Trainee Clinical Coder

Job summary

To undertake the role of trainee clinical coder to clinical groups or specialties as appropriate, abstracting from patient case notes and other information sources and assigning suitable codes onto the Trust's patient administration system with supervision and guidance. Undergo and participate in an ongoing supervised training period to acquire sufficient coding knowledge and expertise. Attend training sessions as necessary and work to maintain allocated reference manuals and standards manuals so that they are always up to date with national guidance.

Please be advised sponsorship is not eligible for this post.

Please note that upon completion of competencies and passing internal assessments, you will progress to Band 4. This progression is expected to take up to 24 months.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Main duties of the job

• Under supervision and guidance abstract all the necessary information relating to inpatient and day case diagnoses and surgical procedures from both the case notes and the Trust's electronic systems and input this into the patient administration system.
• Undergo and participate in an ongoing supervised training period to acquire sufficient coding knowledge and expertise.
• Attend training sessions where appropriate which may include travelling to other sites in the West Midlands area as necessary.
• Successfully complete internal assessments and those at external training courses.
• Gain a working knowledge of anatomy and physiology via online and face to face training.
• Keep up to date with national and local coding rules and conventions.
• Support the Deputy Head of Clinical Administration, ensuring clear communication and robust implementation of policy, business objectives and agreed targets.
• Participating in presentations to key stakeholders within Performance and Informatics where required
• Develop good working relationships with members of staff at all levels, both within the Trust and external agencies.
• Ensure that security and confidentiality is maintained at all times, adhering to the General Data Protection Regulation and Caldicott recommendations.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.