Would you like to join our Clinical Coding team as a Clinical Coder? Read on to learn more about this rewarding role and submit your application.
The Clinical Coding service is a part of the Digital Division of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group (UHN) and is responsible for extracting and codifying complex clinical information that describes a patient's diagnostic and procedural healthcare status within an episode of care in a timely manner.
The ability of the UHN Group to accurately record and codify its clinical activity is fundamental to understanding the quality of its clinical services. Our coded data is used by all parts of the Group's business to deliver trusted and high-quality services to patients.
Clinical Coders are a core component of the Clinical Coding service and have a crucial supporting role in the overall management of the Group as their output directly influences income through the NHS Payment Scheme.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Coder you will be responsible for codifying in a timely manner complex clinical activity according to all relevant National Clinical Coding Standards and Local Clinical Coding Policies.
You will be expected to evidence a good grasp of National Clinical Coding Standards (evidenced by audit results and attending regular Clinical Coding Standards Refresher courses and other associated training).
You will assist the Clinical Coding Team Leads to support and mentor Associate Clinical Coders and to achieve the submission of codified data in a timely manner.
You will work openly with your Clinical Coding Team Lead and Clinical Coding Trainer to develop your clinical coding knowledge and expertise. This will be evidenced by successfully passing a national examination within two years of commencing the post to become an Accredited Clinical Coder.
Job responsibilities
Main Duties
1. With the support of experienced colleagues extract, analyse and codify complex clinical information describing a patient's diagnostic and procedural healthcare status within an episode of care using ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications.
2. Ensure codified data is of high quality and accurate i.e., in line with all relevant National Clinical Coding Standards and Local Clinical Coding Policies.
3. Ensure codified data is entered into the Patient Administration System (PAS) in a timely manner i.e., within defined local and national timescales.
4. Where required work with other disciplines of staff who are necessary to the successful completion of accurate clinical coding, i.e., clinicians, providing and receiving complex information as appropriate.
5. Communicate complex coding rules to a range of staff involved in the coding process; medical, clinical and administrative staff, Senior Managers and external agencies, e.g. Coroners Office as appropriate.
6. Work with Health Intelligence colleagues to ensure high standards of data quality of various data items e.g., consultant, speciality, date of admission is achieved as evidenced by quality metrics such as the Data Quality Maturity Index (DQMI).
7. With the support of the Clinical Coding Team Leader and Accredited Clinical Coders, mentor new team members, or less experienced team members, supporting and guiding as appropriate.
8. Understand and adhere to the departments Clinical Coding Policy/Procedure document.
9. Engage with the implementation of an Agile working methodology as suitable across the Clinical Coding function.
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
* A minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at least Grade C/Grade 4 or equivalent qualification
* Successful completion of a Clinical Coding Standards Refresher Course within the last 3 years
* Successful completion of a Clinical Coding Standards Course
* A Level in a STEM subject at least Grade C or equivalent qualification
Knowledge & Experience
* Strong knowledge of National Clinical Coding Standards as evidenced by audit results and in-house examination
* Strong knowledge of human anatomy and physiology and medical terminology
* Good level of knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office 365 suite
* Administration and clerical experience in an office environment
* Experience with accurate data entry
* At least 2 years' experience of working in an Acute NHS Trust or equivalent knowledge
* Experience with hospital and/or clinical information systems
* Knowledge and experience with SNOMED-CT
* Good understanding of the relationship between codified data and HRG allocation and the various uses of codified data across the NHS
* Experience of mentoring colleagues
Skills
* Ability to work positively under time pressures
* Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
* Excellent interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal
* Ability to plan and prioritise workload to ensure timescales are met
* Ability to apply self-learning directive to maintain and develop own skills and knowledge
* Fast and accurate keyboard skills with good IT skills
* Knowledge of the importance of confidentiality, the Data Protection Act and Caldicott principles
* Ability to maintain frequent prolonged concentration with a VDU
* Capable of safely lifting and handling medical records
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.
£26,530 to £29,114 a year Per annum or pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours
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