Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join the Clinical Coding Department within the Performance & Insight Team at SWBH.
You will train as a clinical coder and be fully supported through an extensive training and mentoring process to attain the National Clinical Coding Qualification (ACC)
Key attributes we are seeking:
- An enthusiastic, self-motivated individual
- Excellent analytical skills
- Good Communication skills
Applicants will be required to have
- GCSE biology grade C or above
- A good understanding of anatomy & physiology
- An understanding of medical terminology
Main duties of the job
- Analyse source documentation, abstract the complex clinical information and convert into codes using ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications.
- Complete clinical coding on the hospital PAS system to meet trust deadlines.
- Be conversant with complex national clinical coding rules and guidelines.
- Attend internal/external training courses to expand knowledge and meet national requirements.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises.As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding.The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.
We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:
- Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
- Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
- Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on what this role entails.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on what this role entails.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Clinical Coding Foundation Course completed successfully (3 week course for new starters)
- Accredited Clinical Coding Qualification or equivalent experience
- At least one GCSE grade C or above, preferably in Biology or related science (or equivalent)
Desirable
- A good understanding of Anatomy & Physiology
- A good understanding of Medical Terminology
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience as a Clinical Coder.
- Experience of applying complex rules and regulations to descriptions written by medical staff
- Data Entry skills
- Ability to assimilate and interpret complex information
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Clinical Coding Foundation Course completed successfully (3 week course for new starters)
- Accredited Clinical Coding Qualification or equivalent experience
- At least one GCSE grade C or above, preferably in Biology or related science (or equivalent)
Desirable
- A good understanding of Anatomy & Physiology
- A good understanding of Medical Terminology
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience as a Clinical Coder.
- Experience of applying complex rules and regulations to descriptions written by medical staff
- Data Entry skills
- Ability to assimilate and interpret complex information
Desirable
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).
