Job summary
Senior Clinical Coder ACC Band 5Are you currently a clinical coder interested in joining a busy and high performing team at the University Hospitals of Leicester? This is an excellent opportunity for 3 qualified clinical coders looking to advance their career within the profession. We are looking for enthusiastic and flexible individuals who are able to work under pressure to meet deadlines. At UHL we are excited to recruit high calibre individuals to join our clinical coding team. We have a diversity of specialties across three hospital sites therefore we can offer a varied role.
We support hybrid working (minimum requirement onsite 2 days per week) and currently offer additional weekend working at an enhanced rate of pay.
Main duties of the job
Managing, organising and prioritising their own workload to ensure work is accurate and complete to meet targets & Trust deadlines. Identifying and analysing patterns of errors and notifying these to manager, with proposed potential solutions. Proactively develop key business relationships within the CMG's establishing yourself as the Coding lead/expert to ensure clinical engagement with the divisional stakeholders. Be a specialist advisor and link to the CMG's ensuring that the coder/clinician linkage is effective and attending all necessary business/governance meetings. Specifically meet with senior clinicians to discuss and resolve complex coding discrepancies ensuring the coded data accurately reflects the patient's episode of care, thus ensuring the accurate income for UHL. Manage and resolve complex enquiries liaising with Senior Clinicians using high level motivational, negotiating communication skills and proving an expert knowledge of the subject. Provide advice and support to all members of the team, participating in team events and representing the team when required.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide caring at its best and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that caring at its best is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
The detailed job description and main responsibilities are included as an attachment to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To accurately analyse, interpret and extract relevant clinical information and data (including complex conditions, treatments and High Cost Drugs) from a variety of sources including medical case notes, electronic discharge letters, Radiology Pathology and other clinical information systems.Responsible for managing own workload within broad guidelines. Have a joint goal with other coders to achieve coding targets. Assist colleagues with coding patient case notes if necessary, to ensure all coding is completed within the Trusts stated deadlines. This may include mentoring less experienced colleagues.Produce all necessary reports regarding performance monitoring
Present benchmarking analysis to the CMGs and Clinical Coding Manager to identify areas of concern in the coded data and assisting in producing an action plan to address coding and clinical information issues.Be responsible for appraisals of all Band 4, 3 and 1 members of staff, developing personal development plans ensuring all training requirements are met.Assist in the recruitment process of short listing and interviewing together with the Clinical Coding Manager and Site LeadsDeputise for the Site Leads and attend internal and external meetings as necessary.Develop and implement Trust Coding Policies and procedures in conjunction with senior medical staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
To accurately analyse, interpret and extract relevant clinical information and data (including complex conditions, treatments and High Cost Drugs) from a variety of sources including medical case notes, electronic discharge letters, Radiology Pathology and other clinical information systems.Responsible for managing own workload within broad guidelines. Have a joint goal with other coders to achieve coding targets. Assist colleagues with coding patient case notes if necessary, to ensure all coding is completed within the Trusts stated deadlines. This may include mentoring less experienced colleagues.Produce all necessary reports regarding performance monitoring
Present benchmarking analysis to the CMGs and Clinical Coding Manager to identify areas of concern in the coded data and assisting in producing an action plan to address coding and clinical information issues.Be responsible for appraisals of all Band 4, 3 and 1 members of staff, developing personal development plans ensuring all training requirements are met.Assist in the recruitment process of short listing and interviewing together with the Clinical Coding Manager and Site LeadsDeputise for the Site Leads and attend internal and external meetings as necessary.Develop and implement Trust Coding Policies and procedures in conjunction with senior medical staff
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 3 years Clinical Coding experience in Multiple specialties
Desirable
- Appraisal experience/appraisal training/Encoder
Communication/Relationship skills
Essential
- Able to Communicate with staff at all levels/excellent communication
Analytical Judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to interpret and summarize relevant clinical terminology
Planning and Organisational skills
Essential
- Self motivated/ability to organize staff
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Accuracy and attention to detail/Cross site working/Ability to work under pressure
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 3 years Clinical Coding experience in Multiple specialties
Desirable
- Appraisal experience/appraisal training/Encoder
Communication/Relationship skills
Essential
- Able to Communicate with staff at all levels/excellent communication
Analytical Judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to interpret and summarize relevant clinical terminology
Planning and Organisational skills
Essential
- Self motivated/ability to organize staff
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Accuracy and attention to detail/Cross site working/Ability to work under pressure
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).
