Job summary
Clinical coding is a high profile area of work and our team collects data about every patient who visits the Trust, investigating all aspects of theirjourney. Our role is essential for the effective management of the Trust and directly influences patient care and the Trust's income though Paymentby Results and future contracts.There are exciting plans for future development opportunities with the role and we also actively link in with the Trusts Getting It Right First Time(GIRFT) team which is a national project pulling together all the good things we do to enable us to learn from other Trusts.This role provides you with the opportunity to study towards the National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) and become an Accredited ClinicalCoder. Passing the NCCQ is required for career progression to the next band. We will support you by providing various training sessions in worktime, but please be aware that there will be an expectation that you will allow time outside of work for study. NHS England recommend that 2-4hours of study time per week is needed to adequately prepare for the NCCQ.
Main duties of the job
Here at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we are excited to recruit a high calibre individual to join our existing professional team of ClinicalCoders. We are one of the first Trusts in the UK to deliver integrated Acute, Community and Mental Health Services therefore we can offer avaried role working across a range of services, including maternity, ITU and other specialist services.An opportunity exists for someone interested in a career in health informatics to join the profession of clinical coding. We require a motivated andenthusiastic individual to be part of our extremely busy clinical coding team. The successful candidate must be flexible and able to work underpressure to deadlines. Trainee clinical coders are provided with a structured learning program, with the aim of becoming a qualified AccreditedClinical Coder upon passing the National Clinical Coding Qualification.
About us
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.
You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.
We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.
Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Highlights (for full Job Description please see attached documents) To liaise with Trust staff in order to achieve the collection of complete and accurate data To liaise with and work closely with department colleagues to ensure that departmental objectives and targets are achieved Work closely with the Management team to ensure that the Service develops in line with both the needs of the Organisation and theNational Requirements
Job description
Job responsibilities
Highlights (for full Job Description please see attached documents) To liaise with Trust staff in order to achieve the collection of complete and accurate data To liaise with and work closely with department colleagues to ensure that departmental objectives and targets are achieved Work closely with the Management team to ensure that the Service develops in line with both the needs of the Organisation and theNational Requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English language and Maths GCSE or equivalent
- Human biology O'level, A'Level, GCSE
Knowledge
Essential
- Competent in the use of computer based systems
- Ability to discuss cases and examples whilst maintaining confidentiality
Desirable
- Knowledge of the anatomy, physiology and terminology that describes the human body, its diseases and treatments
- Experience of administrative and general office duties
- Experience of working in a health and social care environment
Skills
Essential
- Ability to extract and analyse relevant information
- Ability to use initiative and be proactive to achieve deadlines
- Ability to liaise and communicate appropriately with a range of hospital personnel
- Ability to organise own work
- Ability to work under pressure
- Prolonged sitting and repetitive tasks requiring prolonged concentration
- Ability to act on own initiative in accordance with the limitations of the role
- Attention to detail
Desirable
- Ability to organise own work
- Commitment and energy to developing excellent services
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English language and Maths GCSE or equivalent
- Human biology O'level, A'Level, GCSE
Knowledge
Essential
- Competent in the use of computer based systems
- Ability to discuss cases and examples whilst maintaining confidentiality
Desirable
- Knowledge of the anatomy, physiology and terminology that describes the human body, its diseases and treatments
- Experience of administrative and general office duties
- Experience of working in a health and social care environment
Skills
Essential
- Ability to extract and analyse relevant information
- Ability to use initiative and be proactive to achieve deadlines
- Ability to liaise and communicate appropriately with a range of hospital personnel
- Ability to organise own work
- Ability to work under pressure
- Prolonged sitting and repetitive tasks requiring prolonged concentration
- Ability to act on own initiative in accordance with the limitations of the role
- Attention to detail
Desirable
- Ability to organise own work
- Commitment and energy to developing excellent services
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).
