The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Outpatient Coder

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an Outpatient Coder to join our friendly team.

The successful applicant will be responsible for inputting clinically coding multi-specialty outpatient activity in relation to outpatient surgery and clinic visits, using the Office of Population Censuses and Surveys (OPCS4) classification codes for procedures. Data is important in supporting all the current NHS Strategies including National Tariff Payment System, Information Governance, The Modernisation Agenda, National Service Frameworks, Clinical Audit and Governance and Clinical Performance Indicators

Along with your GCSE's including English and Maths (or equivalent), we require the post holder to possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to be well organised and have a professional, positive attitude.

Main duties of the job

Working on a daily basis to input coded outpatient activity onto the Trust PAS from clinical source documentation. Maintain effective processes enabling information to be made available to the department and others within defined timescales and thereby ensuring National Tariff Payment System deadlines are met.

About us

The Clinical Coding Department is part of the wider Finance function, the Coding Department is split across two hospital sites - The Princess Royal Hospital in Telford and The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

The Coding Team must work towards strict monthly deadlines, which at times can be challenging.

We offer a friendly and welcoming workplace, where staff are encouraged to reach their potential and are fully supported in their development.

Date posted

05 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-OTC-971

Job locations

The Princess Royal Hospital

Telford

TF1 6TF

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE qualifications A* - C (Grade 9-4) including Mathematics & English Language

Experience and knowledge

Essential

Competent in using Microsoft Office software, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook
Experience of building effective working relationships
Experience of problem solving, in order to resolve day-to-day issues

Desirable

Basic knowledge of anatomy & physiology

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE qualifications A* - C (Grade 9-4) including Mathematics & English Language

Experience and knowledge

Essential

Competent in using Microsoft Office software, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook
Experience of building effective working relationships
Experience of problem solving, in order to resolve day-to-day issues

Desirable

Basic knowledge of anatomy & 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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Royal Hospital

Telford

TF1 6TF

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Royal Hospital

Telford

TF1 6TF

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)