About our Trust
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal - to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Clinical Coding department at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking to recruit a Trainee Clinical Coder based at St Richard's Hospital, Chichester. The position is solely office based with no scope for remote working.
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic individual to collect, collate, analyse, and translate complex medical patient care records into diagnostic and procedural codes. Full training will be provided. The trainee period will last until successfully completing the Clinical Coding Refresher Course, during which you will be required to assist with the collection of case notes and locate uncoded episodes to allow the department to meet its monthly deadlines.
You will be working within a friendly and supportive team who strive for continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will begin as a Band 3 Trainee Clinical Coder with the opportunity to progress to a Band 4 Trained Clinical Coder after passing their first mandatory National Clinical Coding Standards Refresher Course three years from the initial National Clinical Coding Standards Course and also meeting the required accuracy and productivity metrics.
Main duties of the job
1. You will analyse medical and interventional terminology and translate it into nationally and internationally recognised alpha-numeric codes.
2. You will code accurately and in a timely manner in order to meet Trust deadlines and manage your own daily workload and participate in training to maintain and increase these skills.
3. You will analyse reports to locate and obtain missing or uncoded spells throughout the Trust.
Person specification
Essential criteria
* 5 grade C or above GSCE or equivalent including Maths, English and a Science
* Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
* Experience in using Microsoft Office, Word and Excel
* Experience of working to tight deadlines
* A good understanding of patient confidentiality and the Data Protection Act
Desirable criteria
* Three A levels or equivalent
* National Clinical Coding Standards Foundation Course pass in all modules
* Experience in Microsoft Office Powerpoint
* Experience in using an NHS Trust Patient Administration System
* Experience of translating medical information into code
Important information for applicants
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest we may close adverts earlier than specified.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
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