Job summary
**This vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received so please apply soon if interested**
We are looking to expand our Clinical Coding Staff Bank and invite Accredited Clinical Coders to join our pool of bank coders, who support our full-time substantive team during periods of staffing shortfalls.
Our Clinical Coding Staff Bankers take on ad-hoc, flexible hours to assist the core team. These hours can be worked during the day, evening, or on weekends, with no minimum commitment required. This makes the role ideal for fitting around other work or life commitments. You'll have the flexibility to choose hours that suit your schedule, in agreement with the Clinical Coding & Data Quality Manager.
All work can be completed remotely from home. However, there is also the option to work onsite at the Trust if preferred.
If you are an Accredited Clinical Coder and are interested in joining the LWH Clinical Coding Staff Bank, please apply and provide details of your coding experience in the supporting information section of your application. While experience in coding gynaecology, maternity, and neonatal specialties is preferred, it is not essential.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a virtual or telephone interview to assess their suitability before being formally added to the staff bank.
We welcome any inquiries about this role. Please reach out via email in the first instance.
Main duties of the job
Analyse electronic patient records to assign ICD-10 and OPCS-4 clinical codes using the 4-step coding process.
Input clinical coding on the Trust's Patient Administration System.
About us
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes usthespecialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.
The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it's services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.
Check out why Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:
Video:https://vimeo.com/556197652
Online brochure: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf
Job description
Job responsibilities
To analyse complex electronic patient records to extract diagnosis and procedure information and accurately apply clinical coding standards and conventions to translate this into nationally and internationally recognised codes, using the ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classification systems and input these onto the Trust's Patient Administration System (PAS).
To self manage allocated workload and communicate effectively with others, reporting any clinical coding or data quality issues identified during the course of their Clinical Coding Manager or their representative in a timely manner.
The post holder's work will be carried out within the framework of both Trust and Digital Services policies and procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To analyse complex electronic patient records to extract diagnosis and procedure information and accurately apply clinical coding standards and conventions to translate this into nationally and internationally recognised codes, using the ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classification systems and input these onto the Trust's Patient Administration System (PAS).
To self manage allocated workload and communicate effectively with others, reporting any clinical coding or data quality issues identified during the course of their Clinical Coding Manager or their representative in a timely manner.
The post holder's work will be carried out within the framework of both Trust and Digital Services policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- ACC qualification
- Evidence of up to date Clinical Coding Refresher Course
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive understanding of the Clinical Coding process including the purpose and uses of coded data
- Knowledge of PAS systems
- Experience in Microsoft Office and email systems (including Outlook/Groupwise)
- Ability to abstract and analyse complex patient records
- Ability to use own judgement to translate complex cases
- Ability to apply local and national clinical coding conventions
Desirable
- Minimum 3 years experience as a Clinical Coder
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- ACC qualification
- Evidence of up to date Clinical Coding Refresher Course
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive understanding of the Clinical Coding process including the purpose and uses of coded data
- Knowledge of PAS systems
- Experience in Microsoft Office and email systems (including Outlook/Groupwise)
- Ability to abstract and analyse complex patient records
- Ability to use own judgement to translate complex cases
- Ability to apply local and national clinical coding conventions
Desirable
- Minimum 3 years experience as a Clinical Coder
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
