Job summary South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust are seeking to recruit dedicated and enthusiastic individuals with excellent communication skills, good organisational skill and are eager to learn to join our Clinical Coding team. Training and development is important to us, we offer full support from internal training programmes and assessments delivered by an accredited Clinical Coding Trainer and also offer support from our internal Accredited Clinical Coders and Audit Manager The post holder must ensure the accuracy and timely allocation of diagnostic and procedural classification codes Experience working within a Clinical Coding department is desirable. However, experience within other healthcare environments, either within an NHS or private hospital within the UK will also be considered Main duties of the job The post holder must demonstrate the ability to read and analyse patient records to help identify all relevant diagnoses, procedures and interventions, relevant to the current period of patient care To code all patient episodes applying knowledge of the information contained within ICD-10 and OPCS4 Classifications To ensure the completion of all patient episodes within the agreed timescales and to follow up any uncoded episodes promptly and accurately and ensure all data is valid for the contract minimum data sets to be produced About us Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required. One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy. The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated. Date posted 03 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9155-CRAC-0425-6 Job locations Sunderland Children's Centre Durham Road, Sunderland, SR3 4AG Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE To ensure the accurate and timely allocation of diagnostic and procedural codes to patients treated within City Hospitals, Sunderland. You will work as part of the Clinical Coding team working on rotation at ward level and also office based in the Clinical Coding Office. Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE To ensure the accurate and timely allocation of diagnostic and procedural codes to patients treated within City Hospitals, Sunderland. You will work as part of the Clinical Coding team working on rotation at ward level and also office based in the Clinical Coding Office. Person Specification ANALYTICAL/ JUDGEMENTAL Essential Able to abstract and analyse complex patient clinical records Able to exert judgement in the translation of clinical details to codes and in applying the classification framework Experience Essential Previous work in a healthcare environment Minimum 6 months experience of work in a coding environment Computer literate Other Essential Daily exposure to case note documentation concerning injuries, self abuse / self harm (overdoses, self inflicted wounds, self neglect, etc), assault cases and terminally ill patients Able to deal with general stresses of tough workload targets Able to cope with exposure to noise (constant background interruptions) Qualifications Essential Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills to Level 1 or equivalent IT Skills Educated to GCSE level A,B or C or equivalent (preferably including English and Biology) Knowledge of medical terminology Knowledge of anatomy & physiology Evidence of willingness and aptitude for study Desirable Willingness to work towards National Clinical Coding qualification Understanding of Payments by Results A levels Experience in interpretation of clinical documentation and coding abstraction techniques. Skills Essential Excellent organisational skills Good keyboard skills Excellent communication skills Methodical and attention to detail Good written and spoken English Desirable Knowledge of V6 abstracting, EMR modules Microsoft Office Personal Qualities Essential Outgoing, friendly personality Able to work to strict deadlines and cope with pressure Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team Ability to manage own workload Attitude Essential Flexible approach Self motivated Well presented Confident approach Desirable Ability to challenge Person Specification ANALYTICAL/ JUDGEMENTAL Essential Able to abstract and analyse complex patient clinical records Able to exert judgement in the translation of clinical details to codes and in applying the classification framework Experience Essential Previous work in a healthcare environment Minimum 6 months experience of work in a coding environment Computer literate Other Essential Daily exposure to case note documentation concerning injuries, self abuse / self harm (overdoses, self inflicted wounds, self neglect, etc), assault cases and terminally ill patients Able to deal with general stresses of tough workload targets Able to cope with exposure to noise (constant background interruptions) Qualifications Essential Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills to Level 1 or equivalent IT Skills Educated to GCSE level A,B or C or equivalent (preferably including English and Biology) Knowledge of medical terminology Knowledge of anatomy & physiology Evidence of willingness and aptitude for study Desirable Willingness to work towards National Clinical Coding qualification Understanding of Payments by Results A levels Experience in interpretation of clinical documentation and coding abstraction techniques. Skills Essential Excellent organisational skills Good keyboard skills Excellent communication skills Methodical and attention to detail Good written and spoken English Desirable Knowledge of V6 abstracting, EMR modules Microsoft Office Personal Qualities Essential Outgoing, friendly personality Able to work to strict deadlines and cope with pressure Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team Ability to manage own workload Attitude Essential Flexible approach Self motivated Well presented Confident approach Desirable Ability to challenge Employer details Employer name South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust Address Sunderland Children's Centre Durham Road, Sunderland, SR3 4AG Employer's website https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)