Job summary
We are seeking experienced, skilled and dedicated Clinical Coders to join out established Clinical Coding Team at the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Trust.
You should be ACC qualified and have proven coding experience post NCCQ examination with extensive practical experience over all specialties.
You will provide the Clinical Divisions with a high quality, comprehensive Clinical Coding service.
You will be also responsible for the abstraction of clinical data from patient records and translating it into diagnostic (ICD10) and procedure coding classifications (OPCS 4.9).
You will have a good knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology. Able to demonstrate competence in the use of ICD10 and OPCS 4.9 classifications, complete coding rules and application of national Clinical Coding Standards across acute specialities is a prerequisite.
Proven NHS coding experience required.
Candidates who currently do not meet the requirements of a band 6 may be considered for a developmental role at band 5 (however NCCQ/ACC is compulsory), progressing to a band 6 once competencies have been met.
Please note the successful applicants will be based at our Colchester office.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for ensuring that national coding rules and conventions are followed and standards adhered to.
The requirement is to take over the current in-depth coding and validations with the clinicians at the trust and develop it further; ensuring the high standard of clinical coding is maintained and developed. Analyse and code clinical notes using ICD10 and OPCS 4._ classifications.
To mentor a section of the coding department, to ensure accurate, timely and consistent clinical coding within set standards and targets. To provide the Divisions with a high quality, comprehensive Clinical Coding service.
To set up and perform internal coding validations within the division, by analysing and identifying variances against benchmarks.
Assist the Clinical Coding site Manager to develop implement and maintain the clinical engagement with the clinicians at Divisional level.
About us
One of the largest Trusts in East Anglia, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provide hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals and in patients' own homes. You will be joining a team of over 11,000 amazing colleagues providing care to 800,000 residents.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a range of services including mental health support. We offer a range of flexible working opportunities.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients.
To support our employees to achieve their career aspirations you may be eligible to obtain a qualification via an apprenticeship. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a skills review to facilitate this. For full details please see the attached Apprenticeship Handbook
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
Find out about living and working with us - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for data validation with the clinicians in their own specialty (i.e. Surgery, Medical or Women & Children) and to be prepared to work for up to two years in a specialty.
- To liaise with clinicians and their support staff concerning interpretation of case note documentation affecting coding.
- To accurately abstract and interpret clinical data for coding inpatient data using ICD10 and OPCS 4._ classifications and input the data onto the patient administration system (PAS)/Careflow EPR
- To mentor a sub-set of the clinical coding team.
- To assist the Clinical Coding site Manager and the Auditor/Trainer on preparation of local agreements and coding policies.
- To assist clinical coders prioritise their work load
- To work with the Clinical Coding site Manager to ensure all coding timescale are met and ensure Clinical Coders meet their targets.
- To investigate, and correct complex clinical coding data rejected or queried by recipient information systems and advise the Data Standards Manager of such problems that could impact on Trust Performance.
- To participate in on-going clinical coding training to meet national standards and Trust requirements. This may require travelling to other organisations outside of core working hours.
- To attend clinical coding related meetings as directed by the Clinical site Coding site Manager. This may require travelling to other organisations outside of core working hours
- Any other duties, appropriate to the grade as required.
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for data validation with the clinicians in their own specialty (i.e. Surgery, Medical or Women & Children) and to be prepared to work for up to two years in a specialty.
- To liaise with clinicians and their support staff concerning interpretation of case note documentation affecting coding.
- To accurately abstract and interpret clinical data for coding inpatient data using ICD10 and OPCS 4._ classifications and input the data onto the patient administration system (PAS)/Careflow EPR
- To mentor a sub-set of the clinical coding team.
- To assist the Clinical Coding site Manager and the Auditor/Trainer on preparation of local agreements and coding policies.
- To assist clinical coders prioritise their work load
- To work with the Clinical Coding site Manager to ensure all coding timescale are met and ensure Clinical Coders meet their targets.
- To investigate, and correct complex clinical coding data rejected or queried by recipient information systems and advise the Data Standards Manager of such problems that could impact on Trust Performance.
- To participate in on-going clinical coding training to meet national standards and Trust requirements. This may require travelling to other organisations outside of core working hours.
- To attend clinical coding related meetings as directed by the Clinical site Coding site Manager. This may require travelling to other organisations outside of core working hours
- Any other duties, appropriate to the grade as required.
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC)
- ECDL
Desirable
- A university degree preferably in Medicine related studies
- NHS Digital approved Clinical Coding Auditor or working towards it
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience post ACC qualification in clinical coding in an acute trust.
- Excellent communication skills
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology
- Clinical coding of all specialities
- Understanding of uses and importance of clinical coding
- Good understanding of HRGs and PbR/SHMI
- Ability to identify various data quality errors.
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex clinical information from a wide variety of sources
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- To be able to interpret various clinical coding reports.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC)
- ECDL
Desirable
- A university degree preferably in Medicine related studies
- NHS Digital approved Clinical Coding Auditor or working towards it
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience post ACC qualification in clinical coding in an acute trust.
- Excellent communication skills
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology
- Clinical coding of all specialities
- Understanding of uses and importance of clinical coding
- Good understanding of HRGs and PbR/SHMI
- Ability to identify various data quality errors.
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex clinical information from a wide variety of sources
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- To be able to interpret various clinical coding reports.
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.
