ACC/Trainee Clinical Coder

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join our Clinical Coding Services Team.

The work involves extracting relevant information from patient records, discussing queries with clinicians, other clinical coding team members, or the National Classifications Service, and then translating the diagnosis and procedures into codes using standard national classifications (ICD10 and OPCS 4), adhering to all national standards and conventions.

The information Coders produce is used to report on patient outcomes, improve patient care and ensure that the Trust is appropriately paid for the treatments provided to patients admitted to hospital.

Main duties of the job

To fulfil this important role you will need to exhibit excellent logical and analytical skills, demonstrate sound judgement in translating often complex patient records. Flexible in your approach you must be able to work as part of a team to tight deadlines. You must have knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology, good IT skills and the ability to work to a high degree of accuracy with attention to detail.

Applicants with experience in Clinical Coding and are ACC qualified will need to meet the criteria outlined in the person specification, A4C Band 4.

Applicants who do not hold ACC accreditation would enter as a Trainee Clinical Coder Band 3 and be fully supported through an initial extensive training programme to enable you to gain a good knowledge of medical conditions, clinical coding principles and become proficient in this interesting field. After two years you will be eligible to undertake the National Accredited Clinical Coding Qualification Examination, and upon successful attainment of this qualification you will move to a Band 4 ACC Clinical Coder role. Those not wishing to study for the national exam will have to demonstrate after three years, through a series of internal assessment and audit, that they hold the necessary skills and knowledge before moving to a Band 4 Clinical Coder role.

About us

Working for the organisation

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

  • An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
  • Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

No matter what role you join us in at #teamHDFT, you can be assured of a warm welcome. We have recently faced huge challenges due to Covid-19 yet our teams always show professionalism of the highest standard, putting patient care at the centre of everything we do, whether they are working in our hospital services, providing support to clinical services or in our community teams.

Date posted

04 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £27,596 a year Dependent of ACC accreditation

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-CORP-1318R

Job locations

Hornbeam Park - Unit B3B

Crimple Court

Harrogate

HG2 8PB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants with experience in Clinical Coding and are ACC qualified will be required to carry out the duties and responsibilities, and to meet the criteria outlined in the job description and person specification, A4C Band 4.

Applicants who do not hold ACC accreditation would enter as a Trainee Clinical Coder Band 3 and will be required to carry out the duties and responsibilities, and meet the criteria outlined in the job description and person specification, A4C Band 3.

If you have any questions, please contact Vicky Hilton-Green on 01423 553762 or vicky.hilton-green@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants with experience in Clinical Coding and are ACC qualified will be required to carry out the duties and responsibilities, and to meet the criteria outlined in the job description and person specification, A4C Band 4.

Applicants who do not hold ACC accreditation would enter as a Trainee Clinical Coder Band 3 and will be required to carry out the duties and responsibilities, and meet the criteria outlined in the job description and person specification, A4C Band 3.

If you have any questions, please contact Vicky Hilton-Green on 01423 553762 or vicky.hilton-green@nhs.net

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Level standard or equivalent / Accredited Clinical Coding Qualification (ACC)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience and awareness of admin processes / A minimum of 1 year in a clinical coding position in the NHS
  • Experience and awareness of medical terminology, anatomical and physiological terms

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of governance principles and practices
  • Ability to consider complex facts or issues producing analysis
  • Ability to deal with competing priorities whilst meeting tight deadlines
  • Knowledge of clinical coding principles
  • Ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Level standard or equivalent / Accredited Clinical Coding Qualification (ACC)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience and awareness of admin processes / A minimum of 1 year in a clinical coding position in the NHS
  • Experience and awareness of medical terminology, anatomical and physiological terms

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of governance principles and practices
  • Ability to consider complex facts or issues producing analysis
  • Ability to deal with competing priorities whilst meeting tight deadlines
  • Knowledge of clinical coding principles
  • Ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels

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

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hornbeam Park - Unit B3B

Crimple Court

Harrogate

HG2 8PB


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hornbeam Park - Unit B3B

Crimple Court

Harrogate

HG2 8PB


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Coding Manager

Vicky Hilton-Green

vicky.hilton-green@nhs.net

01423553762

Date posted

04 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £27,596 a year Dependent of ACC accreditation

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-CORP-1318R

Job locations

Hornbeam Park - Unit B3B

Crimple Court

Harrogate

HG2 8PB


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