Job summary
Start Date will be on or after 01-April-24.
We have an exciting opportunity for Clinical Coders to join our experienced team on a hybrid working basis. Working across a range of specialties our Clinical Coders provide an expert Clinical Coding service for all 4 United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust sites.
Our coding team has a broad range of experience and includes Senior Coders and Divisional Lead Coders. Offering a broad range of mentoring and support.
These Hybrid roles are predominantly office based with 1 day working from home.
To succeed as a Clinical Coder, you will need:
- Experience of working in a clinical coding department o Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC) status or be actively working towards achieving this within the next 18 months.
- Experienced in the use of ICD-10 and OPCS-4 coding classifications
- o Good knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology o
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a larger/virtual team
- o Competent and confident to work primarily in the office, with 1 day at home with the flexibility to be able to travel on site when needed.
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Main duties of the job
As our Clinical Coder you will:
- Provide a Clinical Coding service for all 4 United Lincolnshire NHS Hospitals Trust sites.
- Assign ICD-10 and OPCS-4 codes to hospital episodes covering NHS activity.
- Access various information systems, e.g. pathology/radiology, to obtain further information to ensure completeness and accuracy of coding for a wide range of clinical specialties.
o Escalate any issues to the Senior Clinical Coders or Clinical Coding Manager, when appropriate
About us
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent in English Language Human Biology, Anatomy and Physiology
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a busy NHS office environment.
Previous experience
Essential
- Recognise the importance of confidentiality
- Be able to demonstrate the following skills in a busy medical records office environment oAttention to detail oWorking under pressure oWork to deadlines oWorking as part of a team
- Experience of communications across staff
- NHS experience including working with clinical staff
- Knowledge and experience of using a patient electronic system.
- NHS experience including working with clinical staff
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a busy NHS office environment.
Evidence of Particular: - Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: ?Patient Centred ?Safety ?Compassion ?Respect and ?Excellence
- Knowledge of policy and implications across several areas
- Ability to work under pressure, within set timescales.
- Work towards tight deadlines
- Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda.
- Good interpersonal skill at all levels. Knowledge of policy and implications across several areas
- Clear written and verbal communication. Attention to detail.
- Adheres to local and national legislation. Able to prioritise work
- Work well as part of a team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent in English Language Human Biology, Anatomy and Physiology
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a busy NHS office environment.
Previous experience
Essential
- Recognise the importance of confidentiality
- Be able to demonstrate the following skills in a busy medical records office environment oAttention to detail oWorking under pressure oWork to deadlines oWorking as part of a team
- Experience of communications across staff
- NHS experience including working with clinical staff
- Knowledge and experience of using a patient electronic system.
- NHS experience including working with clinical staff
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a busy NHS office environment.
Evidence of Particular: - Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: ?Patient Centred ?Safety ?Compassion ?Respect and ?Excellence
- Knowledge of policy and implications across several areas
- Ability to work under pressure, within set timescales.
- Work towards tight deadlines
- Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda.
- Good interpersonal skill at all levels. Knowledge of policy and implications across several areas
- Clear written and verbal communication. Attention to detail.
- Adheres to local and national legislation. Able to prioritise work
- Work well as part of a team.
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).
