Job summary
The Clinical Coding Department is responsible for abstracting and analysing complex clinical information from patients records and translate this into a coded format in line with National Standards.
To enter the final encoded data onto the appropriate computer systems to meet essential Trust requirements for statutory information and financial flows.
The post holder will work as part of a team of experienced trained staff, the job will involve rotation between duties working on all specialties.
Main duties of the job
- The job requires an enthusiastic, adaptable person with a methodical approach and high attention to detail, able to work following demanding deadlines and timescales.
- To plan and prioritise own workload to meet departmental targets and to advise the manager of any hindrance to the achievement of these targets.
- To have full knowledge in coding procedures and conventions, medical terminology, anatomical and physiological terms, acquired by undertaking training to National Standards
- Obtain and accurately code medical information of inpatients and day case episodes using the national standard guidelines of the World Health Organisation using ICD10 and OPCS4.10
- Analyse and abstract complex clinical information from a variety of data sources.
- Use this information to assign accurate, timely, complete, and consistent diagnostic and procedure coding to all inpatient episodes in line with the national and local coding standards and guidelines to meet the service level agreements of the Trust.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 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
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Desirable
- Masters/Postgraduate level education or equivalent management experience of 5+ years
- Management qualification
- Accredited Clinical Coder Qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in Clinical Coding within the NHS
- In depth knowledge of clinical coding schemas and methodologies (ICD-10, OPCS-4)
- Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomical and physiological terms
- Knowledge of HRGs and Payment by Results
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of leadership and managing staff in a complex Healthcare setting
- Understanding of clinical coding, HRG's and financial flows.
- Demonstrable experience of working with Clinicians
- Thorough understanding of the role of clinical coding in the NHS
- Specialist Paediatric coding experience
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including presenting highly complex and/or sensitive or contentious information to large groups of staff.
- Good analytical, interpersonal and management skills
- Ability to negotiate with and influence staff at all levels
- Ability to explain analytical/complex concepts to lay persons.
- Ability to plan strategically and prioritise workloads.
- Advanced and accurate computer/key board skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to concentrate despite frequent interruptions.
- Ability to review and improve team processes and procedures
- Time management skills.
- Approachable, confident, assertive and hard working
- Confidently discuss the outputs of clinically coded data
- Team player.
- Ability to work under own initiative to deliver agreed objectives with minimal managerial supervision and lead on specialist projects when given outline brief.
- Ability to create networks effectively and develop a range of contacts that will support in the delivery of own key objectives.
- Ability to cope with tight deadlines, constantly changing priorities and pressure.
- Handle sensitive or emotionally difficult information (performance / political / patient level) with appropriate discretion.
- Dedicated.
- Frequent requirement for high levels of concentration to be sustained for long periods
- Ability to cope with long periods of VDU usage.
- Ability to motivate others
- Positive attitude in all circumstances.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Desirable
- Masters/Postgraduate level education or equivalent management experience of 5+ years
- Management qualification
- Accredited Clinical Coder Qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in Clinical Coding within the NHS
- In depth knowledge of clinical coding schemas and methodologies (ICD-10, OPCS-4)
- Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomical and physiological terms
- Knowledge of HRGs and Payment by Results
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of leadership and managing staff in a complex Healthcare setting
- Understanding of clinical coding, HRG's and financial flows.
- Demonstrable experience of working with Clinicians
- Thorough understanding of the role of clinical coding in the NHS
- Specialist Paediatric coding experience
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including presenting highly complex and/or sensitive or contentious information to large groups of staff.
- Good analytical, interpersonal and management skills
- Ability to negotiate with and influence staff at all levels
- Ability to explain analytical/complex concepts to lay persons.
- Ability to plan strategically and prioritise workloads.
- Advanced and accurate computer/key board skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to concentrate despite frequent interruptions.
- Ability to review and improve team processes and procedures
- Time management skills.
- Approachable, confident, assertive and hard working
- Confidently discuss the outputs of clinically coded data
- Team player.
- Ability to work under own initiative to deliver agreed objectives with minimal managerial supervision and lead on specialist projects when given outline brief.
- Ability to create networks effectively and develop a range of contacts that will support in the delivery of own key objectives.
- Ability to cope with tight deadlines, constantly changing priorities and pressure.
- Handle sensitive or emotionally difficult information (performance / political / patient level) with appropriate discretion.
- Dedicated.
- Frequent requirement for high levels of concentration to be sustained for long periods
- Ability to cope with long periods of VDU usage.
- Ability to motivate others
- Positive attitude in all circumstances.
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
