Apprentice Clinical Coder

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Result Areas

To attend all mandatory components of the Apprenticeship Framework including:

- Corporate induction

- GHNHSFT mandatory training

- Department based vocational assessments

- Progress review meetings

To undertake training as required and agreed with the mentor, supervisor and external assessor and complete competencies relevant to the work area / department.

The post holder reports to the site Clinical Coding Manager and will be part of the team which codes activity at all hospital sites in the west or east of the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust and the Gloucestershire Care Services NHS Trust. The post holder has no budgetary responsibilities or managerial responsibility.

The post holder will help provide high quality patient care by coding accurately and efficiently all inpatient and day case activity to required deadlines. Coding in line with national and local standards. Meet targets and deadlines in coding requirements and performance standards, set by the Head of Business Information (HBI), Head of Clinical Coding Strategy and Development (HCCSD).

Respond to professional guidance from the Head of Clinical Coding Strategy and Development HCCSD and Clinical Coding Managers in quality matters.

Identify data errors on the computer system and correct or refer to the appropriate member of staff. Inform the Clinical Coding Managers of inconsistencies.

Ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation Act 2018 and The Access to Health Records Act preserving the confidentiality of health records at all times.

To complete all training in accordance with Trust policy.

To comply with Trust and Departmental policies and procedures e.g., Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), Manual handling, Data Protection Acts and patient confidentiality at all times. This will include demonstrating compliance with the terms of all safeguarding policies and processes relevant to the safeguarding of adults and children in the care of GHNHSFT and to undergo regular mandatory training concerned with safeguarding matters.

To be flexible, with the ability to alter activities and priorities as the need arises

To participate fully in personal appraisal and development review process, maintain and complete the Apprenticeship portfolio.

Undertake any other appropriate duties commensurate with the role, as required at the request of your line manager.

Please see the full job description and person specification by accessing the documents under the Supporting Documents heading.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Grade (D/3) in English and Maths, or equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills Level 1 in Literacy and Numeracy)

Experience

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills for dealing with people internal and external to the organisation
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and Excel
• Problem solving skills

Knowledge/ Skills

Essential

• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of Healthcare/ Anatomy Physiology/Medical Terminology

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NN

Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)