Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen and we are looking to recruit Senior Clinical Coders with enthusiasm and motivation to join our dedicated and friendly team.
We are able to offer a hybrid working pattern, with all coders currently working from home 3 days a week.
We are looking for candidates who are ACC qualified and who have experience coding across a wide range of specialities within an Acute NHS Trust. You should have a sound knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology, be able to demonstrate competency in the use of ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications, be proficient in the use of digital systems and have a thorough understanding of national clinical coding standards and conventions.
The NCCQ (National Clinical Coding Qualification) is preferred and considered essential to apply for this post; however, we are open to considering applicants who have relevant experience but do not hold the qualification.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidates will possess excellent analytical and judgement skills, be methodical with a high degree of accuracy and excellent attention to detail; you will need to be a team player who can manage your own workload whilst contributing to meeting local and national deadlines. You will have strong interpersonal and organisational skills and will be expected to develop effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels. The role will require some interaction and collaboration with clinical and divisional staff to ensure data is accurately recorded in accordance with national standards.
About us
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful candidates will contribute to the provision of a high quality clinical coding team supporting the business and clinical needs of the Trust by ensuring accurate and timely translation and input of medical terminology, Accredited clinical coders will support validation and data quality improvement work, liaising with clinical teams and managers, act as a mentor and support trainee clinical coders and deal with complex coding queries.
Clinical Coding is part of Digital & Informatics services, the coding team are committed and enthusiastic, with a work-life balance afforded by agile and flexible working, the team code from an Electronic Patient Record and case notes are still available to code use. The trust is paper light.
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job descriptions and full person specifications. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us using the details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful candidates will contribute to the provision of a high quality clinical coding team supporting the business and clinical needs of the Trust by ensuring accurate and timely translation and input of medical terminology, Accredited clinical coders will support validation and data quality improvement work, liaising with clinical teams and managers, act as a mentor and support trainee clinical coders and deal with complex coding queries.
Clinical Coding is part of Digital & Informatics services, the coding team are committed and enthusiastic, with a work-life balance afforded by agile and flexible working, the team code from an Electronic Patient Record and case notes are still available to code use. The trust is paper light.
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job descriptions and full person specifications. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us using the details below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE (or equivalent)
- Grade C or above including Biology/Human Biology
- Accredited Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous Clinical Coding Experience (3 years)
- Up to date Coding refresher course
- Knowledge of Medical terminology
- Knowledge of Anatomical and physiological terms
Desirable
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Good interpersonal /team skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work with prolonged concentration using electronic systems when coding patients.
- Ability to effectively explain complex coding rules and guidelines to a professional audience.
- Ability to communicate with staff at all levels
- Keyboard skills - data entry
- Legibility & accuracy
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to deal with indirect exposure to disturbing photographs and case notes about abuse and terminally ill patients
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE (or equivalent)
- Grade C or above including Biology/Human Biology
- Accredited Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous Clinical Coding Experience (3 years)
- Up to date Coding refresher course
- Knowledge of Medical terminology
- Knowledge of Anatomical and physiological terms
Desirable
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Good interpersonal /team skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work with prolonged concentration using electronic systems when coding patients.
- Ability to effectively explain complex coding rules and guidelines to a professional audience.
- Ability to communicate with staff at all levels
- Keyboard skills - data entry
- Legibility & accuracy
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to deal with indirect exposure to disturbing photographs and case notes about abuse and terminally ill patients
Desirable
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).
