Job summary To abstract and analyse complex clinical information and to assign codes using ICD10 and OPCS4 and enter these codes on to the trust's system. Main duties of the job To abstract and analyse complex clinical information and to assign codes using ICD10 and OPCS4 and enter these codes on to the trust's PAS system. Work as a member of the clinical coding team with responsibility for the coding of allocated wards Where a discharge summary is incomplete the coder will be responsible for extracting co-morbidities and other relevant supplementary information from handwritten, complex medical notes including retrieving histological results to ensure specificity and completeness of diagnostic coding About us London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at: o Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK o St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease o Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice o Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public. Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary Depending on experience Band 4 for non Qualified Coder Band 5 for Qualified Coder Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 337-NP-8369LD Job locations Ealing Hospital Uxbridge Road Southall UB1 3HW Job description Job responsibilities To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification. Job description Job responsibilities To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification Essential Essential oACC (Accredited Clinical Coding) Qualification requiring specialist in-depth knowledge and experience. Desirable oEducated to degree level Essential Essential oKnowledge of ICD10 and OPCS4 clinical coding classifications Desirable oKnowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology Person Specification Essential Essential oACC (Accredited Clinical Coding) Qualification requiring specialist in-depth knowledge and experience. Desirable oEducated to degree level Essential Essential oKnowledge of ICD10 and OPCS4 clinical coding classifications Desirable oKnowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology 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 London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust Address Ealing Hospital Uxbridge Road Southall UB1 3HW Employer's website https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)