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University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust are seeking to recruit a Trainee Clinical Coder to join our team of talented and experienced clinical coders. This is a permanent, full-time position which includes on the job training to become a qualified clinical coder.

The successful applicant will become a member of the Cross Bay Clinical Coding Team within the Trust. Working in a dynamic, digitally enabled environment, they will work to clinically code activity across all 3 sites including Furness General Hospital, Royal Lancaster Infirmary and Westmorland General Hospital. They will primarily be responsible for the timely and accurate coding of hospital activity but will also participate in mortality reviews, focused specialty training and improvement, mentoring of trainee coders and raising the profile of good quality clinically coded data within the organisation.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical and judgement skills, be proficient in the use of computers and technology and be able to autonomously manage their own workload. As part of the role, they will need to learn detailed medical terminology and human anatomy and have the ability to liaise with all levels of NHS staff. They must be willing to study for the Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC) qualification within an agreed period of time. This consists of two parts, a Practical examination and a Theory examination. Coders who attain this qualification are then upgraded to Band 5.

Clinically coded data is used to record hospital activity for financial accountability purposes. Diseases and other health information can be extracted, measured and monitored in order to inform service planning and development, with the ultimate aim of improving the health and health care of the users of the Trust’s services.

Clinical Coders are responsible for the accurate and timely recording of clinical data to support the Trust’s clinical and business requirements and for regional and National Health Service statistics.

The post holder will be required to work as a member of a team to provide an efficient clinical coding service working to established systems and procedures.

They will screen medical records, discharge summaries and other data sources to extract clinical information relevant to a patient’s episode of care and turn this into structured diagnostic and procedure data using International Classification of Diseases (ICD 10) and Office of the Population of Censuses and Surveys (OPCS 4) coding standards.

They will also communicate and liaise effectively with clinicians, nursing staff, other professionals and departments, both internal and external, across all specialties.

We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Our community services for adults are provided in people’s homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/


This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust are inviting applications for an international Dental Training Initiative (DTI) Training post in Oral and Maxillofacial. The post will be for a fixed term 12 month clinical attachment in the Oral and Maxillofacial Department to provide clinical experience and development opportunities for a Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Provide outpatients new, review and treatment clinics under the guidance & supervision of the Oral and Maxillofacial Consultants.
• Participate in case reviews, feedback sessions and maintain a logbook of clinical experience gained during the post.
• Support the work of Junior staff within the department, including supervising undergraduates when appropriate.
• Become involved in the interdisciplinary care of patients with Orthodontic and Restorative Dentistry Teams
• Support the Oral and Maxillofacial Department in delivering undergraduate & postgraduate training in partnership with the University of Central Lancashire.
• Become involved in regional networks such as the MCN for Oral and Maxillofacial
• Participate in clinical audit.
• Be expected to take an active part in continuing medical education.
• The Trust encourages involvement in clinical governance.

The Unit provides a comprehensive secondary care service in all aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The successful candidate will work along side the consultant and junior Oral and Maxillofacial team. The maxillofacial unit also provides teaching for undergraduate dental students from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) and University of Leeds who attend placements at the Trust.

There are offices, secretarial and computer facilities on all of our sites. We have and electronic EPR and PACs system for radiography and digital photography across the Bay.

There is a fully equipped maxillofacial laboratory based at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary with high quality and skilled technical support.

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.


WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life-threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.


All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.


Our community services for adults are provided in people’s homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/


This advert closes on Monday 7 Oct 2024

A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.


An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Advanced Care Practitioner in Trauma and Orthopaedics to join our team of Advanced Practitioners within the Surgery and Critical Care Group. You will work in the Trauma and Orthopaedic Team.

We currently have a position available for a Trainee Advanced Practitioner who enjoys working within a fast paced, acute environment, delivering high quality care. You will work supporting both the nursing and medical teams in the assessment and treatment of patients with a range of conditions.

During the trainee period individuals will be paid at a percentage of 8a as per Agenda for Change. The academic element of the Masters course will be provided at University of Central Lancashire over 2years

You will be paid trainee salary:
Pay will be Annex U/21:

• Year 1- 70% of the top of a Band 8a

• Year 2 - 75% of the top of a Band 8a


• To act as an advanced autonomous practitioner, demonstrating a high level of practice and knowledge whilst participating in direct evidenced based patient care. He/she will be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing professional and clinical support in the care of patients.
• To undertake health assessments; diagnosing, treating and discharging patients.
• The Advanced Clinical Practitioner will provide expert care and treatment to patients within agreed protocols and clinical guidelines. However the Advanced Clinical Practitioner will also have the ability to make decisions outside these frameworks, where necessary based on best practice.
• Provide support within the team and act as role model and resource, encouraging and developing a high standard of clinical skill and improving patient outcome.
• Functions in a variety of role dimensions: health care provider, educator, researcher, clinical advocate and implementer of clinical governance.

We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/


This advert closes on Tuesday 2 Jul 2024