Job summary
A rare opportunity has arisen to work for Sheffield Teaching Hospital's as a Band 5 Clinical Coder.
We seek to employ committed and enthusiastic Clinical Coders who have a desire to work towards the improvement of clinical coded data for the purposes of statistical analysis and Trust income.
Flexible patterns of working can be accommodated and with the anticipated introduction of a full EPR in July 2025, remote working opportunities will become available.
Main duties of the job
Applicants are required to :-
Possess the National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) UK.
Have experience of using ICD-10 and OPCS-4.10 classifications in an acute hospital setting.
Have experience coding a wide variety of specialties.
Collaborate with peers and clinicians to share knowledge and resolve coding queries.
Maintain accuracy whilst working under pressure and to deadlines.
Mentoring junior staff.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited Clinical Coder (Possess the National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) UK.)
Experience
Essential
- Significant coding experience in an acute NHS Hospital as a band 4 clinical coder, including the ability to code across Medical and Surgical specialties
- Experience of using ICD-10 and OPCS 4.10 Coding Manuals
- Experience supervising and mentoring trainee coders
- Ability to interpret and utilise Clinical Coding Standards
Desirable
- Use of encoding software
- Use of other hospital information systems or EPR
Further Training
Essential
- Completion of Clinical Coding Foundation Course, and Refresher Course where appropriate
Desirable
- Completion of speciality workshops
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to code a range of specialities to 90% accuracy
- Computer Literacy with accurate keyboard skills
- Knowledge of anatomy / human biology
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Knowledge of Healthcare Resource Groups HRG's
- Ability to explain complex coding issues to a wide range of staff groups
- Effective organisational skills
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to relate to a variety of professional groups
- Ability to prioritise
Desirable
- Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
Other Factors
Essential
- Committed to skills development
- Able to work well within a team and be flexible in working practices
- Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy
- A demonstrated awareness of modern clinical coding practice and issues
- Understanding of patient confidentially
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited Clinical Coder (Possess the National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) UK.)
Experience
Essential
- Significant coding experience in an acute NHS Hospital as a band 4 clinical coder, including the ability to code across Medical and Surgical specialties
- Experience of using ICD-10 and OPCS 4.10 Coding Manuals
- Experience supervising and mentoring trainee coders
- Ability to interpret and utilise Clinical Coding Standards
Desirable
- Use of encoding software
- Use of other hospital information systems or EPR
Further Training
Essential
- Completion of Clinical Coding Foundation Course, and Refresher Course where appropriate
Desirable
- Completion of speciality workshops
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to code a range of specialities to 90% accuracy
- Computer Literacy with accurate keyboard skills
- Knowledge of anatomy / human biology
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Knowledge of Healthcare Resource Groups HRG's
- Ability to explain complex coding issues to a wide range of staff groups
- Effective organisational skills
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to relate to a variety of professional groups
- Ability to prioritise
Desirable
- Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
Other Factors
Essential
- Committed to skills development
- Able to work well within a team and be flexible in working practices
- Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy
- A demonstrated awareness of modern clinical coding practice and issues
- Understanding of patient confidentially
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).
