Job summary
An opportunity exists for an experienced senior qualified coder to join the team and assist heading up the daily run to deadline in one of the 5 clinical coding pods. You will assist in coding and stream-lining an efficient and cohesive monthly rotation to target date and build up experience of coders' profiles and specialism worklists.
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 and to work closely with the management team. You must be a holder of the ACC qualification with broad experience throughout a variety of medical and surgical areas and over at least three years in an acute hospital setting. You should have some knowledge of Cerner and Medicode ideally and have an understanding of data flows and clinical pathways, be able to act autonomously and be able to influence, inspire and organize efficiently.
This role will be important to the efficient and responsive running of the department. Some experience in HRG4+ and the morbidity scoring system is essential and an interest in the wider aspects of clinical coding both corporate and national.The team works remotely 3 days a week, and is required to be in one of the 3 offices on a Tuesday and Wednesday. Also note; the recruitment and retention premium (RRP) is currently at 10% on this band.
Main duties of the job
- To coordinate the coding team across the corporate and individual pods in ensuring and efficient and streamlined provision of a high quality and responsive clinical coding service.
- Maintain own workload to a very standard and be able to work closely with senior clinicians where clinical engagement is paramount to delivering a highly accurate and efficient income re-imbursement. Provide a clinical coding function in areas of complexity and/or need as required.To provide expert clinical coding advice and support to the Divisions, trust clinicians and the coding teams.
- Assist the site coding manager in coordinating the monthly deadline target in a designated pod, liaising with team members, wards, support clerks and clinicians where relevant.
- To provide a coordinated approach to the running of the clinical coding team within one of the 5 clinical pods, deputising for the line manager when absent or when invited to by the Head of Coding. Assist the senior manager in the smooth running of the weekly and monthly workload rotation and advise on the Trust's complex case-mix in order to be one of the lead experts, advising senior clinicians, business managers, Finance and Information teams on areas where accuracy, income and trust reputation are vital.
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. Please talk to us at interview. .
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 overviewsplease 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 overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Academic achievements to a degree level or the equivalent in work experience
- ACC (Accredited clinical coding qualification)
- Sound knowledge of Payment by Results/HRGs (Healthcare Resource Groups)
Desirable
- Clinical Coding Auditor qualification`
- Very competent knowledge in anatomy and physiology
Experience
Essential
- Not less than 3 years generalised clinical coding experience
- Experience in a wide range of specialties & their complexities
- Experience in Clinical coding terminologies and software encoding experience
- Hospital information systems & IT packages
Desirable
- Project management experience/report writing
- Be able to meet the prerequisites of sitting either audit workshop or Train the Trainer courses
- Proven experience in supervising/coordinating a team function and/or staff
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent problem solving ability
- Strong administration skills
- IT literate - proficiency in all MS applications
- Highly communicative and literate
- Demonstrated ability in assessing complex coding issues and to make clear recommendations
- Coding abstraction skills
- Ability to analyse and justify complex HRG grouping
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Academic achievements to a degree level or the equivalent in work experience
- ACC (Accredited clinical coding qualification)
- Sound knowledge of Payment by Results/HRGs (Healthcare Resource Groups)
Desirable
- Clinical Coding Auditor qualification`
- Very competent knowledge in anatomy and physiology
Experience
Essential
- Not less than 3 years generalised clinical coding experience
- Experience in a wide range of specialties & their complexities
- Experience in Clinical coding terminologies and software encoding experience
- Hospital information systems & IT packages
Desirable
- Project management experience/report writing
- Be able to meet the prerequisites of sitting either audit workshop or Train the Trainer courses
- Proven experience in supervising/coordinating a team function and/or staff
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent problem solving ability
- Strong administration skills
- IT literate - proficiency in all MS applications
- Highly communicative and literate
- Demonstrated ability in assessing complex coding issues and to make clear recommendations
- Coding abstraction skills
- Ability to analyse and justify complex HRG grouping
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
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).
