach to working from office and WFH.

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, on [email protected]

For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Lynn Deas, Recruitment Administrator on [email protected] (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 include :

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 recruitment webpage.

Additional Information for Applicants

NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent-regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

Right to Work within the UK

NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK.

We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. UK Visas & Immigration rules are available at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to check eligibility in advance of applying for vacancies in NHS Lanarkshire.

Please note that all Band 1 and Band 2 posts are not eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route.

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