Job summary
Are you a Clinical Coder looking for an exciting development and progression opportunity with flexible working hours? East Cheshire have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Coder to join our friendly team.
Experienced coders play a pivotal role to enhance our coding department, working within the team to meet deadlines, reporting back to the Clinical Coding Manager and working with both non-clinical and clinical staff within the Trust to ensure high data quality.
(Previous applicants need not apply)
Hours per week: 37.5
Main duties of the job
To provide an efficient and high-quality Clinical Coding service to support the business needs of the Trust, including Clinical Governance, Information Governance and Finance by ensuing accurate, consistent, timely and complete inputting of medical terminology.
To provide consistently recorded data to well defined Clinical Coding standards. The Clinical Coding Department uses the ICD-10 and OPCS 4 classifications to record all diagnoses and procedures for all inpatient and day case admissions.
To assist the Clinical Coding Management to ensure that complete and high-quality Clinical Coding is delivered within the timescales set by the Secondary User Service and Payment by Results/National Payment Tariff System.
To enhance the original information provided for Clinical Coding and therefore improve the quality of coded information, the job holder will assist the Clinical Coding Management to develop an improved communication system between the Clinical Coding Department and Clinicians and other Medical Professionals.
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Expert knowledge of ICD-10 and OPCS4
Experience
Essential
- Coding experience following NCCQ-Clinical Coding Accreditation.
- Experience of working with clinicians and/or senior managers.
- Experience in mentoring others.
- Transferring coding skills and knowledge to others.
- Experience of coding a variety of specialities.
Desirable
- Presentations to Junior Doctors/Clinicians/others
- Supervisory Experience
Qualifications
Essential
- National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) Certificate
- Attendance of Clinical. Coding Refresher within the last three years.
- Attendance of Clinical Coding speciality workshops.
Desirable
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Expert knowledge of ICD-10 and OPCS4
Experience
Essential
- Coding experience following NCCQ-Clinical Coding Accreditation.
- Experience of working with clinicians and/or senior managers.
- Experience in mentoring others.
- Transferring coding skills and knowledge to others.
- Experience of coding a variety of specialities.
Desirable
- Presentations to Junior Doctors/Clinicians/others
- Supervisory Experience
Qualifications
Essential
- National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) Certificate
- Attendance of Clinical. Coding Refresher within the last three years.
- Attendance of Clinical Coding speciality workshops.
Desirable
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
