A&E Activity Transcriber

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an A&E Activity Transcriber to join our friendly Emergency Department at KGH . This is a permanent role, and is for 20 hours per week. Flexibility is essential to support team working.,

• Reading and correctly transcribing (from notes that are not always clear and can be ambiguous) an analysis and interpretation of diagnostic and treatment notes written by clinical staff in patients notes. There are a range of options open to the post holder when making their decisions. The post holder is required to use a high depth of knowledge of ED classifications and protocols.
• On occasion challenging and negotiating with clinicians when requiring amendments to the chosen code. Ensuring that clinicians understand the financial and audit consequences of any proposed changes.
• Developing and maintaining in depth knowledge and expertise of the huge area of patient coding to ensure accurate, high quality and timely coding. Carrying out a programme of continuous personal development to ensure their knowledge and understanding is always up to date with the latest publications and thinking.
• Knowledge of the ECDS and NHS Data dictionary.
• Working with a variety of documented conditions, investigations and procedures. Problem solving for specialised services.
• The post holder will be expected to use a high degree of initiative to use the correct code from a range of options. Incorrect allocation may have a direct detrimental effect on the Trusts income under payments of results.
  
  The post holder will need to be self-motivated and demonstrate an ability to manage, organise and prioritise their own workloads in order to meet strict coding deadlines.
  
  Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.