Job summary
An opportunity now exists for 2 x experienced coders to join the Clinical Coding team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The coding teams across the trust work corporately in a rotation of five clinical PODS and are responsible for ensuring a responsive and accurate delivery of Trust activity to sustain trust financial flows and to support the operational and strategic management of the organization.
You will need to exhibit excellent analytical skills, logic, and a high level of interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written. Flexible in your approach, you must be able to work as a part of the team to tight deadlines. You must be a holder of the ACC qualification, ideally with broad experience throughout a variety of medical and surgical areas in an acute setting with at least 2 years' experience post qualification.
If the above describes you and your skills and interests then we would welcome your application to this exciting and challenging role.
Remote coding has long been introduced some time ago and currently the teams come in once a week to the offices on a Wednesday, working from home the remaining 4 days. Note; the recruitment and retention premium (RRP) is at 10% on this banding.
Main duties of the job
To participate with all team members in meeting strict local, and national and contractual deadlines for assignment of clinical codes using classifications ICD-10 and OPCS4, to ensure accurate and timely reimbursement for each patient treated within the trust
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Academic achievements to a degree level or the equivalent in work experience
- ACC (Accredited clinical coding qualification)
- High degree of knowledge in Anatomy & Physiology
- Sound knowledge of Payment by Results/HRGs (Healthcare Resource Groups)
Desirable
- Auditor/Trainer qualifications in Clinical Coding
Experience
Essential
- Not less than 3 years generalised clinical coding experience
- Be able to meet the prerequisites of sitting either audit workshop or Train the Trainer Courses
- Experience in a wide range of specialties & their complexities
- Hospital information systems & IT packages
Desirable
- Project management experience/report writing
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent problem solving ability
- IT literate - proficiency in all MS applications
- Excellent analytical and judgement skills - demonstrate high levels of ability and initiative in assessing complex coding issues and to make recommendations
- Ability to prioritise & plan
- Excellent communication skills
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Academic achievements to a degree level or the equivalent in work experience
- ACC (Accredited clinical coding qualification)
- High degree of knowledge in Anatomy & Physiology
- Sound knowledge of Payment by Results/HRGs (Healthcare Resource Groups)
Desirable
- Auditor/Trainer qualifications in Clinical Coding
Experience
Essential
- Not less than 3 years generalised clinical coding experience
- Be able to meet the prerequisites of sitting either audit workshop or Train the Trainer Courses
- Experience in a wide range of specialties & their complexities
- Hospital information systems & IT packages
Desirable
- Project management experience/report writing
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent problem solving ability
- IT literate - proficiency in all MS applications
- Excellent analytical and judgement skills - demonstrate high levels of ability and initiative in assessing complex coding issues and to make recommendations
- Ability to prioritise & plan
- Excellent communication skills
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).
