Job summary
We are looking for an accredited coder who is competent in accurately coding multiple complex specialities and who understands the need for high quality coded data that supports healthcare planning, reimbursement, management of services, statistical analysis, and research.
Applications are welcome from accredited clinical coders who wish to move into a more senior role leading a small team of clinical coders
This is a full-time position (37.5 hours) based at Clatterbridge Hospital, with opportunity for hybrid working and flexibility with working times to support our employees with a healthy work/life balance.
Main duties of the job
Lead a small team of clinical coders providing appraisals and check ins
Provide mentoring and feedback to junior staff
Responsible for own coding workload ensuring timeliness of work as well as accuracy
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification documents for more details on the responsibilities and requirements for this role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification documents for more details on the responsibilities and requirements for this role
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- National Clinical Coding Qualification (UK)
- Significant clinical coding experience post Standards/Foundation course and post NCCQ
- Clinical Coding Standards Course
- Clinical Coding Standards Refresher Course
- Educated to A-level standard
Desirable
- Educated to degree level
- Attendance on Clinical Coding Workshops
- Experience of Clinical Coding Audit
- Membership of professional organisation
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good planning and organisational skills
- National and local performance and quality standards
- Relevant Data Security and Protection Toolkit Requirements
- Understanding of SNOMED CT
- Excellent concentration and attention to detail
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time
- Working knowledge of Cerner Millennium
Desirable
- Use of SNOMED encoder
- Coaching skills
- Presentation skills
- Report writing
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Friendly and able to interact with colleagues
- Flexible approach to work with the ability to prioritise workload to meet strict deadlines
- Ability to maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times
- Able to attend training/meetings at off-site venues
- Awareness of confidentiality in the workplace
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- National Clinical Coding Qualification (UK)
- Significant clinical coding experience post Standards/Foundation course and post NCCQ
- Clinical Coding Standards Course
- Clinical Coding Standards Refresher Course
- Educated to A-level standard
Desirable
- Educated to degree level
- Attendance on Clinical Coding Workshops
- Experience of Clinical Coding Audit
- Membership of professional organisation
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good planning and organisational skills
- National and local performance and quality standards
- Relevant Data Security and Protection Toolkit Requirements
- Understanding of SNOMED CT
- Excellent concentration and attention to detail
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time
- Working knowledge of Cerner Millennium
Desirable
- Use of SNOMED encoder
- Coaching skills
- Presentation skills
- Report writing
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Friendly and able to interact with colleagues
- Flexible approach to work with the ability to prioritise workload to meet strict deadlines
- Ability to maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times
- Able to attend training/meetings at off-site venues
- Awareness of confidentiality in the workplace
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).
