Job summary
University Hospitals Dorset is currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic person to join our team of Clinical Coders. Our Clinical Coding Department has recently been restructured to meet the increasing demands of the NHS and to support the Trust's business activity.
Senior Clinical Coders are part of a team responsible for the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of the Trust's computer based Clinical Coding systems in line with National Standards.
You will:
- Extract, analyse and code information from the patient's electronic medical record into a coded format using OPCS and ICD-10 formats.
- Communicate complex coding examples to relevant members of staff.
- Exercise judgement in the interpretation of information to ensure accuracy.
- Organise own work loads and work within deadlines.
- Continual personal development
This role will be offered as a Band 4 or Band 5 dependant on your qualifications.
ACC qualified applicants will be offered a Band 5 - Lead Clinical Coder post, whilst trained non ACC qualified applicants will be offered a Band 4 - Senior Clinical Coder post.
Base Location: The Coding Department offer a flexible working approach, offering both office and home based working
Interview Date: 27th October 2023
Main duties of the job
- Senior Clinical Coder's have demonstrable experience within a clinical coding department and intending to study for the accreditation.
- To extract, analyse and code information from patient records. Locating and collating missing case notes and information, as necessary.
- To deal with enquiries and liaise with clinicians.
- Act as a mentor to less experienced clinical coding staff.
- They may also assist in the production of ad hoc reports on patient based activity.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good basic education
- Successful completion of Clinical Coding Standards Course
- Knowledge of all specialty coding
Desirable
- Successful completion of Clinical Coding Standards Refresher Course
Experience
Essential
- 2 years of clinical coding experience within an Acute Trust or equivalent experience
Skills
Essential
- IT Literate
- Working knowledge of relevant software package - hospital clinical systems
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of National Clinical Coding Standards
- Knowledge of NHS Digital Toolkit
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology acquired through training or work.
Desirable
- Knowledge of PbR pathways
- Understanding of HRG allocations and it uses
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good basic education
- Successful completion of Clinical Coding Standards Course
- Knowledge of all specialty coding
Desirable
- Successful completion of Clinical Coding Standards Refresher Course
Experience
Essential
- 2 years of clinical coding experience within an Acute Trust or equivalent experience
Skills
Essential
- IT Literate
- Working knowledge of relevant software package - hospital clinical systems
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of National Clinical Coding Standards
- Knowledge of NHS Digital Toolkit
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology acquired through training or work.
Desirable
- Knowledge of PbR pathways
- Understanding of HRG allocations and it uses
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.
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.
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).
