Job summary
***previous candidates need not apply***
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic experienced ACC Clinical Coder to join our friendly and established clinical coding team.
The successful applicant will be required to work as part of a dedicated team of Clinical Coders to provide accurate and timely Clinical Coding of all inpatient episodes, adhering to national coding standards and best practice guidelines, as set out by the NHS Classifications Service.
You will need to have an eye for detail and possess excellent analytical skills, be confident using IT systems and have the ability to work to strict deadlines. Accuracy is a key requirement of this role. You will be required to work methodically; collecting relevant information from patients health records and various clinical systems for data input.
Successful candidates will be short-listed based upon how they meet the essential and desirable criteria set out in the Person Specification. The post holder will be expected to be an Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC) through completion of the National Clinical Coding Qualification.
In addition we offer a supportive, and flexible working environment. Part time hours will be considered as will the option to work remotely.
Main duties of the job
Extract and analyse relevant complex clinical information from patient notes and the Trust's electronic systems to assign accurate diagnostic, intervention and procedure codes using ICD10/OPCS-4 classifications, following and in keeping with the well-defined national coding standards.
Liaise with clinicians and team members to ensure inpatients are coded accurately and comprehensively, and represent patient care received within the Trust. Use clinical coding expertise to communicate complex coding rules and rationale for chosen codes.
Support with the development and training of less experienced coders.
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Undertake the coding of inpatient spells, ensuring these are coded accurately and comprehensively.
Input the relevant information onto the Trusts patient administration computer system, within agreed Trust deadlines.
Play a key role in ensuring monthly clinical coding deadlines are met.
Contribute to the provision of assistance to other staff within the department with the responsibility for covering the work of colleagues during the periods of absence or peak workloads.
Generate reports to identify patients for whom coding has not been completed.
Use the patient administration system and other clinical systems to obtain diagnostic and procedural information. 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 to amend coding to reflect confirmed reports.
Full duties can be found on the attached JD.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Undertake the coding of inpatient spells, ensuring these are coded accurately and comprehensively.
Input the relevant information onto the Trusts patient administration computer system, within agreed Trust deadlines.
Play a key role in ensuring monthly clinical coding deadlines are met.
Contribute to the provision of assistance to other staff within the department with the responsibility for covering the work of colleagues during the periods of absence or peak workloads.
Generate reports to identify patients for whom coding has not been completed.
Use the patient administration system and other clinical systems to obtain diagnostic and procedural information. 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 to amend coding to reflect confirmed reports.
Full duties can be found on the attached JD.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent training and experience
- NHS Accredited Clinical Coder Qualification (ACC)
- CCCS Clinical Coding Refresher Training Course Certification
Desirable
- Anatomy & Physiology or Human Biology qualification
- NHS Digital Clinical coding workshops or speciality courses
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of coding inpatient activity across a wide range of specialities within an acute NHS Trust setting
- Significant knowledge, experience and understanding of ICD 10 and OPCS 4 coding classifications and standards applicable to NHS inpatient activity
- Significant experience of using paper and electronic records to extract clinical information
Skills
Essential
- Good communication, both verbal and written
- Good IT skills, experience using Microsoft applications
- Proven ability to abstract & analyse complex clinical information
- Significant understanding of medical terminology and anatomy & physiology
- Good understanding of the importance of clinical coding and its uses and the impact of data issues
Desirable
- A good understanding of the relevance of coded data in context of HRGs and Payment by Results
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent training and experience
- NHS Accredited Clinical Coder Qualification (ACC)
- CCCS Clinical Coding Refresher Training Course Certification
Desirable
- Anatomy & Physiology or Human Biology qualification
- NHS Digital Clinical coding workshops or speciality courses
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of coding inpatient activity across a wide range of specialities within an acute NHS Trust setting
- Significant knowledge, experience and understanding of ICD 10 and OPCS 4 coding classifications and standards applicable to NHS inpatient activity
- Significant experience of using paper and electronic records to extract clinical information
Skills
Essential
- Good communication, both verbal and written
- Good IT skills, experience using Microsoft applications
- Proven ability to abstract & analyse complex clinical information
- Significant understanding of medical terminology and anatomy & physiology
- Good understanding of the importance of clinical coding and its uses and the impact of data issues
Desirable
- A good understanding of the relevance of coded data in context of HRGs and Payment by Results
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).
