Job summary
***previous applicants need not apply***
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Clinical Coder to join our friendly and established clinical coding team. We are looking for candidates who have clinical coding experience across a range of specialties in an acute NHS Trust setting and who is working towards the National Clinical Coding Qualification (ACC).
The post holder requires excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to work as part of a team to deliver timely and accurate coded data to meet coding deadlines. 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.
In addition we are able to offer a flexible, hybrid working environment. Clinical coders currently have the option of working remotely 3 days a 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.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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
Use coding expertise to communicate coding rules and rationale
Ensure own clinical coding skills are maintained and are compliant with all published updates to National Standard requirements.
Full duties can be found on the attached JD.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
Use coding expertise to communicate coding rules and rationale
Ensure own clinical coding skills are maintained and are compliant with all published updates to National Standard requirements.
Full duties can be found on the attached JD.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent)
- CCCS Clinical Coding standards training course certification
- CCCS Clinical Coding refresher course certification
- Working towards NCCQ accreditation (ACC)
Desirable
- Anatomy & Physiology or Human Biology qualification
- Attendance at NHS Digital approved clinical coding workshops or speciality courses
Experience
Essential
- Experience of coding inpatient activity across a wide range of specialities within an acute NHS Trust setting
- Demonstrable knowledge, experience and understanding of ICD 10 & OPCS 4 classifications and standards applicable to NHS inpatient activity
- Experience of using both paper records and electronic records to extract clinical information for the purposes of clinical coding
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Good keyboard and IT skills
- Ability to use Microsoft applications
- Ability to abstract and analyse complex clinical information
- Good understanding of medical terminology and anatomy & physiology
- Knowledge of the importance of clinical coding and its uses and understanding of data issues
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent)
- CCCS Clinical Coding standards training course certification
- CCCS Clinical Coding refresher course certification
- Working towards NCCQ accreditation (ACC)
Desirable
- Anatomy & Physiology or Human Biology qualification
- Attendance at NHS Digital approved clinical coding workshops or speciality courses
Experience
Essential
- Experience of coding inpatient activity across a wide range of specialities within an acute NHS Trust setting
- Demonstrable knowledge, experience and understanding of ICD 10 & OPCS 4 classifications and standards applicable to NHS inpatient activity
- Experience of using both paper records and electronic records to extract clinical information for the purposes of clinical coding
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Good keyboard and IT skills
- Ability to use Microsoft applications
- Ability to abstract and analyse complex clinical information
- Good understanding of medical terminology and anatomy & physiology
- Knowledge of the importance of clinical coding and its uses and understanding of data issues
- 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).
