Clinical Coder

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical coder to join our team of specialist oncology coders at Velindre Cancer Centre. This is an opportunity for an experienced clinical coder to specialise in oncology coding and work within a forward thinking environment where the coders use digital documentation.

We are seeking an accredited / experienced clinical coder but would also consider a band 3 trainee clinical coder who will work towards accreditation.

Velindre University NHS Trust has a small and friendly team of clinical coders who provide an increasingly high profile role within business intelligence. The department is responsible for translating medical terminology into coded clinical data using international classifications. The accurate, consistent and timely production of this data supports many uses, including commissioning, audit, service planning and resource allocation.

The role offers an opportunity for partial home working alongside onsite working on a rotational basis.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Coding Department at Velindre is responsible for the accurate and timely recording of clinical data to support the Trusts 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.

The department specialises in oncology cases and the post holder will be expected to develop in depth coding skills in relation to cancer and oncology treatments.

Electronic clinical systems are the main source of documentation used and the post holder will be expected to analyse complex information; apply independent judgement in the interpretation, transposition and sequencing of clinical data adhering to national rules and conventions.

The role is both challenging and rewarding and provides a vital service to the Trust.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in clinical coding, have good interpersonal and communication skills, be highly organised and have the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.

About us

Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and our award-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.

Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.

If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you. Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/