Main area Clinical Coding Grade Band 4 - Band 5 (Run through) Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Part time
* Flexible working
* Home or remote working
* Compressed hours
37.5 hours per week (Remote or hybrid working available. Part time hours will be considered.) Job ref 419-6634563-ACC-D
Site York Hospital Town York Salary £26,530 - £36,483 pro rata / per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 19/03/2025 23:59 Interview date 27/03/2025
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Our Values
* We are KIND
* We are OPEN
* We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
Job overview
Would you like to be a part of a team who strives for excellence; has clear development and progression pathways; offers flexible working arrangements; has opportunities for hybrid/remote working and are committed to supporting inclusivity and the wellbeing of our team members?
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated individual who has a keen eye for detail to join our dynamic team of Clinical Coders at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust!
Whilst applicants holding the National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) are preferred, trained Clinical Coders without the NCCQ may be considered for a Band 4 Clinical Coder position, with a view to attain their NCCQ.
Applicants should state clearly in their application the band/role for which they’d like to be considered.
Applicants with relevant coding experience would join us as a band 4 Clinical Coder, or band 5 Accredited Clinical Coder, depending on their knowledge and expertise. You will be supported by our team of experienced trainers and auditors to maintain personal development, building on your existing skills and learning new ones through our extensive training and quality assurance programmes.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be responsible for extracting and translating complex medical data to timely and accurately assign clinical codes for all in-patient episodes. Therefore, you must possess an exceptional attention to detail, be capable of organising your own workload and be able to work under pressure to ensure strict monthly departmental and national deadlines are met. You will have a proven record of working in a team and contributing to the team’s success and be able to effectively communicate with all relevant healthcare professions.
In return, staff can choose to work on-site, hybrid or fully remote and we offer flexible working patterns, including compressed hours, to support a healthy work/life balance. We have a structured progression pathway and focus on promoting from within the team to help you advance in your career.
So, if you are looking for a role that offers autonomy, flexibility, and the opportunity to thrive within a dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you!
Working for our organisation
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
* A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully.
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Person specification
Education, Qualifications and Training for Band 5
* GCSE or equivalent level education with Grade 4 in English and Maths
* Holds the National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) with Accredited Clinical Coder status
* Has completed the Clinical Coding Standards Refresher Course within the last 12 months
Experience and Knowledge Required
* Can demonstrate ‘standards exceeded’ or ‘standards met’ coding accuracy levels as set out in the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT)
Aptitude and Personal Qualities for Band 5
* Persuasive skills for dealing with senior managers and clinicians if required
* Able to motivate self and others in the course of daily workload management when faced with challenging and strict deadlines
* Can work autonomously and part of a team
Values & Behaviours
* Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: We are Kind. We are Open. We pursue Excellence.
Skills and Attributes
* Able and willing to participate in complex, intense training workshops
* Can organise and prioritise own or team workload and use initiative
* Understanding of patient confidentiality and good information governance practice
Education, Qualifications and Training for Band 4
* Has completed the National Clinical Coding Standards Course and received comprehensive training on a wide range of secondary care inpatient specialities
* Is working towards/willing to work towards sitting the National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) to become an Accredited Clinical Coder
Aptitude and Personal Qualities for Band 4
* Can act as a mentor to other less experienced coders
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
* Excellent attention to detail
Please note that some of our substantive vacancies may be available on a smaller number of hours than advertised. If you would be interested in applying on this basis, we would encourage you to contact the appointing manager to enquire further.
DBS Checks
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary either in 1 payment or over a six month period once you start employment. By applying you are agreeing to this undertaking. If you are successful you will be asked to confirm if you wish to pay in one amount or in instalments.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Please note, the selection processes at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills. You will be required to acknowledge that you are aware of this before submitting your application.
Agile and Flexible Working
We are committed to helping all staff balance their work with other commitments and have recently launched our new Agile and Flexible Working policy to support this, entitling all staff to request flexible working from day one – for all posts.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
All our employees have access to a free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service. Our EAP is available 24/7, 365 days a year.
Relocation Package
The Trust offers a generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully.
A bit more about us and the surrounding area
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated in a fantastic part of the country that is home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York - consistently voted one of the best places to live in the UK. We provide a comprehensive range of acute hospital and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles.
Our annual turnover is approaching £0.5bn. We manage eight hospital sites and have a workforce of around 10,000 staff working across our hospitals and in the community.
Sponsorship
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Employer certification / accreditation badges
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Name Lewis Willett Job title Clinical Coding Team Manager Email address lewis.willett@nhs.net Telephone number 01904 724157 Additional information
Contact name: Andrew Bilton
Contact email address: Andrew.bilton1@nhs.net
Contact telephone number: 01904 724661
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