Clinical Coder

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit 2 Clinical Coders to join our positive & progressive Coding team. Band 5 ACC or Band 4 experienced Coder with additional 15% R&R premium applicable to both pay bands (reviewed annually).

1 full time and 1 part time position, hours flexible to suit the right candidate 22.5-30 hrs/week.

If you have the relevant practical Clinical Coding experience from within an acute NHS Trust setting using ICD10 and OPCS4.10 classifications we would love to hear from you.

We offer hybrid/flexible working patterns, positive team environment, ongoing training and development, onsite parking.

The right candidate will be motivated and enthusiastic, have strong interpersonal skills, extensive knowledge of coding standards, rules and conventions, anatomy, physiology and medical terminology, with NHS cross-specialty clinical coding experience.

You will play a key role in continual coding improvement across the department and Trust, support mentoring less experienced staff, engage with clinicians alongside having a realistic coding workload while maintaining high coding standards. The ability to manage your own workload and work as part of the wider team are essential to the role with the expectation of working to departmental and national deadlines. If you don't have your ACC status but have demonstrable NHS cross-specialty Coding experience we would be happy to work with you, and our qualified Trainer will support you to work towards attaining your NCCQ.

Main duties of the job

Responsibility for providing an accurate, timely and consistent clinical coding service to support the business needs of the Trust in line with departmental and national deadlines.
Analyse, interpret and abstract relevant information (including complex conditions and treatments) from the patients' medical record using ICD10 and OPCS Classifications adhering to national and local standards.
To provide accurate information to support Healthcare Resource Groups in facilitating the Payment by Results process within the NHS.
Mentor less experienced and trainee clinical coders.
Responsibility for engaging with external stakeholders including clinical and administrative staff to resolve queries and ensure high accuracy of clinical coding.
Maintain accuracy while working under pressure to meet deadlines.

Maintain accuracy while working under pressure to meet deadlines.

The recruitment process will include a practical coding assessment.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Interviews scheduled for 13th Feb 2025

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Date posted

07 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-24-06-055E

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Accredited Clinical Coding Qualification
Successful completion of national clinical coding standards course or refresher course within the last 3 years

Desirable

Ongoing learning and development aspirations
Qualifications or training in Biology/Human Biology or Basic Physiology and Anatomy.

Experience

Essential

Experience of contributing in meetings
Cross specialties Clinical Coding experience

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy & physiology
Knowledge of Healthcare Resource Groups (HRGs)
Knowledge of electronic patient records systems, e.g. MEDITECH
Knowledge in using electronic coding software, e.g. Medicode 360 Solventum)
Knowledge of Clinical Coding policies and procedures

Desirable

Knowledge of Payment by Results (PbR) Elective Recovery Fund (ERF)
Knowledge of SNOMED CT
Knowledge of Other hospital databases e.g. Datix

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Accredited Clinical Coding Qualification
Successful completion of national clinical coding standards course or refresher course within the last 3 years

Desirable

Ongoing learning and development aspirations
Qualifications or training in Biology/Human Biology or Basic Physiology and Anatomy.

Experience

Essential

Experience of contributing in meetings
Cross specialties Clinical Coding experience

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy & physiology
Knowledge of Healthcare Resource Groups (HRGs)
Knowledge of electronic patient records systems, e.g. MEDITECH
Knowledge in using electronic coding software, e.g. Medicode 360 Solventum)
Knowledge of Clinical Coding policies and procedures

Desirable

Knowledge of Payment by Results (PbR) Elective Recovery Fund (ERF)
Knowledge of SNOMED CT
Knowledge of Other hospital databases e.g. Datix

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.