Job summary
Do you fancy a career and not just a job? Are you an
inquisitive person? Then a job in clinical coding at County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust maybe
just for you. You will investigate and decipher from the electronic patient record diagnosis, co
morbidities, procedure and interventions and translate these terms into codes to reflect the patients
Inpatient/ daycase stay. The data we collate is then used to generate income and national statistics. The
role requires a lot of training, time and dedication however it is extremely rewarding and interesting
as not a day is ever the same with new procedures and techniques used in the evolving healthcare
setting which you will research. You will start your career as a band 3 which will require you to
complete/pass the clinical coding standards course, you will then learn a multitude of specialities over
a 2 year period at this time if we feel you are ready you will sit an internal assessment/audit
to move you to a band 4, Hybrid working opportunties will be considered at this
point (band 4) you can then study and sit the NCC Qualifiaction to attain your
band 5 status. Refresher training is also required every 3 years.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have the responsibilty
for the coding of a multitude of specialities by extracting information from
various clinical documents in the electronic patient record and translating
into diagnostic (ICD-10) and procedure coding (OPCS 4.10). Specialities include
Surgery, Breast Surgery, ENT, Opthalmology, Oral, Dermatology, Urology,
Gynaecology and Medicine
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Accuratly
assigning ICD-10 and OPCS 4.10 codes to all Inpatient and Daycase activity
using the Trust`s electronic patient record. You will be expected to mentor
less experienced staff, this may involve liasing with clinical and clerical
staff. You will also be expected to participate in audits
Job description
Job responsibilities
Accuratly
assigning ICD-10 and OPCS 4.10 codes to all Inpatient and Daycase activity
using the Trust`s electronic patient record. You will be expected to mentor
less experienced staff, this may involve liasing with clinical and clerical
staff. You will also be expected to participate in audits
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working to targets and key performance indicators to meet deadlines
- Experience of work requiring high degree of accuracy
Desirable
- Experience of using either Paper and Electronic records to extract clinical information
- Experience in using E-Record PAS System - Cerner Milennium , other IT systems
- Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
- Previous practical Coding experience (up to 2 years in a range of specialities)
- Experience of the medical records process
- Experience of working in the NHS
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective organisation and time management skills
- Ability to work to strict deadlines Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team
- IT Skills including Microsoft office applications
- Flexible approach to work
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy and physiology Basic knowledge of ICD-10 and OPCS Basic Knowledge of Health care resource groups (HRG`S)
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures
- Knowledge of national coding rules and conventions
- A working knowledge and understanding of local Clinical Coding policies and there application
- Knowledge of encoding software products (Medicode)
- Knowledge of NHS Data systems relating to Inpatients, Daycases, Outpatients
- Knowledge of Department of Health initiatives
- Understanding of Health and Safety requirements
- Understanding of the NHS recent reforms - Caldecott guardians , Freedom of Information Act, Data Protection Act.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
- Able to attend training at off site venue
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE`s at Grade C or above are required, Including English and Maths or equivalent qualification
- NVQ Level 3 in administration or equivalent knowledge/experience Willingness to working towards sitting the National Clinical Coding Qualification
Desirable
- Clinical Coding Standards Course Certification
- Medical Terminology Certificare
- Anatomy and Physiology Certification
- Degree Level Education
- Basic Computer Course eg ECDL
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working to targets and key performance indicators to meet deadlines
- Experience of work requiring high degree of accuracy
Desirable
- Experience of using either Paper and Electronic records to extract clinical information
- Experience in using E-Record PAS System - Cerner Milennium , other IT systems
- Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
- Previous practical Coding experience (up to 2 years in a range of specialities)
- Experience of the medical records process
- Experience of working in the NHS
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective organisation and time management skills
- Ability to work to strict deadlines Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team
- IT Skills including Microsoft office applications
- Flexible approach to work
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy and physiology Basic knowledge of ICD-10 and OPCS Basic Knowledge of Health care resource groups (HRG`S)
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures
- Knowledge of national coding rules and conventions
- A working knowledge and understanding of local Clinical Coding policies and there application
- Knowledge of encoding software products (Medicode)
- Knowledge of NHS Data systems relating to Inpatients, Daycases, Outpatients
- Knowledge of Department of Health initiatives
- Understanding of Health and Safety requirements
- Understanding of the NHS recent reforms - Caldecott guardians , Freedom of Information Act, Data Protection Act.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
- Able to attend training at off site venue
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE`s at Grade C or above are required, Including English and Maths or equivalent qualification
- NVQ Level 3 in administration or equivalent knowledge/experience Willingness to working towards sitting the National Clinical Coding Qualification
Desirable
- Clinical Coding Standards Course Certification
- Medical Terminology Certificare
- Anatomy and Physiology Certification
- Degree Level Education
- Basic Computer Course eg ECDL
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
