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Clinical Coder

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Job summary

Clinical Coder Permanent | Full Time | Epsom Support Centre Competitive salary, depending on experience 37.5 hours per week

Main duties of the job

As our Clinical Coder you will: Provide a Clinical Coding service for all Nuffield Health hospitals Code a high-volume of activity per day, to an accurate standard Access various information systems, e.g. pathology/radiology, to obtain further information to ensure completeness and accuracy of coding Respond professionally to queries from hospitals and consultant surgeons Provide Clinical Coding support during periods of sickness and annual leave Provide coding expertise as required by the business Escalate any issues to the Specialist Lead or Clinical Coding Manager, when appropriate

About us

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£28,500 to £28,500 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

JR0068976

Job locations

Epsom Gateway, Ashley Avenue

Epsom

KT18 5AL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Coder Remote | Permanent | Full Time | Epsom Support Centre Competitive salary, depending on experience 37.5 hours per week Our Clinical Coding Department currently have an opportunity for a Clinical Coder. Continue your journey with us whilst we'll support you to be your best. The opportunity As our Clinical Coder you will:

  • Provide a Clinical Coding service for all Nuffield Health hospitals
  • Code a high-volume of activity per day, to an accurate standard
  • Access various information systems, e.g. pathology/radiology, to obtain further information to ensure completeness and accuracy of coding
  • Respond professionally to queries from hospitals and consultant surgeons
  • Provide Clinical Coding support during periods of sickness and annual leave
  • Provide coding expertise as required by the business
  • Escalate any issues to the Specialist Lead or Clinical Coding Manager, when appropriate
    • The person To succeed as a Clinical Coder, you will need:
  • Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC)
  • At least 3 years of experience working in NHS Clinical Coding
  • Advanced level knowledge of ICD-10 and OPCS-4 coding classifications
  • Advanced level knowledge of complex medical terminology, detailed anatomy and physiology
  • Ability to sustain high volume and high-quality work product, with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a larger/virtual team
  • Must have National Clinical Coding qualification - developed by IHRIM
    • Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Clinical Coder Remote | Permanent | Full Time | Epsom Support Centre Competitive salary, depending on experience 37.5 hours per week Our Clinical Coding Department currently have an opportunity for a Clinical Coder. Continue your journey with us whilst we'll support you to be your best. The opportunity As our Clinical Coder you will:

  • Provide a Clinical Coding service for all Nuffield Health hospitals
  • Code a high-volume of activity per day, to an accurate standard
  • Access various information systems, e.g. pathology/radiology, to obtain further information to ensure completeness and accuracy of coding
  • Respond professionally to queries from hospitals and consultant surgeons
  • Provide Clinical Coding support during periods of sickness and annual leave
  • Provide coding expertise as required by the business
  • Escalate any issues to the Specialist Lead or Clinical Coding Manager, when appropriate
    • The person To succeed as a Clinical Coder, you will need:
  • Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC)
  • At least 3 years of experience working in NHS Clinical Coding
  • Advanced level knowledge of ICD-10 and OPCS-4 coding classifications
  • Advanced level knowledge of complex medical terminology, detailed anatomy and physiology
  • Ability to sustain high volume and high-quality work product, with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a larger/virtual team
  • Must have National Clinical Coding qualification - developed by IHRIM
    • Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Desirable

    • Our Clinical Coding Department currently have an opportunity for a Clinical Coder. Continue your journey with us whilst we'll support you to be your best.

    Experience

    Desirable

    • To succeed as a Clinical Coder, you will need:
    • Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC)
    • At least 3 years of experience working in NHS Clinical Coding
    • Advanced level knowledge of ICD-10 and OPCS-4 coding classifications
    • Advanced level knowledge of complex medical terminology, detailed anatomy and physiology
    • Ability to sustain high volume and high-quality work product, with strong attention to detail
    • Ability to work independently and as a member of a larger/virtual team
    • Must have National Clinical Coding qualification - developed by IHRIM
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Desirable

    • Our Clinical Coding Department currently have an opportunity for a Clinical Coder. Continue your journey with us whilst we'll support you to be your best.

    Experience

    Desirable

    • To succeed as a Clinical Coder, you will need:
    • Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC)
    • At least 3 years of experience working in NHS Clinical Coding
    • Advanced level knowledge of ICD-10 and OPCS-4 coding classifications
    • Advanced level knowledge of complex medical terminology, detailed anatomy and physiology
    • Ability to sustain high volume and high-quality work product, with strong attention to detail
    • Ability to work independently and as a member of a larger/virtual team
    • Must have National Clinical Coding qualification - developed by IHRIM

    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.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    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).

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    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.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    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).

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Epsom Gateway, Ashley Avenue

    Epsom

    KT18 5AL


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Epsom Gateway, Ashley Avenue

    Epsom

    KT18 5AL


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Talent Acquisition

    People Support Centre

    careers@nuffieldhealth.com

    03301235080

    Details

    Date posted

    25 September 2023

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £28,500 to £28,500 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    JR0068976

    Job locations

    Epsom Gateway, Ashley Avenue

    Epsom

    KT18 5AL


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