Job summary
Senior Clinical Coder ACC Band 5
Would you like to join our Clinical Coding team as an Accredited Clinical Coder? Read on to learn more about this rewarding role and submit your application.
The Clinical Coding service is a part of the Digital Division of the University Hospitals of Leicester and is responsible for extracting and codifying complex clinical information that describes a patient's diagnostic and procedural healthcare status within an episode of care in a timely manner.
The ability of UHL to accurately record and codify its clinical activity is fundamental to understanding the quality of its clinical services. Our coded data is used by all parts of the Trusts business to deliver trusted and high-quality services to patients.
Accredited Clinical Coders are a core component of the Clinical Coding service and have a crucial supporting role in the overall management of the Trust as their output directly influences income through the NHS Payment Scheme.
Main duties of the job
As an Accredited Clinical Coder you will be responsible for codifying in a timely manner complex clinical activity according to all relevant National Clinical CodingStandards and Local Clinical Coding Policies. You will be expected toevidence an expert grasp of National Clinical Coding Standards (evidenced by audit results, maintaining your professional Accredited Clinical Coder status and attending regular Clinical Coding Standards Refresher courses and other associated training).
You will assist the Clinical Coding Site Leads to support and mentor Trainee Clinical Coders and to achieve the submission of codified data in a timely manner.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To accurately analyse, interpret and extract relevant clinical information and data (including complex conditions, treatments and High Cost Drugs) from a variety of sources including medical case notes, electronic discharge letters, Radiology Pathology and other clinical information systems.
- Responsible for managing own workload within broad guidelines. Have a joint goal with other coders to achieve coding targets. Assist colleagues with coding patient case notes if necessary, to ensure all coding is completed within the Trusts stated deadlines. This may include mentoring less experienced colleagues.
- Produce all necessary reports regarding performance monitoring.
- Present benchmarking analysis to the CMGs and Clinical Coding Manager to identify areas of concern in the coded data and assisting in producing an action plan to address coding and clinical information issues.
- Be responsible for appraisals of all Band 4, 3 and 1 members of staff, developing personal development plans ensuring all training requirements are met.
- Assist in the recruitment process of short listing and interviewing together with the Clinical Coding Manager and Site Leads.
- Deputise for the Site Leads and attend internal and external meetings as necessary.
- Develop and implement Trust Coding Policies and procedures in conjunction with senior medical staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To accurately analyse, interpret and extract relevant clinical information and data (including complex conditions, treatments and High Cost Drugs) from a variety of sources including medical case notes, electronic discharge letters, Radiology Pathology and other clinical information systems.
- Responsible for managing own workload within broad guidelines. Have a joint goal with other coders to achieve coding targets. Assist colleagues with coding patient case notes if necessary, to ensure all coding is completed within the Trusts stated deadlines. This may include mentoring less experienced colleagues.
- Produce all necessary reports regarding performance monitoring.
- Present benchmarking analysis to the CMGs and Clinical Coding Manager to identify areas of concern in the coded data and assisting in producing an action plan to address coding and clinical information issues.
- Be responsible for appraisals of all Band 4, 3 and 1 members of staff, developing personal development plans ensuring all training requirements are met.
- Assist in the recruitment process of short listing and interviewing together with the Clinical Coding Manager and Site Leads.
- Deputise for the Site Leads and attend internal and external meetings as necessary.
- Develop and implement Trust Coding Policies and procedures in conjunction with senior medical staff.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 3 years Clinical Coding experience in Multiple specialties
Desirable
- Appraisal experience/appraisal training/Encoder
Communication/Relationship skills
Essential
- Able to Communicate with staff at all levels/excellent communication
Analytical Judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to interpret and summarize relevant clinical terminology
Planning and Organisational skills
Essential
- Self motivated/ability to organize staff
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Accuracy and attention to detail/Cross site working/Ability to work under pressure
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 3 years Clinical Coding experience in Multiple specialties
Desirable
- Appraisal experience/appraisal training/Encoder
Communication/Relationship skills
Essential
- Able to Communicate with staff at all levels/excellent communication
Analytical Judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to interpret and summarize relevant clinical terminology
Planning and Organisational skills
Essential
- Self motivated/ability to organize staff
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Accuracy and attention to detail/Cross site working/Ability to work under pressure
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).
