The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
If you would like a rewarding career in the profession of Clinical Coding, we are looking for experienced, highly motivated, and highly skilled qualified Clinical Coders to join our already established Clinical Coding Team.
We are also looking for individuals who are interested in a career in Clinical Coding and would like the opportunity to join us as a Trainee Clinical Coder.
Candidates entering at Band 5 will have gained Accreditation (ACC) and must have extensive practical coding experience with skills to code across multiple complex specialties.
Entry level for those who are looking to embark on a career in Clinical Coding is Band 3 - 4 depending on experience and qualifications.
Main duties of the job
Candidates entering at Band 3 must have a basic knowledge of ICD10 and OPCS4 classifications, basic knowledge for Anatomy and Physiology, possess A-level qualifications or equivalent, have excellent communication skills and experience working to targets and key performance indicators. Progression to Band 4 is dependent on passing the Clinical Coding Standards Course and attaining the set competencies attached to this role.
Candidates entering at Band 4 must have an in-depth knowledge of OPCS 4 and ICD10 classifications, extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology, A-level qualification or equivalent, previous practical coding experience in an acute hospital setting and hold the Clinical Coding Standards Course Certificate. To progress to Band 5 you will be expected to study and pass the National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ), plus attain the set competencies attached to the Senior Qualified Clinical Coder role.
The training period to become a Senior Qualified Clinical Coder is a minimum of 3 years.
Professional Accreditation is fully funded along with all training courses which are provided by our in-house Clinical Coding Trainer.
* Interview Date: 17 February 2025
* 37 hours 30 minutes/week
Job responsibilities
Clinical Coding is fundamental to the national reimbursement mechanism of Payment by Results (PbR) and has a major influence on Trust income and future funding. We offer the second highest number of specialised services than any other group of hospitals in the UK. We have an enviable high profile throughout the Trust allowing clinical coders to work with individual clinicians and clinical directorate leads.
What will the role entail?
* You will be directly accountable for improving data quality through clinical engagement, ensuring the ongoing accuracy of clinical coded data and meeting the Trust's strict contractual deadlines.
* You will work with our Team Leads in provision of mentoring and supporting junior staff, assist in the engagement of internal audit and liaise with senior clinicians where appropriate.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking to recruit highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals with excellent clinical coding, analytical and organisational skills to join our large and friendly team. You will enjoy the ongoing development opportunities that our department provides which will ensure that you have the most up to date and advanced coding skills required to code in a Trust of this calibre.
Person Specification
Meets All Band 5 Criteria
* Detailed knowledge of national coding rules and conventions
* In-depth knowledge of OPCS4 and ICD10
* Extensive knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy and physiology
* A working knowledge and understanding of local clinical coding policies and their application
* Knowledge of Clinical Coding audit processes
* Knowledge of encoding software products
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Effective organisation and time management skills
* Ability to work to strict and changeable deadlines
* Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team
* Extensive practical coding experience
* Extensive experience in coding across multiple specialties
* Experience in using both paper and electronic records to extract clinical information
* Experience in using e-Record - Cerner Millennium and other IT systems
* Experience of Medical Records process
* Experience in use of encoding software products
* Experience of working within the NHS
* National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ)
* Clinical Coding Standards Course Certification
* Knowledge of Department of Health initiatives
* Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures
* Understanding of Health and Safety requirements
* Ability to train and mentor less experienced staff
* Experience of working in major teaching NHS Foundation Trust
* Health Informatics Qualification
* Degree level education
Meets All Band 4 Criteria
* Knowledge of coding rules and conventions
* In-depth knowledge of OPCS4 and ICD10
* Extensive knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology
* Encoding software and medical records knowledge
* Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
* Effective organisation and time management skills
* Ability to work to strict deadlines
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
* Flexible approach to work
* Previous practical coding experience in an acute hospital setting
* Experience of working within the NHS
* Experience of working to targets and key performance indicators
* Experience of using both paper and electronic records
* Clinical Coding Standards Course Certificate
* A level or equivalent experience
* Working towards sitting the National Clinical Coding Qualification
* Knowledge of Department of Health initiatives
* Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures
* Understanding of Health and Safety requirements
* Knowledge of audit process
* Ability to train and mentor less experienced staff
* Experience of working in a major teaching hospital
* Degree level of education
* Clinical Coding Standards Refresher Course Certificate
Meets All Band 3 Criteria
* Basic knowledge of ICD10 and OPCS4 classifications
* Basic knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology
* Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
* Effective organisation and time management skills
* Ability to work to strict deadlines
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
* Flexible approach to work
* Experience of working in an administrative role
* Experience of working to targets and key performance indicators
* To study for NCCQ within 2 years of commencement in post
* Knowledge of Medical Records and patient administration systems
* Knowledge of Department of Health initiatives
* Knowledge of trust policies and procedures
* Mentoring/coaching skills
* NHS experience
* Degree level of education
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.
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