Job summary
The Trust is looking for enthusiastic individuals with excellent communication skills to join our Clinical Coding team. The department is responsible for the coding of all inpatient clinical activities within the Trust and has a proven track record of accurate and timely coding.
This role will involve extracting medical diagnoses from various source documents (e.g. case notes, discharge summaries, proformas), translating this into national codes using ICD-10 and OPCS 4, and entering the codes onto the Care Record Service (CRS) using Cerner Millenium. The department works to strict deadlines in line with Payment by Results and requires a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
The work will include entering clinical data, investigating outstanding episodes and undertaking necessary on-going training, attending courses and commitment to home study. You will need good computer skills and an understanding of an acute hospital environment. There will be the opportunity to attend the 21-25 day mandatory Clinical Coding Standards Course in house at one of our four sites. Support will be given to undertake the National Clinical Coding Qualification within 18-24 months of appointment.
The work will involve training at our four sites at Newham, Whipps Cross, Royal London and St Barts.
Main duties of the job
The accuracy of clinical coding activity is vitally important for secondary care trusts, not only to secure the correct income but also to inform decision-making regarding the future of clinical services. Coded activity is also used by secondary users within the NHS, Government and external bodies, who produce statistics such as standardised mortality rates and monitor clinical outcomes and key quality indicators.
The post-holder will be responsible for the clinical coding of day case activity across all specialties provided at Barts Health hospitals.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Academic achievements to GCSE, A-level or equivalent
Desirable
- AMSPAR Medical Secretaries' qualification or equivalent knowledge
Experience
Essential
- Experience of accessing data and information resources
- using appropriate methods and identify the relevant information required
Desirable
- Experience of assisting in maintaining a healthy, safe and secure working environment for self and other
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of ICD10 and OPCS4.4 Coding classifications
- Have undertaken the Clinical Coding Foundation Course and have experience of clinical coding at an acute trust
- Willingness to study for local and national clinical coding qualifications
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology
- Understanding of own Knowledge and Skills Framework and ability to identify learning needs and interests
Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and extract relevant information and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate with a range of people in an appropriate manner and reduce barriers to effective communication
- Able to present a positive image of her/himself and the service
- Ability to report and/ or record work activities according to organisational procedures
- Ability to self-reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to do current job better
- Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keeps a record of them
Desirable
- Able to evaluate the effectiveness of learning activities for own development and the job
Other
Essential
- Ability to analyse and extract relevant information and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate with a range of people in an appropriate manner and reduce barriers to effective communication
- Able to present a positive image of her/himself and the service
- Ability to report and/ or record work activities according to organisational procedures
- Ability to self-reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to do current job better
- Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keeps a record of them
- Acts in a way that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures and abide by the Trust Health and Safety policies
- Ability to report any issues that may put Health and Safety at risk
- Ability to alert the relevant persons when direction, policies and strategies are adversely affecting the users of the service
Desirable
- Able to evaluate the effectiveness of learning activities for own development and the job
- Ability to provide constructive opinions and views on ideas for service improvement
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Academic achievements to GCSE, A-level or equivalent
Desirable
- AMSPAR Medical Secretaries' qualification or equivalent knowledge
Experience
Essential
- Experience of accessing data and information resources
- using appropriate methods and identify the relevant information required
Desirable
- Experience of assisting in maintaining a healthy, safe and secure working environment for self and other
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of ICD10 and OPCS4.4 Coding classifications
- Have undertaken the Clinical Coding Foundation Course and have experience of clinical coding at an acute trust
- Willingness to study for local and national clinical coding qualifications
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology
- Understanding of own Knowledge and Skills Framework and ability to identify learning needs and interests
Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and extract relevant information and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate with a range of people in an appropriate manner and reduce barriers to effective communication
- Able to present a positive image of her/himself and the service
- Ability to report and/ or record work activities according to organisational procedures
- Ability to self-reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to do current job better
- Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keeps a record of them
Desirable
- Able to evaluate the effectiveness of learning activities for own development and the job
Other
Essential
- Ability to analyse and extract relevant information and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate with a range of people in an appropriate manner and reduce barriers to effective communication
- Able to present a positive image of her/himself and the service
- Ability to report and/ or record work activities according to organisational procedures
- Ability to self-reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to do current job better
- Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keeps a record of them
- Acts in a way that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures and abide by the Trust Health and Safety policies
- Ability to report any issues that may put Health and Safety at risk
- Ability to alert the relevant persons when direction, policies and strategies are adversely affecting the users of the service
Desirable
- Able to evaluate the effectiveness of learning activities for own development and the job
- Ability to provide constructive opinions and views on ideas for service improvement
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).
