Experienced Clinical Coder

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

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Job summary

This post is only open for applications for individuals employed within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Care System

Organisations within scope are as follows:

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board
Southern Health Foundation Trust
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
University Hospital Southampton
Solent NHS Trust
South Central Ambulance Service
Isle of Wight NHS Trust
Hampshire Hospitals

NHS Salary Band: Band 4

Salary: £26,530 - £29,114 per annum

Work Location: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham

Hours per week: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 13th November 2024 (Please note: we may interview on receipt of application and the role may close before the closing date)

Main duties of the job

To abstract from the patients casenotes, and other sources as required, all relevant information concerning the primary diagnosis, co-morbidities, procedures, investigations, and treatment for each period of care.
To translate this information into ICD-10 and OPCS 4 codes using judgement based on knowledge and experience and enter onto the hospital Patient Administration system, in a timely and accurate manner following the rules of coding convention for International Classification of Diseases and OPCS procedure books.
Able to deal with coding queries and liaise with clinicians and specialty administration staff.

About us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Date posted

23 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REF929P

Job locations

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

PO6 3LY

Job description

Job responsibilities

We have a new opportunity for a Band 4 Experienced Clinical Coder to join us here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

We are looking for someone who is able to demonstrate a high level of clinical coding skill and the ability to work to a high degree of accuracy with attention to detail. You must be self-motivated, able to work well under pressure and be flexible in your approach. You must be able to work well as part of a team and at working to tight deadlines.

You should have a good understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology. Good IT skills are also necessary as are good communication skills, It will be expected you will provide a vital and dynamic coding role within an excellent, high achieving and supportive coding team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We have a new opportunity for a Band 4 Experienced Clinical Coder to join us here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to NVQ Level 4 or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

You should have a minimum of two years experience working in an acute NHS Trust covering all specialities.
Required to work towards achieving the Accredited Clinical Coder qualification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to NVQ Level 4 or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

You should have a minimum of two years experience working in an acute NHS Trust covering all specialities.
Required to work towards achieving the Accredited Clinical Coder qualification.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.