The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Clinical Coder

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the busy Clinical Coding Department here at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a challenging role requiring you to extract clinical information from patient's case notes, translating medical terminology into nationally recognised, diagnostic and procedural codes, using national classifications in an accurate and timely manner.

The post provides great scope for personal and professional development and the opportunity to obtain a nationally recognised qualification in Clinical Coding.

If this role appeals to you and fits your profile, we would love to hear from you.

***Previousapplicants need not apply***

***PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POST WILL CLOSE ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAS BEEN RECEIVED***

Main duties of the job

The classifications used are:

1) International Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems Tenth Revision (ICD-10)

2) Office of Population Census and Surveys Version 4 (OPCS4)

This work is vital in monitoring our clinical effectiveness and ensuring the hospital receives payment for health care it delivers in-line with the national reimbursement mechanism of Payment by Results (PbR).

We are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic, efficient individual, with good interpersonal skills, someone who is willing to learn, capable to work on her/his own initiative whilst being a team member and who is always ready for a challenge.

About us

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) King's Lynn is located near some of the most beautiful scenery in the UK, along the north Norfolk coast, and not far from Sandringham House.

We provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based healthcare services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, in addition to parts of Breckland, Cambridgeshire and South Lincolnshire.

We have more than 4,000 staff and volunteers, approximately 530 beds, and a helipad for air ambulances. We work with neighbouring hospitals for the provision of tertiary services, including as part of regional partnership and network models of care, such as the trauma network.

In February 2022 the significant progress that has been made at QEH was recognised by the Care Quality Commission who rated the Trust as 'Good' in all of the core services they inspected. They recommended the Trust moves out of the recovery support system (formerly special measures).

Date posted

22 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

426-707-23DC

Job locations

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification

Extract and code all inpatient Finished Consultant Episodes (FCEs) using 3Ms Medicode encoding system which incorporates International Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems Tenth Revision (ICD-10) and Office of Population Census and Surveys Version 4 (OPCS4), applying national rules and conventions from the National Clinical Coding Standards (NCCS).

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

GCSE or equivalent pass in English, Maths and Science
Qualification which includes study of Medical terminology Anatomy & Physiological terms

Desirable

Accredited Clinical Coder Certification or attendance of any HSCIC courses

Experience

Essential

Experience of using Microsoft Windows, Word & Excel
Medical terminology Anatomy & Physiological terms

Desirable

Experience of using Encoding Systems
Previous NHS experience Knowledge of PAS

Skills/Ability

Essential

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to work in a pressurised environment
Excellent organisational skills
Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
Accuracy and attention to detail
Maintain confidentiality
Able to concentrate for prolonged periods

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

GCSE or equivalent pass in English, Maths and Science
Qualification which includes study of Medical terminology Anatomy & Physiological terms

Desirable

Accredited Clinical Coder Certification or attendance of any HSCIC courses

Experience

Essential

Experience of using Microsoft Windows, Word & Excel
Medical terminology Anatomy & Physiological terms

Desirable

Experience of using Encoding Systems
Previous NHS experience Knowledge of PAS

Skills/Ability

Essential

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to work in a pressurised environment
Excellent organisational skills
Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
Accuracy and attention to detail
Maintain confidentiality
Able to concentrate for prolonged periods

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

Employer's website

https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

Employer's website

https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)