Job summary
Sulis Hospital Bath are looking for a Part time Clinical Coder to join our Finance Team, to continue to help deliver high quality Clinical Coding, during an exciting time to be a part of the organisation with its recent rebranding and upcoming expansion.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the accurate and timely coding of NHS and private clinical activity and support the continuous improvement of Clinical Coding for Sulis Hospital Bath, using coding tools in line with the ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications and national standards.
Qualified coders with the Nationally Accredited Clinical Coder Qualification (ACC) are desirable; however non-ACC candidates with suitable experience will also be considered.
About us
An award-winning hospital, Sulis Hospital is widely recognised as one of the finest in the country. Sulis became a part of the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust in June 2021, making it one of the first independent hospitals owned by an NHS Trust, offering private, insured, and NHS healthcare services. We empower our teams to be the best they can be, fostering a culture that enhances the quality of people's lives through exceptional care. We are proud to have received an 'Outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission for 'Caring,' reflecting the compassionate nature of our people. With modern facilities and strong clinical leadership, Sulis Hospital in Bath provides an opportunity for a fulfilling career where you can make a meaningful difference and gain a diverse range of experiences.
We welcome both inpatients and outpatients across a variety of specialisms from Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, General surgery, ENT, Urology, Vascular and many others.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is primarily remote and supports homeworking, however, you may need to come onsite when required. This role will mainly involve working autonomously, using your own initiative to prioritise and complete a variable workload, as part of a small team. If you are comfortable with this style of working and have excellent communication and organisational skills, we would love to hear from you.
Part time 22.5 - 30 hours per week
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Emma Coyle, Clinical Coding Lead. Emma.coyle@sulishospital.com
Applications will be assessed and responded to as they are received. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if sufficient applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is primarily remote and supports homeworking, however, you may need to come onsite when required. This role will mainly involve working autonomously, using your own initiative to prioritise and complete a variable workload, as part of a small team. If you are comfortable with this style of working and have excellent communication and organisational skills, we would love to hear from you.
Part time 22.5 - 30 hours per week
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Emma Coyle, Clinical Coding Lead. Emma.coyle@sulishospital.com
Applications will be assessed and responded to as they are received. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if sufficient applications are received.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Trained and experienced Clinical Coder, supported by certification.
- Attended a Clinical coding standards Refresher within the last 3 years
- Good general level of education
- Willing to attend all necessary training and Clinical Coding workshops
- A detailed understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
- Ability to work on own, planning and organising workload to meet deadlines
- Experience in the use of Microsoft Office products, including EXCEL
- A minimum of 3 years working in an acute trust
Desirable
- NHS Accredited Clinical Coder qualification
- Experience of coding a wide variety of specialties, to include all surgical specialties.
- Good understanding of HRGs
- Experience of liaising with Clinicians and other clinical staff
- Use of 3M Medicode encoder or other relevant coding support software
- Use of Compucare8 (CC8) patient administration system
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Trained and experienced Clinical Coder, supported by certification.
- Attended a Clinical coding standards Refresher within the last 3 years
- Good general level of education
- Willing to attend all necessary training and Clinical Coding workshops
- A detailed understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
- Ability to work on own, planning and organising workload to meet deadlines
- Experience in the use of Microsoft Office products, including EXCEL
- A minimum of 3 years working in an acute trust
Desirable
- NHS Accredited Clinical Coder qualification
- Experience of coding a wide variety of specialties, to include all surgical specialties.
- Good understanding of HRGs
- Experience of liaising with Clinicians and other clinical staff
- Use of 3M Medicode encoder or other relevant coding support software
- Use of Compucare8 (CC8) patient administration system
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.
