Job summary
You will be a member of the Clinical Coding Team who translate medical information (diagnoses and interventions) from patient's electronic record to assign appropriate clinical codes using ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications. This information must be timely, complete and accurately recorded. It is required for cost analysis, invoicing CCGs, treatment effectiveness and outcome measurements.
Working from home - with reasonable but minimal notice to be onsite if required and/or depending on circumstances. This role is paid at Annex 21 until completion of NCCQ exam.
Main duties of the job
Undertake the Clinical Coding Standards Foundation Course (25 days) and pre-course elearning modules. Course content includes Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, Four Step Coding Process, Clinical Coding Standards and History and theory of Clinical Coding. Each module has individual practice activities and end of module assessments to determine knowledge and progress.
Demonstrate by assessment an understanding of the rules and conventions that surround the Classifications of Diseases and Healthcare Related problems, tenth revision (ICD-10) and Office of Population Census and Surveys fourth revision (OPCS-4) at the end of the foundation course.
Identify in the patient medical record, what clinical information needs to be collected and to correctly assign clinical codes to diagnoses and procedures in line with current national standards.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on the 6th March 2024.
Interviews are due to be held on the 14th March 2024.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on the 6th March 2024.
Interviews are due to be held on the 14th March 2024.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Trainee -Band 3 - 5 O'level/GCSE or equivalent.
Desirable
- A level or higher in Human Biology/medical science.
- Clinical Coding Audit experience /qualification.
- Medical Teminology course/certificate.
Experience
Essential
- Hospital or relevant office experience.
- Data entry.
- Medical Records experience.
Desirable
- Working within NHS or health organisation.
- Supervising/managing staff.
Knowledge
Essential
- Confidentiality.
- Anatomy and Physiology.
- Simple Medical terminology.
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical coding.
- HRG awareness.
- WHO awareness.
Skills
Essential
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Communication skills.
- Able to work as a team member.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
Desirable
- Project or research skills.
- Epic experience.
- Use of Excel and Word.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
- Must undertake the Clinical Coding Foundation course.
- Must participate in training relevant to role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Trainee -Band 3 - 5 O'level/GCSE or equivalent.
Desirable
- A level or higher in Human Biology/medical science.
- Clinical Coding Audit experience /qualification.
- Medical Teminology course/certificate.
Experience
Essential
- Hospital or relevant office experience.
- Data entry.
- Medical Records experience.
Desirable
- Working within NHS or health organisation.
- Supervising/managing staff.
Knowledge
Essential
- Confidentiality.
- Anatomy and Physiology.
- Simple Medical terminology.
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical coding.
- HRG awareness.
- WHO awareness.
Skills
Essential
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Communication skills.
- Able to work as a team member.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
Desirable
- Project or research skills.
- Epic experience.
- Use of Excel and Word.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
- Must undertake the Clinical Coding Foundation course.
- Must participate in training relevant to role.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)