Job summary
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.
the recruitment process will be in 2 days - 13/08 Assessment via Teams - 2 hours, Theory and Practical and 14/08 Face to face interviews at Hammersmith Coding office.
Main duties of the job
To enhance the accuracy and completeness of the clinical coding work stream through improved sources of information, engaging clinicians, and the Divisions and relevant departments in particular where it impacts on high cost and complex specialised areas where additional expertise is required.
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.
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
Desirable
- Auditor/Trainer qualifications in Clinical Coding
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a wide range of specialties & their complexities
- 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 Clinical coding terminologies and software encoding experience
Desirable
- Project management experience/report writing
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent problem solving ability
- Strong administration skills
- 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
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written
- Motivator
- Able to influence
- Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values
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
Desirable
- Auditor/Trainer qualifications in Clinical Coding
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a wide range of specialties & their complexities
- 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 Clinical coding terminologies and software encoding experience
Desirable
- Project management experience/report writing
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent problem solving ability
- Strong administration skills
- 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
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written
- Motivator
- Able to influence
- Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values
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).
