Job summary
Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells have an exciting opportunity to join the Clinical Coding Team as a:
Trainee Clinical Coding Analyst, Band 4 based at Tunbridge Wells Hospital and Maidstone Hospital with an opportunity to also work remotely.
Do you have a degree in any of the Sciences, are looking to continue learning and studying for a professional career in Clinical Coding? Then we would like to hear from you.
This role will involve extracting medical diagnoses/procedures from various source documents (e.g. case notes, electronic patient record, proformas), translating this into national codes using ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications, and entering the codes onto the Encoding system. The department works to strict deadlines in order to meet National Data Submission deadlines.
We offer flexible working and also have an inhouse Clinical Coding Training and Audit team to support with future career development.
Main duties of the job
This is an entry level trainee position and represents the first step on a career path towards becoming an Accredited Clinical Coder.
Trainees have an extensive mentoring and training package to develop an existing skill base. You would need to be prepared to embark on a 2 year study programme in addition to your home study and you will in return benefit from salary progression.
At Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells we recognise the importance of skilled clinical coding professionals and are committed to ongoing training and development, with the support of our Training and Audit team. You will be part of an environment where your ideas and skills are valued, where you are supported in developing your full potential and where your individual contribution is respected, recognised and rewarded.
About us
MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.
We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Academic achievements to A Level in Sciences/Biology or relevant experience
Desirable
- Degree in Science/Biology
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience using computer based applications, Word, Excel etc., standard keyboard skills
- In depth understanding of Anatomy & Physiology
- Sound knowledge of Medical Terminology
- Clear understanding of Clinical Coding
Desirable
- Experience of using Hospital Encoding System Medicode PAS etc.
- AMSPAR Medical Terminology
- AMSPAR or Previous Medical /NHS Background
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure and use own initative
- Ability to absorb complex training/studying
- Effective in managing time, and prioritising workload
- Able to deal with conflicting demands and be flexible to changing situations
- Clear handwriting/spelling and verbal communication skills
- To be methodical with an eye for detail
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Academic achievements to A Level in Sciences/Biology or relevant experience
Desirable
- Degree in Science/Biology
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience using computer based applications, Word, Excel etc., standard keyboard skills
- In depth understanding of Anatomy & Physiology
- Sound knowledge of Medical Terminology
- Clear understanding of Clinical Coding
Desirable
- Experience of using Hospital Encoding System Medicode PAS etc.
- AMSPAR Medical Terminology
- AMSPAR or Previous Medical /NHS Background
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure and use own initative
- Ability to absorb complex training/studying
- Effective in managing time, and prioritising workload
- Able to deal with conflicting demands and be flexible to changing situations
- Clear handwriting/spelling and verbal communication skills
- To be methodical with an eye for detail
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.
