Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic accredited
clinical coder (ACC) to join our well-established team at County Durham and
Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. You will be expected to interact with
clinicians and operational staff, be responsible for your own work load and
meet increasingly demanding deadlines whilst maintaining accurate clinical
coding at all times. You will also have the opportunity to mentor less
experienced members of the clinical coding team giving sound knowledge and
guidance when required.
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will have the responsibilty for the coding of a multitude of specialities
by extracting information from various clinical documents in the electronic
patient record and translating into diagnostic (ICD-10) and procedure coding (OPCS
4.10). Specialities include Surgery, Breast Surgery, ENT, Opthalmology, Oral,
Dermatology, Urology, Gynaecology and Medicine. As an Accredited Clinical Coder
you will be expected to mentor junior staff given sound knowledge and guidance
when required this may involve liasing with clinicians and other clinical
/clerical staff. You will be also required to particapiate in audits.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Accuratly
assigning ICD-10 and OPCS 4.10 codes to all Inpatient and Daycase activity
using the Trust`s electronic patient record. You will be expected to mentor
less experienced staff, this may involve liasing with clinical and clerical
staff. You will also be expected to participate in audits.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Accuratly
assigning ICD-10 and OPCS 4.10 codes to all Inpatient and Daycase activity
using the Trust`s electronic patient record. You will be expected to mentor
less experienced staff, this may involve liasing with clinical and clerical
staff. You will also be expected to participate in audits.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive practical Coding experience
- Extensive experience in coding across multiple specialities within an acute hospital setting.
- Experience of using either Paper and Electronic records to extract clinical information
- Experience in using e-Record/ PAS System Cerner Millennium/ Powerchart, other IT Systems
- Experience in use of encoding software products - Medicode
- Experience of the medical records process
- Experience of working in the NHS
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
- Able to attend training at off site venues
Qualifications
Essential
- National Clinical Coding Qualification ( NCCQ)
- Clinical Coding Standards Couse Certification or Clinical Coding Standards Refresher Course training Certification
- A Level or equivalent qualifications
- Certificate in Anatomy & Physiology
Desirable
- Health Informatics Qualification
- Degree level education
- Basic Computer course, E.g. ECDL
- Clinical Coding Speciality Workshop Certification
- Medical Terminology Certification
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective organisation and time management skills
- Mentoring skills
- Ability to work to strict and challenging deadlines
- Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team
- IT Skills (including Microsoft Office)
- Detailed knowledge of national coding rules and conventions
- In depth knowledge of ICD-10 and OPCS
- Extensive knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy and physiology
- A working knowledge and understanding of local clinical coding policies and their application
- Knowledge of the Clinical Coding Audit processes
- Knowledge of encoding software products
- Knowledge of Health Care Resource Groups (HRG`s)
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures
- Understanding of the NHS recent reforms:- Caldecott guardians, Freedom of information act, Data protection act
- Knowledge of Department of Health initiatives
- Understanding of Health and Safety requirements
- A working knowledge and understanding of local Clinical Coding policies and there application
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive practical Coding experience
- Extensive experience in coding across multiple specialities within an acute hospital setting.
- Experience of using either Paper and Electronic records to extract clinical information
- Experience in using e-Record/ PAS System Cerner Millennium/ Powerchart, other IT Systems
- Experience in use of encoding software products - Medicode
- Experience of the medical records process
- Experience of working in the NHS
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
- Able to attend training at off site venues
Qualifications
Essential
- National Clinical Coding Qualification ( NCCQ)
- Clinical Coding Standards Couse Certification or Clinical Coding Standards Refresher Course training Certification
- A Level or equivalent qualifications
- Certificate in Anatomy & Physiology
Desirable
- Health Informatics Qualification
- Degree level education
- Basic Computer course, E.g. ECDL
- Clinical Coding Speciality Workshop Certification
- Medical Terminology Certification
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective organisation and time management skills
- Mentoring skills
- Ability to work to strict and challenging deadlines
- Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team
- IT Skills (including Microsoft Office)
- Detailed knowledge of national coding rules and conventions
- In depth knowledge of ICD-10 and OPCS
- Extensive knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy and physiology
- A working knowledge and understanding of local clinical coding policies and their application
- Knowledge of the Clinical Coding Audit processes
- Knowledge of encoding software products
- Knowledge of Health Care Resource Groups (HRG`s)
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures
- Understanding of the NHS recent reforms:- Caldecott guardians, Freedom of information act, Data protection act
- Knowledge of Department of Health initiatives
- Understanding of Health and Safety requirements
- A working knowledge and understanding of local Clinical Coding policies and there application
Additional information
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)