Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for coding some of the more complex areas within the Trust.
The post holder will act as a 'mentor' and first port of call for any coding queries.
The post holder will assist with internal validations and may be required to action any error reports.
The post holder will liaise closely with the Trainers/Auditors to deal with coding issues raised by the coding team.
To support the Trainee Clinical Coding officers in attaining their Clinical Coding Qualification as required.
The department offers a flexible approach to working patterns to promote a healthy work/life balance.
The Clinical Coding Department is based over three sites; Aintree, Broadgreen and the Royal site. On occasions you may be required to travel across sites.
Main duties of the job
To abstract, analyse, translate and data entry complex medical patient care records into diagnostic and procedural coding in an accurate and timely manner adhering to the Trusts deadlines.
To support coders to ensure all coding to be completed by agreed timescales following discharge, to support payment by results with the assistance of the manager when necessary, and in line with department procedure.
To support in the identification of problems and produce new reports to improve and monitor information Quality/Coding issues, identifying underlying causes and working towards solutions.
To actively promote the profile of Clinical Coding within the Trust by participating in workshops and other training sessions and to produce the associated support documentation.
The post holder should be able to demonstrate a high level of communication skills, excellent organisational and time management skills and the ability to work accurately under pressure to meet deadlines
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click herehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Reliable, accurate and up-to-date coding of information is needed to support the running of the Trust, and Payment by Results, and to meet the needs of Commissioners and the Department of Health.
This is achieved by the accurate translation of diagnostic and procedure information contained within patient notes into predefined codes and entered on to the patient administration system.
A significant part of this role will be to ensure the quality and coverage of coding is constantly monitored and improved, to provide complete, timely, quality data.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Reliable, accurate and up-to-date coding of information is needed to support the running of the Trust, and Payment by Results, and to meet the needs of Commissioners and the Department of Health.
This is achieved by the accurate translation of diagnostic and procedure information contained within patient notes into predefined codes and entered on to the patient administration system.
A significant part of this role will be to ensure the quality and coverage of coding is constantly monitored and improved, to provide complete, timely, quality data.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
- ECDL. CLAIT
- National Clinical Coding Qualification (ACC)
- Ability to demonstrate DSPT 'standards met' level in any audit / validation.
Desirable
- Report Writing workshop
- Relevant Diploma, other higher degree or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience coding all complex medical and surgical specialities
- NHS experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to interpret information and to present information to diverse groups Trust wide
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills
- Negotiation, motivation and influencing skills
- Experience of supporting staff
- Use of patient administration system
- Able to use own initiative with support from line manager
- Able to work with a range of professionals
- Flexible approach to work
- Able to display attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, verbal & written
- Good communication skills in all media, face to face, telephone & written
- Good organisational skills
- Confidentiality awareness
Other
Essential
- Excellent reliability
- Excellent attendance
- Willingness to assist colleagues
- Present a professional image at all times
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
- ECDL. CLAIT
- National Clinical Coding Qualification (ACC)
- Ability to demonstrate DSPT 'standards met' level in any audit / validation.
Desirable
- Report Writing workshop
- Relevant Diploma, other higher degree or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience coding all complex medical and surgical specialities
- NHS experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to interpret information and to present information to diverse groups Trust wide
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills
- Negotiation, motivation and influencing skills
- Experience of supporting staff
- Use of patient administration system
- Able to use own initiative with support from line manager
- Able to work with a range of professionals
- Flexible approach to work
- Able to display attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, verbal & written
- Good communication skills in all media, face to face, telephone & written
- Good organisational skills
- Confidentiality awareness
Other
Essential
- Excellent reliability
- Excellent attendance
- Willingness to assist colleagues
- Present a professional image at all times
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).
