Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced accredited clinical coder to join our Team based in Prince Charles Hospital.
The role of an advanced clinical coder is to analyse, extract and interpret highly complex clinical information using electronic / clinical systems, handwritten medical records, clinical correspondence, discharge letters, nursing correspondence, diagnostic tests and imaging, denoting diagnosis, co-morbidity, medical and surgical procedures, medical status and relevant family history information, accurately assigning codes using the ICD10 and OPCS-4 classifications.
The information is gathered for research, aetiology studies that occur on Local, National and Internationally levels, health trends, epidemiology studies, clinical indicators and case mix planning.
Statistical coded data produced by the clinical coder is also used for clinical governance, clinical audit, tracking patient outcomes measuring treatment effectiveness, and monitoring progress of diseases.
There is a wide recognition in the National Health Service (NHS) of the importance of accurate Coded Clinical Data and the fundamental role it plays in the management of hospitals and services.
Main duties of the job
Senior Clinical Coding Analysts are expected to produce consistent, accurate, complete and timely coded clinical data in accordance with all National Clinical Coding Standards, Welsh Clinical Coding Standards, Local Clinical Coding Policies and Welsh Assembly Government deadlines.
To be self-managing in maintaining knowledge of National Clinical Coding Standards, Welsh Standards and local clinical coding policies.
1. To work autonomously without direct instruction or supervision when self-allocating work and achievement of daily coding targets.
2. Resolve complex clinical coding queries / issues where there are a range of facts or situations requiring analysis, by referring to National Clinical Coding Standards, Welsh Standards, Local Clinical Coding Policies and relevant National helpdesk query resolutions database (DELEN).
To work as an individual and as part of team, particularly when working to tight and demanding deadlines.
Be proficient in the use of AI, digital case note systems, clinical IT systems, encoders systems and interrogating electronic patient records to abstract information.
Actively participate in clinical coding quality checks in respect of internal / external clinical coding audits
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualification / Knowledge
Essential
- Attained the National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ - Diploma level 4) and achieved Accredited Clinical Coding (ACC) status OR equivalent
- Advanced ongoing in-depth knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology
- Advanced ongoing in-depth knowledge and understanding of diseases and related health problems
- Advanced ongoing in-depth knowledge and understanding of medical and surgical interventions and procedural terms
- Knowledge and experience of AI, digital case note systems and the introduction of ICD11 and OPCS 5
- Post ACC qualification, ensure compliance in 3 yearly Clinical Coding Refresher course and achieve at least 90% in the course assessment
Desirable
- NCCQ Clinical Coding Auditor qualification
- NCCQ Clinical Coding Trainer Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant practical coding experience across a wide range of specialties of all complexities
- Experience of interogating both paper records and electonic systems / applications to extract clinical information for the purpose of clinical coding some of which can be conflicting
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to achieve 90% accuracy in internal and external audits. Explicit attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication skills, with an ability to relay complex coding information to clinical coding colleagues, operational staff and clinicians
Person Specification
Qualification / Knowledge
Essential
- Attained the National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ - Diploma level 4) and achieved Accredited Clinical Coding (ACC) status OR equivalent
- Advanced ongoing in-depth knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology
- Advanced ongoing in-depth knowledge and understanding of diseases and related health problems
- Advanced ongoing in-depth knowledge and understanding of medical and surgical interventions and procedural terms
- Knowledge and experience of AI, digital case note systems and the introduction of ICD11 and OPCS 5
- Post ACC qualification, ensure compliance in 3 yearly Clinical Coding Refresher course and achieve at least 90% in the course assessment
Desirable
- NCCQ Clinical Coding Auditor qualification
- NCCQ Clinical Coding Trainer Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant practical coding experience across a wide range of specialties of all complexities
- Experience of interogating both paper records and electonic systems / applications to extract clinical information for the purpose of clinical coding some of which can be conflicting
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to achieve 90% accuracy in internal and external audits. Explicit attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication skills, with an ability to relay complex coding information to clinical coding colleagues, operational staff and clinicians
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).
