IHRIM - Institute of Health Records and Information Management

29/04/2026

The Role of a Clinical Terminologist Webinar - Thursday 30th April 2026 - 12:00 - 13:00

SNOMED CT is the most comprehensive clinical health terminology in the world and is supported by a growing international community. It is a common language for health and is used across different IT systems, healthcare settings, and countries. Therefore, it plays a significant role as a common reference in supporting the exchange of health information. However, despite this importance, the contributions of terminologists remain underrecognised and poorly understood across the wider NHS.

In this session, we will address the role of the clinical terminologist and why it needs wider recognition and professional support. Attendees will gain an understanding of the structure, capabilities, and benefits of a clinical terminology, and walk through some typical tasks involved in maintaining and using large healthcare ontologies.

Confirmed Speakers:
• Michael Harwood-Jones AdvFEDIP FHRIM MBCS - Map Specialist, SNOMED International
• Sam Levy – Lead Clinical Terminologist, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
• Hannah Anderson - Senior Clinical Terminologist & Clinical Content Designer

WHERE: Virtual via MS Teams

Joining Info:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/37314243269788...
Meeting ID: 373 142 432 697 88
Passcode: kK6GV3LS

27/04/2026

IHRIM Members can receive free or discounted access to Monmouth's digital learning platform as part of their membership; joining a community of over 1,800 professional clinical coders already using the Academy for their continuing professional development.

Find out more:
https://academy.monmouth.partners/ihrim-student-membership/

27/04/2026

IHRIM / FEDIP Professional Registration Workshop Dates for 2026

27/04/2026

The Role of a Clinical Terminologist Webinar - Thursday 30th April 2026 - 12:00 - 13:00

SNOMED CT is the most comprehensive clinical health terminology in the world and is supported by a growing international community. It is a common language for health and is used across different IT systems, healthcare settings, and countries. Therefore, it plays a significant role as a common reference in supporting the exchange of health information. However, despite this importance, the contributions of terminologists remain underrecognised and poorly understood across the wider NHS.

In this session, we will address the role of the clinical terminologist and why it needs wider recognition and professional support. Attendees will gain an understanding of the structure, capabilities, and benefits of a clinical terminology, and walk through some typical tasks involved in maintaining and using large healthcare ontologies.

Confirmed Speakers:
• Michael Harwood-Jones AdvFEDIP FHRIM MBCS - Map Specialist, SNOMED International
• Sam Levy – Lead Clinical Terminologist, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
• Hannah Anderson - Senior Clinical Terminologist & Clinical Content Designer

WHERE: Virtual via MS Teams

Joining Info:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/37314243269788...
Meeting ID: 373 142 432 697 88
Passcode: kK6GV3LS

14/04/2026

The Role of a Clinical Terminologist Webinar

SNOMED CT is the most comprehensive clinical health terminology in the world and is supported by a growing international community. It is a common language for health and is used across different IT systems, healthcare settings, and countries. Therefore, it plays a significant role as a common reference in supporting the exchange of health information. However, despite this importance, the contributions of terminologists remain underrecognised and poorly understood across the wider NHS.

In this session, we will address the role of the clinical terminologist and why it needs wider recognition and professional support. Attendees will gain an understanding of the structure, capabilities, and benefits of a clinical terminology, and walk through some typical tasks involved in maintaining and using large healthcare ontologies.

Confirmed Speakers:
• Michael Harwood-Jones AdvFEDIP FHRIM MBCS - Map Specialist, SNOMED International
• Sam Levy – Lead Clinical Terminologist, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
• Hannah Anderson - Senior Clinical Terminologist & Clinical Content Designer

WHERE: Virtual via MS Teams
WHEN: Thursday 30th April 2026 - 12:00 - 13:00
Joining Info:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/37314243269788?p=uy6RSb4FSsfLl1wbtB
Meeting ID: 373 142 432 697 88
Passcode: kK6GV3LS

10/04/2026

IHRIM's April Newsletter is out now!

In This Newsletter:
• NHS England - Professional Membership for the NHS Digital, Data and Technology Workforce
• The Role of a Clinical Terminologist Lunchtime Webinar 30.4.26
• IHRIM Survey of the Clinical Coding Profession
• Clinical Coding Webinar - Follow Up Q&A Document
• IHRIM President Dr. Beverley Ellis - Retirement Announcement
• Royle Mansell Award - Dr. Beverley Ellis
• Profile Of The Career Of Board Member - Catherine Rodgers, Director Without Portfolio
• IHRIM Member Article - Cheryl Fox ACC
• Monmouth Academy E-learning for Clinical Coders
• FEDIP Professional Registration Workshops
• Reminder: FEDIP Digital Registration Process For IHRIM Members
• Federation for Informatics Professionals (FEDIP)
• The International Federation of Health Information Management Associations (IFHIMA)
• IFHIMA 2026 Focus on the Future of HIM Series
• IHRIM Membership - Join Us!
• Health + AI Tech Show
• Events - HCUK

https://mailchi.mp/zen/welcome-to-ihrims-april-2026-newsletter-6749846

Did you know you can subscribe to receive our newsletter through the link above?
Click the ‘Subscribe’ button in the top left hand corner of the newsletter!

Following this very successful webinar in January, we would like to thank everyone who attended for their engagement, participation and high number of questions submitted.

01/04/2026

SAVE THE DATE: The Role of a Clinical Terminologist Webinar

SNOMED CT is the most comprehensive clinical health terminology in the world and is supported by a growing international community. It is a common language for health and is used across different IT systems, healthcare settings, and countries. Therefore, it plays a significant role as a common reference in supporting the exchange of health information. However, despite this importance, the contributions of terminologists remain underrecognised and poorly understood across the wider NHS.

In this session, we will address the role of the clinical terminologist and why it needs wider recognition and professional support. Attendees will gain an understanding of the structure, capabilities, and benefits of a clinical terminology, and walk through some typical tasks involved in maintaining and using large healthcare ontologies.

Confirmed Speakers:
• Michael Harwood-Jones AdvFEDIP FHRIM MBCS - Map Specialist, SNOMED International
• Sam Levy – Lead Clinical Terminologist, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
• Hannah Anderson - Senior Clinical Terminologist & Clinical Content Designer

WHERE: Virtual via MS Teams
WHEN: Thursday 30th April 2026 - 12:00 - 13:00
Joining Info:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/37314243269788?p=uy6RSb4FSsfLl1wbtB
Meeting ID: 373 142 432 697 88
Passcode: kK6GV3LS

01/04/2026

NHS England has confirmed a new partnership approach to support the professional recognition of the NHS Digital, Data and Technology workforce, bringing DDaT roles into closer alignment with other established NHS professions.

The approach recognises the critical role that digital, data and technology professionals play in delivering safe, reliable and modern healthcare services.

Through collaboration with the Federation for Informatics Professionals (FEDIP) and its member professional bodies, NHS England will support a phased expectation of professional membership and registration, starting at senior levels, alongside improved affordability of membership for the majority of the workforce.

Professional membership provides access to recognised ethical standards, continuous professional development, and national communities of practice. This work does not introduce new mandatory employer training requirements and takes account of existing professional and financial commitments, particularly for clinical colleagues.

The offer introduces a phased and affordable expectation of professional membership, starting with senior roles and expanding to all levels by 2031.

With significantly reduced membership rates for AfC Band 7 and below, supported Continuing Professional Development, accreditation pathways and access to national professional communities, this programme brings DDaT in line with other established NHS professions.

Further details of the offer, including the new affordability rates, are available on the NHS website:

Recognising and supporting digital, data and technology professionals in the NHS.

30/03/2026

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE: The Role of a Clinical Terminologist Webinar

SNOMED CT is the most comprehensive clinical health terminology in the world and is supported by a growing international community. It is a common language for health and is used across different IT systems, healthcare settings, and countries. Therefore, it plays a significant role as a common reference in supporting the exchange of health information. However, despite this importance, the contributions of terminologists remain underrecognised and poorly understood across the wider NHS.

In this session, we will address the role of the clinical terminologist and why it needs wider recognition and professional support. Attendees will gain an understanding of the structure, capabilities, and benefits of a clinical terminology, and walk through some typical tasks involved in maintaining and using large healthcare ontologies.

Confirmed Speakers:
• Michael Harwood-Jones AdvFEDIP FHRIM MBCS - Map Specialist, SNOMED International
• Sam Levy – Lead Clinical Terminologist, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
• Hannah Anderson - Senior Clinical Terminologist & Clinical Content Designer

📍 WHERE: Virtual via MS Teams
📅 WHEN: Thursday 30th April 2026 - 12:00 - 13:00
🔗 REGISTER: Link to follow

20/03/2026

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE: The Role of a Clinical Terminologist Webinar

SNOMED CT is the most comprehensive clinical health terminology in the world and is supported by a growing international community. It is a common language for health and is used across different IT systems, healthcare settings, and countries. Therefore, it plays a significant role as a common reference in supporting the exchange of health information. However, despite this importance, the contributions of terminologists remain underrecognised and poorly understood across the wider NHS.

In this session, we will address the role of the clinical terminologist and why it needs wider recognition and professional support. Attendees will gain an understanding of the structure, capabilities, and benefits of a clinical terminology, and walk through some typical tasks involved in maintaining and using large healthcare ontologies.

Confirmed Speakers:
• Michael Harwood-Jones AdvFEDIP FHRIM MBCS - Map Specialist, SNOMED International
• Sam Levy – Lead Clinical Terminologist, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
• Hannah Anderson - Senior Clinical Terminologist & Clinical Content Designer

📍 WHERE: Virtual via MS Teams
📅 WHEN: Thursday 30th April 2026 - 12:00 - 13:00
🔗 REGISTER: Link to follow

10/03/2026

FEDIP & CILIP - Joint Webinar - Health literacy and health information: roles and tools for information specialists across sectors

Thursday 23 April 12.00 to 13.00 - Microsoft Teams

This session covers the background to and implications of health literacy, as a form of information literacy and digital literacy. Drawing on activity in NHS knowledge and library services, it outlines techniques and tools that can be used in different sectors. It will include the specific partnership work around health information and the NHS App in public libraries.

Microsoft Teams Joining Information:
Meeting ID: 353 963 064 556 8
Passcode: Av2Dz9Nr