Trainee Clinical Coder / Trained Clinical Coder / ACC Clinical Coder

Job summary

Are you looking to start a new exciting career or perhaps a change of profession within the NHS?

• Do you have an interest in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology?
• Do you want to learn & gain a professional qualification?
• Do you have excellent analytical skills & can demonstrate a high level of attention to detail?

If your answer is yes to all of the above, then this could a great opportunity for you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Clinical Coder to join the Clinical Coding Team at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust in Truro, Cornwall.

4 full time posts are available.

The role involves extracting relevant information from patient records, discussing queries with clinicians or other clinical coding team members and translating the diagnoses & procedures into clinical codes using national classifications (ICD10 & OPCS4). The information Clinical Coders produce is used to report on patient outcomes, improve patient care and ensure the Trust is appropriately paid for the treatments provided to patients admitted to hospital.

At the start of your training pathway you will attend a national clinical coding standards course which will give you the basics in coding. As your experience builds through our in-house training programme you will take an internal assessment to progress you to a band 3 position before you sit your accredited clinical coding exam which will accelerate you towards band 4 once all band 4 job description requirements are signed off .

Main duties of the job

Applicants must have a minimum of 5 GCSE (or equivalent) at grade 4 or above, which should include English, Maths and Human Biology or General Science. The nature of the work requires an adaptable person with a methodical approach and high attention to detail, yet able to work within deadlines and timescales. Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills are also essential requirements.

You will be able to work with a variety of staff ranging from Clinicians, Commissioning, Performance and Business Intelligence, Data Quality, Medical Records, Ward Clerks and other areas within the Trust.

Successful candidates will have a strong desire to learn, willing to attend a 25 day National Clinical Coding Standards course and a personal commitment to continued professional development.

Our recent intake of trainee clinical coders have said:

"The clinical coding department training programme has been a brilliant experience; it is a challenging but very rewarding experience and you are fully supported throughout by a great team of experienced coders as well as a dedicated mentor and training manager."

"I have found that no two days are the same as you learn about a variety of conditions and procedures everyday - keeping you on your toes. I have thoroughly enjoyed my training, and I'm looking forward to becoming an Accredited Clinical Coder."

About us

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR3 6FH

Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR3 6FH

Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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