Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Trainee Clinical Coder

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Job summary

Are you a problem solver with great attention to detail? Are you looking to begin a long career in the NHS?

Following investment an exciting opportunity has arisen for a new cohort of committed and enthusiastic Trainee Clinical Coders to join our established team at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. The posts will generally be based at Southend University Hospital but will also require travel to Basildon University Hospital and Broomfield Hospital.

The Clinical Coding team records information about every inpatient admitted by the Trust using alphanumeric codes (from the ICD-10 diagnosis classification and OPCS-4.10 procedure classification), investigating all aspects of their journey from start to finish. These records can be understood throughout the NHS, used to plan for future patient care and can influence Trust income.

You will be responsible for assigning correct clinical codes to diagnoses and operative procedures against nationally agreed standards, in order to produce reliable clinical information for commissioning, reimbursement (based on HRG assignment), audit, research and performance indicator production.

Main duties of the job

With the support of our team of experienced trainers, you can expect to:

  • Undertake the mandatory 21-day Clinical Coding Standards Course within 6 months of appointment.
  • Receive specialist on-the-job training for approximately 18 months.
  • Study for the National Clinical Coding Qualification within 3 years of appointment.

You will be educated to A Level, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent standard and will have some knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology. You will be a good lateral thinker and problem solver, pay attention to detail and enjoy working as part of a team.

You will start at pay band 3 and career progression will be encouraged and supported by the Trust.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Details

Date posted

11 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-COR-SO-1038

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend

SS0 0RY


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you like the challenge of working in a fast paced and exciting environment, where we look after and value you, then you may be the person to join our team.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you like the challenge of working in a fast paced and exciting environment, where we look after and value you, then you may be the person to join our team.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

  • Able to travel to Trust sites as required

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Ability to analyse and extract relevant information
  • Excellent attention to detail and keyboard skills
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
  • Understanding of confidentiality and implications of non-compliance
  • Effective oral/written communication and interpersonal skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to A Level, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Personal and People Development

Desirable

  • Interest in personal and professional development
Person Specification

Other

Essential

  • Able to travel to Trust sites as required

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Ability to analyse and extract relevant information
  • Excellent attention to detail and keyboard skills
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
  • Understanding of confidentiality and implications of non-compliance
  • Effective oral/written communication and interpersonal skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to A Level, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Personal and People Development

Desirable

  • Interest in personal and professional development

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend

SS0 0RY


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend

SS0 0RY


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Coding Data Assurance Lead

Toby Jones

toby.jones@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

11 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-COR-SO-1038

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend

SS0 0RY


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