Job summary
Senior Clinical Coder
Following a detailed review of the Trust's Clinical Coding Service, an exciting opportunity has arisen within the department for full time, ACC qualified, Senior Clinical Coders, with enthusiasm and motivation to join our extremely busy Clinical Coding Department. The post holder will have responsibility for the clinical coding of all acute specialties, by abstracting clinical data from the patients records and translating it into diagnostic (ICD10) and procedure (OPCS) coding classifications.
Main duties of the job
With a flexible approach to work, the post-holder will work as part of a team to meet tight deadlines. A good knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology is essential as is a good standard of education.
The post involves some interaction and collaboration with clinicians in all specialties, ensuring that procedures and diagnosis are correct and agree with national standards.
This role requires an organised approach to the workload and the ability to work in a very busy environment where a high degree of accuracy with attention to detail and experience of working to tight deadlines is paramount.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department offers agile working and a flexible approach to varied working patterns to suit individual personal commitments and work/life balance.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The role is to be based across all Barts Health Hospital sites: The Royal London; Whipps Cross, Newham and St Barts Hospitals, however, you will be located at one main base. All post-holders will be expected to travel between sites when required.
Successful applicants that hold the ACC qualification can expect a 10% uplift in addition to their Band 5 salary.
For further details / informal visits contacts:
Name Steven Jobling
Email address steven.jobling1@nhs.net
Name Martha Sinclair
Email address martha.sinclair@nhs.net
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department offers agile working and a flexible approach to varied working patterns to suit individual personal commitments and work/life balance.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The role is to be based across all Barts Health Hospital sites: The Royal London; Whipps Cross, Newham and St Barts Hospitals, however, you will be located at one main base. All post-holders will be expected to travel between sites when required.
Successful applicants that hold the ACC qualification can expect a 10% uplift in addition to their Band 5 salary.
For further details / informal visits contacts:
Name Steven Jobling
Email address steven.jobling1@nhs.net
Name Martha Sinclair
Email address martha.sinclair@nhs.net
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GSCE level or equivalent, including Maths and English.
- Accredited Clinical Coding qualification and/or ability to pass internal Band 5 Assessment
Desirable
- Computer course. E.g. ECDL
- Certificate in Anatomy & Physiology
- Medical Terminology qualification
Experience
Essential
- Attended Refresher Training and speciality workshops.
- Ability to code a minimum of 6 specialty areas
- Ability to work as part of a Team
Desirable
- Previous experience using various Patient Administration Systems
- Previous experience using encoders
Knowledge
Essential
- Act as a mentor for less experienced coders
- Understanding of Data Quality and Caldicott.
- Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
Desirable
- Knowledge of: Relevant legislation, health-sector processes, policies and current strategies.
- Knowledge of: National NHS Contract (relevant to field).
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and presentation skills - both verbal and written.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse groups
- Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to work and the ability to prioritise workload.
- Ability to work across all hospital sites.
- Friendly and able to interact with colleagues.
- Professional appearance.
- Able to attend training at off-site venues.
- Awareness of confidentiality in the workplace
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GSCE level or equivalent, including Maths and English.
- Accredited Clinical Coding qualification and/or ability to pass internal Band 5 Assessment
Desirable
- Computer course. E.g. ECDL
- Certificate in Anatomy & Physiology
- Medical Terminology qualification
Experience
Essential
- Attended Refresher Training and speciality workshops.
- Ability to code a minimum of 6 specialty areas
- Ability to work as part of a Team
Desirable
- Previous experience using various Patient Administration Systems
- Previous experience using encoders
Knowledge
Essential
- Act as a mentor for less experienced coders
- Understanding of Data Quality and Caldicott.
- Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
Desirable
- Knowledge of: Relevant legislation, health-sector processes, policies and current strategies.
- Knowledge of: National NHS Contract (relevant to field).
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and presentation skills - both verbal and written.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse groups
- Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to work and the ability to prioritise workload.
- Ability to work across all hospital sites.
- Friendly and able to interact with colleagues.
- Professional appearance.
- Able to attend training at off-site venues.
- Awareness of confidentiality in the workplace
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
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).
