Job summary
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is proud to deliver outstanding health care across a wide range of general and specialist services,making it a centre of excellence for children's health services.
Being a centre of excellence for paediatric clinical coding is also the vision of the coding department which, over recent years, has seen significant investment in developing both the team and their engagement work with clinical and non-clinical colleagues across the organisation. We recognise the vital contribution of our coding team to our overall Trust performance and regard our team as pivotal to our future. The importance of a skilled coding workforce is paramount and we are committed to the ongoing training and development of our coding professionals, both personally and professionally.
Sheffield Children's routinely achieves a high level in staff satisfaction surveys, and you will be joining a fabulous clinical coding team which iswell-supported by senior management and the Trust Executive. Part of the Trust's Digital Services, we are a small, well- structured and friendlyteam working from a centralized office with the option of working from home and flexible hours.
As a diverse team we are proud of our commitment to an inclusive and compassionate environment, and work constantly to actively promote theimportance of health and wellbeing in our department.
Main duties of the job
We are now looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who is an Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC), having previously passed the National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) and can further demonstrate significant experience of coding in NHS hospitals, across all specialties and who thrive in a busy, pressured environment.
We are looking for a team player who enjoys a collaborative and supportive atmosphere in both the office and remote environment. You should have proven ability to prioritise, plan and organise your workload and work under pressure if required. You will be expected to work closely with the leadership team to promote the importance of clinical coding and contribute to the department's strategic plan to make Sheffield Children's a centre of excellence for paediatric clinical coding. You will be passionate about the quality of the Trust's coded data and actively participate in the Trust's health record digitization plan to facilitate an EPR that supports high quality clinical coding.
About us
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC)
- Clinical Coding Refresher status is current
- Degree level education or equivalent level of experience
Desirable
- AMSPAR
- Medical terminology qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of clinical coding in an acute NHS trust setting
- Experience and knowledge of coding a wide range of specialties and all levels of complexity
- Experience in paediatric coding
- Experience of applying complex coding rules and conventions in order to reach appropriate coding decisions
- Working under time bound and conflicting deadlines
Desirable
- Experience in specialist paediatric coding
- Use of 3M Medicode
- Experience in mentoring junior staff
- Experience of engaging with clinicians
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of coding theory
- High level of understanding of medical terminology and physiology and anatomy
- Ability to make judgements in complex coding cases
- A good understanding of PbR and HRGs
- Ability to read sensitive and destressing information
- Able to work as an individual and part of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent PC skills including a working knowledge and current experience of Microsoft Word, Excel and use of email
- Evidence of CPD education and training
Desirable
- Ability to liaise with multidisciplinary teams using various methods of communication
- Presentation skills and experience
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Highly organised with ability to work under own initiative and prioritise own workload
- Flexible approach to work and adaptable to changing situations
- Committed to continuous professional development
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Ability to build sound and collaborative working relationships
- Professional manner
Desirable
- Ability to research and self-teach
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC)
- Clinical Coding Refresher status is current
- Degree level education or equivalent level of experience
Desirable
- AMSPAR
- Medical terminology qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of clinical coding in an acute NHS trust setting
- Experience and knowledge of coding a wide range of specialties and all levels of complexity
- Experience in paediatric coding
- Experience of applying complex coding rules and conventions in order to reach appropriate coding decisions
- Working under time bound and conflicting deadlines
Desirable
- Experience in specialist paediatric coding
- Use of 3M Medicode
- Experience in mentoring junior staff
- Experience of engaging with clinicians
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of coding theory
- High level of understanding of medical terminology and physiology and anatomy
- Ability to make judgements in complex coding cases
- A good understanding of PbR and HRGs
- Ability to read sensitive and destressing information
- Able to work as an individual and part of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent PC skills including a working knowledge and current experience of Microsoft Word, Excel and use of email
- Evidence of CPD education and training
Desirable
- Ability to liaise with multidisciplinary teams using various methods of communication
- Presentation skills and experience
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Highly organised with ability to work under own initiative and prioritise own workload
- Flexible approach to work and adaptable to changing situations
- Committed to continuous professional development
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Ability to build sound and collaborative working relationships
- Professional manner
Desirable
- Ability to research and self-teach
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
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).
