Job summary
***previous candidates need not apply***
We are looking for a trainee Clinical Coder to join our friendly and supportive Clinical Coding Team. The right candidate will be enthusiastic and motivated to learn and develop in this exciting role.
Clinical Coders support the Trust, providing reliable, accurate clinical coding for inpatient activity. This is vital in monitoring our clinical effectiveness and ensures that the hospital receives correct reimbursement for the healthcare it delivers. Clinical coding data is essential for the effective management of the Trust, and also forms the basis for clinical audit, clinical governance reporting.
With full support and training, the successful candidate will complete inhouse assessment and move up to a Band 4 Clinical Coder position. Within an agreed timescale, the postholder will then be eligible to sit the National Clinical Coding Qualification and become an Accredited Clinical Coder.
In addition, we are able to offer a flexible, hybrid working environment. On completion of training, Clinical Coders have the option of working remotely 3 days of each week.
Main duties of the job
To accurately extract, analyse and translate clinical information from clinical records into nationally recognised diagnosis (ICD 10) and procedure (OPCS 4) codes for admitted patient care.
Input the relevant information onto the Trust's patient administration computer system, within agreed Trust deadlines.
Undertake the coding of inpatient spells, ensuring these are coded accurately and comprehensively.
Use the patient administration system to access radiology and pathology results to update coded information not defined at procedure or discharge.
Apply knowledge of clinical terminology, anatomical and physiological terms as necessary.
About us
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way weact and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.
Service We will put our patients firstTeamwork We will work togetherAmbition We will aspire to provide the best serviceRespect We will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
Generate daily reports to identify patients for whom coding has not been completed. Visit wards and other clinical areas, retrieve clinical notes for these patients and complete the coding by referring to the clinical history, within agreed Trust deadlines
Provide support to other coding team members to ensure all clinical coding monthly deadlines are met and the clinical coding service is maintained, particularly during busy annual leave periods
Full duties can be found on the attached JD.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Generate daily reports to identify patients for whom coding has not been completed. Visit wards and other clinical areas, retrieve clinical notes for these patients and complete the coding by referring to the clinical history, within agreed Trust deadlines
Provide support to other coding team members to ensure all clinical coding monthly deadlines are met and the clinical coding service is maintained, particularly during busy annual leave periods
Full duties can be found on the attached JD.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education
- Willingness to attend Mandatory NHS Clinical Coding training courses held at other Trusts within the South West region
- Willingness to undertake all the necessary training required in order to undertake the National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) examination within an agreed timescale
Desirable
- Anatomy & Physiology or Human Biology qualification
- Previous attendance on NHS Digital approved Clinical Coding Training courses
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working in an administration/clerical role
- Experience of using Microsoft applications
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS, in particular; Inpatient activity recording
- Experience of working with medical records and hospital information systems
- Experience of using ICD 10 and OPCS Clinical Codes
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Good keyboard and IT skills
- Ability to abstract and analyse clinical information
- Basic understanding of medical terminology and Anatomy & Physiology term
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS Clinical coding requirements and standards
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education
- Willingness to attend Mandatory NHS Clinical Coding training courses held at other Trusts within the South West region
- Willingness to undertake all the necessary training required in order to undertake the National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) examination within an agreed timescale
Desirable
- Anatomy & Physiology or Human Biology qualification
- Previous attendance on NHS Digital approved Clinical Coding Training courses
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working in an administration/clerical role
- Experience of using Microsoft applications
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS, in particular; Inpatient activity recording
- Experience of working with medical records and hospital information systems
- Experience of using ICD 10 and OPCS Clinical Codes
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Good keyboard and IT skills
- Ability to abstract and analyse clinical information
- Basic understanding of medical terminology and Anatomy & Physiology term
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS Clinical coding requirements and standards
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
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).
