Accredited Clinical Coder
6 months ago
Main Duties Extract, analyse and codify complex clinical information describing a patients diagnostic and procedural healthcare status within an episode of care using ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications. Ensure codified data is of high quality and accurate i.e., in line with all relevant National Clinical Coding Standards and Local Clinical Coding Policies. Ensure codified data is entered into the Patient Administration System (PAS) in a timely manner i.e., within defined local and national timescales. Responsible for supporting the Clinical Coding Team Leader in the day to day planning, organisation and delivery of clinical coding, overseeing workload, as well as working with medical staff on issues of clinical coding in order to ensure accurate, complete and timely information Where required work with other disciplines of staff who are necessary to the successful completion of accurate clinical coding i.e., clinicians and Senior Managers, providing and receiving complex information using persuasive skills as required.
Communicate complex coding rules to a range of staff involved in the coding process; medical, clinical and administrative staff, Senior Managers and external agencies, e.g. Coroners Office as appropriate. Work with Health Intelligence colleagues to ensure high standards of data quality of various data items e.g., consultant, speciality, date of admission is achieved as evidenced by quality metrics such as the Data Quality Maturity Index (DQMI).Understand and adhere to the departments Clinical CodingPolicy/Procedure document. With the support of the Clinical Coding Team Lead mentor Associate Clinical Coders.
Take day to day responsibility on training and mentoring of new team members, or less experienced team members, guiding, motivating as appropriate and overseeing workload. Work with the Clinical Coding Team Leads to support the organisation of the submission of codified data against defined local and national timescales. Work with the Clinical Coding Automation Lead to support validating and training clinical coding automation solutions. Validate missing patient information; contact clinicians and clerical staff as appropriate to locate clinical records and missing patient information.
To be regularly involved in complex departmental internal audits, actively leading workload consistency and accuracy checks, as required by senior team members. Support the Group in transformation and cost-improvement programmes that involve coded data as a mechanism for financial gains by critically examining working practices within the department to identify cost improvements and effective measures and support senior colleagues in the team in developing and implementing action plans.
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Accredited Clinical Coder
6 months ago
Northampton, United Kingdom Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust Full timeThe Clinical Coding service is a part of the Digital Division of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group (UHN) and is responsible for extracting and codifying complex clinical information that describes a patient's diagnostic and procedural healthcare status within an episode of care in a timely manner. The ability of the UHN Group to...
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Clinical Coder
6 months ago
Northampton, United Kingdom Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust Full timeThe Clinical Coding service is a part of the Digital Division of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group (UHN) and is responsible for extracting and codifying complex clinical information that describes a patient's diagnostic and procedural healthcare status within an episode of care in a timely manner. The ability of the UHN Group to...
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Clinical Coder
6 months ago
Northampton, United Kingdom Northampton General Hospital Full timeMain Duties With the support of experienced colleagues extract, analyse and codify complex clinicalinformation describing a patients diagnostic and procedural healthcare status within an episode of care using ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications. Ensure codified data is of high quality and accurate i.e., in line with all relevant National Clinical Coding...
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Clinical Coder
7 months ago
Northampton, United Kingdom Bugbrooke Medical Practice Full timeTo be responsible for the read-coding of relevant information into the patients electronic healthcare records on SystmOne clinical system, adhering to the practice coding policy. Read all incoming correspondence to the practice, accurately coding the relevant diagnosis / procedure / information in the patients records, deciding whether to send on to a GP,...
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Clinical scientist
6 months ago
Northampton, United Kingdom Northampton General Hospital Full timeJob summary Our group provides high quality scientific and technical advisory services in the field of radiation protection and diagnostic radiology physics. We provide services to a number of radiation employers, primarily NHS Trusts and breast screening programmes. A wide range of services are provided by scientific, technical and administrative...
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Sarc Consultant
6 months ago
Northampton, United Kingdom Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full timeYou will lead the award winning team providing a 24 hour service and comprising of Forensic Physicians, Crisis Workers, SARC Delivery Manager and SARC Operational Manager. In addition complainants are supported by a team of adult and child Independent Sexual Violence Advisers (ISVAs) including one who specialises in supporting complainants with complex...
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Aaa Screening Programme Clinical Skills Trainer
6 months ago
Northampton, United Kingdom Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust Full timeThe CST is responsible for screening technicians training and regular review of screening technicians for QA. The role of lead ultrasound clinician/ QA lead is regularly combined into the role of clinical skills trainer. The CST is there to provide support to all the staff in the team but mostly to the training of the technicians and the QA of images and...
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Specialist Mentor
6 months ago
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Specialist Registrar in Obstetrics
6 months ago
Northampton, United Kingdom Northampton General Hospital Full timeRegistrar Rota You will participate in the 1:9 rota. Rota frequency and work pattern out of hours is reviewed on a regular basis. Changes may be necessary in future to adapt to changes in the department. Teaching & Research You will have access to teaching on Wed & Fri afternoons. participate in teaching programmes directed at clinical students training...
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Senior Clinical Psychologist
3 weeks ago
Northampton, United Kingdom Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Full timeJob summary NHFT have an exciting opportunity to join our expanding perinatal psychology pathway. NHFT has an established award-winning Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Service which has expanded in line with the Long Term Plan for Mental Health. We are looking for a Senior Clinical Psychologist/ Applied Psychologist who has skills, experience and...
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Northampton, United Kingdom Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Full timeJob summary The post holder will be the designated Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist ( F/T) for the Mental Health Treatment Requirements (MHTR) Team within NHFT. The post will involve being the Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist for the MHTR within the county, one of 5 national pilot sites, for 12 Months - Fixed-Term - Maternity...
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Junior Trainee St1/st2 in Obstetrics
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Northampton, United Kingdom Northampton General Hospital Full timeOur team are flexible in approach and willing to make adaptions to suit the challenges presenting within an ever changing environment. The ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team is essential. You will work alongside a dynamic team supporting the junior rota covering a variety of duties will cover all areas of the department including: Labour...
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Locum Microbiology Consultant
6 months ago
Northampton, United Kingdom Northampton General Hospital Full timeLaboratory dutiesThe appointee will be expected to provide a comprehensive service, including authorisation and interpretation of results as well as day-to-day supervision of diagnostic methods and examination of specimens. There would also be expected to be involvement in policy and SOP preparation, responsibility for quality assurance performance within...
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Rehabilitation Therapist Lead
2 days ago
Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Appoint Healthcare Full timeKey ResponsibilitiesThis Clinical Psychologist role offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our service users. Your primary responsibilities will include:Conducting comprehensive assessments to identify service users' strengths, needs, and goals.Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans tailored to each service...
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Contact Lens Optician
6 months ago
Northampton, United Kingdom Specsavers Full time**Position**:Contact Lens Optician **Location**: Weedon Road, Northampton **Salary**:Up to 35K (Depending on optics experience) **Working Hours**:Full time or part time **Experience Level**:Role is suited to newly qualified or experienced contact lens professionals Specsavers in Weedon Road are looking for an experienced or newly qualified Contact Lens...
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Contact Lens Optician
5 months ago
Northampton, United Kingdom Specsavers Full time**Position**:Contact Lens Optician **Location**: Northampton **Salary**:Up to 35K (Depending on optics experience) **Working Hours**:Full time or part time **Experience Level**:Role is suited to newly qualified or experienced contact lens professionals Specsavers in Northampton are looking for an experienced or newly qualified Contact Lens Optician to join...
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Contact Lens Optician
6 months ago
Northampton, United Kingdom Specsavers Full time**Position**:Contact Lens Optician **Location**: Weedon Road, Northampton **Salary**:Up to 35K (Depending on optics experience) **Working Hours**:Full time or part time **Experience Level**:Role is suited to newly qualified or experienced contact lens professionals Specsavers in Weedon Road are looking for an experienced or newly qualified Contact Lens...
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Northampton, United Kingdom Sterling Cross Careers Full timeA fantastic opportunity is now available for a highly experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join a major Northamptonshire healthcare provider as an Advanced Pharmacist for Medicine Safety and Antimicrobial Stewardship.This organisation offers high-quality secondary care for people requiring medical and mental health support across the county – achieving an...
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Northampton, United Kingdom Sterling Cross Careers Full timeA fantastic opportunity is now available for a highly experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join a major Northamptonshire healthcare provider as an Advanced Pharmacist for Medicine Safety and Antimicrobial Stewardship.This organisation offers high-quality secondary care for people requiring physical and mental health support across the county – achieving an...
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Physician Associate
6 months ago
Northampton, United Kingdom The Mounts Medical Centre Full timeMMWF is a growing PCN (primary care network) which has four surgeries. All the surgeries are within the Northampton town. We have a diverse population and having someone who can speak multiple languages will be helpful but not essential. The Physician Associate (PA) main responsibility will be to provide medical care for the presenting patient from initial...