Job summary Band 5 Senior Clinical Coder plus 30% R&R Premium Band 4 Intermediate Clinical Coder Full or part time hours would be considered Main duties of the job Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is looking for motivated, highly enthusiastic and dynamic Senior or Intermediate Clinical Coder to join our clinical coding team. We are able to offer 37.5 hours per week working over 5 days (Mon to Friday, part time hours would be considered). flexible working is available, and homeworking is on a rotational basis for Band 5 Senior Clinical Coders. You will be expected to maintain your clinical coding skills and knowledge. You will have the opportunity to gain experience in other coding roles such as audit, training. and mentoring. The successful candidate must have willingness to learn and embrace new experiences. About us Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and brand new, state of the art Emergency Department is in the process of being completed. We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM Date posted 15 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary Depending on experience Band 5 plus 30% R&R or Band 4 plus 30% R&R Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working Reference number 407-CORP-6764122 Job locations Manor Hospital Moat Road Walsall WS2 9PS Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to full job description For the Senior Clinical Coder position (Band 5 30% R&R Premium) the successful candidate must have passed the NCCQ examination. An extensive understanding of International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) and OPCS-4 as well as thorough understanding of national clinical coding standards and conventions is required. A band 4 intermediate clinical coder position would be considered for any candidates wanting to take the NCCQ examination or awaiting results and with a minimum 2 years recent experience working as a clinical coder within the NHS. Any candidates not wishing to take the NCCQ examination must have a minimum 3 years recent experience within an acute NHS trust clinical coding department. Candidates must have completed the NHS Digital approved standards / foundation course. Other essential skills include excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with junior clinical coders, auditors and clinicians. If you choose to sit the NCCQ examination, you will be fully supported. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to full job description For the Senior Clinical Coder position (Band 5 30% R&R Premium) the successful candidate must have passed the NCCQ examination. An extensive understanding of International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) and OPCS-4 as well as thorough understanding of national clinical coding standards and conventions is required. A band 4 intermediate clinical coder position would be considered for any candidates wanting to take the NCCQ examination or awaiting results and with a minimum 2 years recent experience working as a clinical coder within the NHS. Any candidates not wishing to take the NCCQ examination must have a minimum 3 years recent experience within an acute NHS trust clinical coding department. Candidates must have completed the NHS Digital approved standards / foundation course. Other essential skills include excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with junior clinical coders, auditors and clinicians. If you choose to sit the NCCQ examination, you will be fully supported. Person Specification qualification Essential oNCCQ (ACC Status) For Band 5 position oStandards/Foundation Course for Band 4 position Desirable oGood educational background or equivalent gained through training qualification and experience in related field. Experience Essential oProven and in-depth knowledge, experience and understanding of ICD 10 and OPCS 4 coding classifications and standards in the NHS UK environment. oExperience of using both paper records and electronic records to extract clinical information for the purpose of clinical coding. Desirable Attendance at clinical coding refresher course every 2-3 years Knowledge Essential oSound knowledge of the importance of clinical coding and its uses and an understanding of data quality issues. Skills Essential oExcellent written and verbal communication skills oExcellent interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with a wide range of hospital personnel: Consultants, Clinicians, Secretaries, Ward Clerks and others orally, in writing or electronically in a professional, tactful and courteous manner. Desirable oAnswering telephone queries within the department in a polite and professional manner, taking messages where appropriate. Person Specification qualification Essential oNCCQ (ACC Status) For Band 5 position oStandards/Foundation Course for Band 4 position Desirable oGood educational background or equivalent gained through training qualification and experience in related field. Experience Essential oProven and in-depth knowledge, experience and understanding of ICD 10 and OPCS 4 coding classifications and standards in the NHS UK environment. oExperience of using both paper records and electronic records to extract clinical information for the purpose of clinical coding. Desirable Attendance at clinical coding refresher course every 2-3 years Knowledge Essential oSound knowledge of the importance of clinical coding and its uses and an understanding of data quality issues. Skills Essential oExcellent written and verbal communication skills oExcellent interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with a wide range of hospital personnel: Consultants, Clinicians, Secretaries, Ward Clerks and others orally, in writing or electronically in a professional, tactful and courteous manner. Desirable oAnswering telephone queries within the department in a polite and professional manner, taking messages where appropriate. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Address Manor Hospital Moat Road Walsall WS2 9PS Employer's website https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)