Job summary
We are looking to recruit an experienced Clinical Coder to join the Informatics team to support the Data Quality team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will be expected to take responsibility for specific service areas liaising with the consultants and their teams to resolve any coding issues, queries, problems, omissions, or inaccuracies. The post holder will be expected to manage their own workload including in times of pressure such as month end.
The post holder will be working to agreed timescales and both national and local data quality standards as set by the Trust. Responsible for coding clinical notes and discharge summaries, etc. they will ensure that all relevant information is abstracted, coded, and captured using the appropriate classification and coding methodologies, to enable the team to fulfil its contracting, epidemiological and statutory obligations for diagnostic (ICD-10) data capture. You will be working closely with clinicians, nursing, operational staff, and the data quality team to improve the standards and comprehensiveness of coding, and to pre-empt by resolving issues impacting data quality.
Main duties of the job
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The3/4 must haves for you to be considered for this role:
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Aneela Mushtaq on 07825202263 or email: aneela.mushtaq@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The3/4 must haves for you to be considered for this role:
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Aneela Mushtaq on 07825202263 or email: aneela.mushtaq@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Gained qualification of Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC) by passing the National Clinical Coding Qualification (UK).
- Evidence of attending the national clinical coding standards course provided by an NHS approved trainer.
- Educated to degree level.
Previous Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years clinical coding experience, covering a wide range of clinical coding specialities using ICD-10 coding classifications and standards
- Minimum of 3 years proven ability analysing and interpreting medical terminology and complex data in case notes
Desirable
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate computer proficiency and with Microsoft products (i.e. Microsoft Office)
- Advanced level proficiency skills in the use of Excel, Word
- Able to demonstrate good written and communication skills and abilities.
- Able to time keep effectively, balancing workloads and priorities.
- Able to demonstrate good customer presentation skills and abilities.
- Ability to focus in stressful situations and work effectively under pressure.
- Ability to concentrate for long periods and be able to analyse complex sets of case notes.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, clinical terms, and procedures.
- Knowledge of Trust policies relevant to Clinical Coding, Data Confidentiality, Information Governance, Data Security and Human Resources policies
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate with staff from across the Trust and systems.
- Self-motivated team player, willing to work with others to achieve the best outcomes.
Desirable
- Ability to travel to multiple sites.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Gained qualification of Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC) by passing the National Clinical Coding Qualification (UK).
- Evidence of attending the national clinical coding standards course provided by an NHS approved trainer.
- Educated to degree level.
Previous Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years clinical coding experience, covering a wide range of clinical coding specialities using ICD-10 coding classifications and standards
- Minimum of 3 years proven ability analysing and interpreting medical terminology and complex data in case notes
Desirable
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate computer proficiency and with Microsoft products (i.e. Microsoft Office)
- Advanced level proficiency skills in the use of Excel, Word
- Able to demonstrate good written and communication skills and abilities.
- Able to time keep effectively, balancing workloads and priorities.
- Able to demonstrate good customer presentation skills and abilities.
- Ability to focus in stressful situations and work effectively under pressure.
- Ability to concentrate for long periods and be able to analyse complex sets of case notes.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, clinical terms, and procedures.
- Knowledge of Trust policies relevant to Clinical Coding, Data Confidentiality, Information Governance, Data Security and Human Resources policies
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate with staff from across the Trust and systems.
- Self-motivated team player, willing to work with others to achieve the best outcomes.
Desirable
- Ability to travel to multiple sites.
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).
