Job summary
We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated and skilled Clinical Coder to work full-time at Jersey General Hospital.The post holder will be expected to have completed the National Clinical Coding Qualification obtaining their ACC and have a minimum of 2 years experience in the role, providing evidence of both. We welcome off island applicants, wishing to relocate to the island of Jersey.For an informal discussion please contact Steph Britton on 01534 444393.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Coders translate clinical diagnoses, symptoms and procedures recorded in paper and digital medical records into universally recognised data formats in accordance with agreed standards. This coded data is essential to meeting Regulatory standards and enabling strategic level change for the delivery of healthcare in Jersey across public, private, and third sector organisations. This is a linked grade role that enables progression from CS06 to CS07 after successful completion of the National Clinical Coding Qualification and a minimum of 2 years experience demonstrating successful application of coding within team KPIs.
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About us
Jersey is just 14 miles (20km) from the west
coast of France and 85 miles (137km) from the south coast of England. The
island is easy to get to from the UK and mainland Europe. There are up to 40
daily flights in and out of the island
Striking scenery, a safe and inclusive
society, miles of sandy beaches, high performing schools, an enviable work-life
balance, a heritage, political and economic stability, low personal taxes, warm
summers and mild winters.
Find out more at gov.je/movingtoJersey
Jersey has been a Crown Dependency since
1290, which means its not part of the UK but a self-governing possession of The
Crown. Jersey has its own democratically elected parliament, government, tax
system, and laws. However, the island does have a close historic relationship
with France and the UK and relies on the UK for defence and international
relations. It is also part of the Common Travel Area (CTA) which allows British
citizens to move freely between the UK, Republic of Ireland, and the Channel
Islands without a passport.
Jersey offers extensive and quality
healthcare services, with private and state supported options available. The
NHS is not available in Jersey, healthcare services are delivered by Health and
Community Services. For the first 6 months, health care services will be
provided at an added cost.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Use extensive technical knowledge to decipher clinical notes and produce accurately coded clinical
data by assigning industry recognised codes such as ICD-10 and OPCS-4, integrated with the Patient
Administration System (PAS), for every inpatient and day case admission in a timely and efficient
manner.
2. Collaborate with Medical Consultants and other healthcare professionals to ensure information
accuracy and encourage continuing data quality improvement to guarantee adherence to national
guidelines. Bring together working groups amongst clinical and non-clinical colleagues to address
changes and share best practice.
3. Provide accurate and timely coded data for use in financial planning, including private patient activity
claims from insurers and for strategic level budget setting to ensure public health services achieve
value for money.
4. Take a pro-active approach to continuous professional development and training to ensure compliance
and efficient processes are delivered. Contribute to training of new team members and healthcare
professionals across HCS to enhance working knowledge of clinical coding.
5. Keep up to date with compliance and best practice from external bodies (e.g. Institute for Health
Record and Information Management (IHRIM), National Health Service (NHS), Jersey Care
Commission (JCC)) in relation to developments in patient diagnoses, conditions and interventions.
Communicate changes to stakeholders throughout HCS including impact analysis to ensure timely and
accurate data is available.
6. Deal with general queries from operational and clinical teams, respond to ad hoc requests in a timely
and accurate manner and escalate to senior colleagues where appropriate. The outcome will be
improved data quality compliance and a service which is valued by stakeholders, enabling them to
record and use clinical information in an accurate and efficient manner.
7. Utilise evaluation and innovation skills to participate in any development or enhancements of the
computerised Patient Administration System (PAS) and additional specialised software applications to
ensure the requirements of the department and wider organisation continue to be met.
8. Carry out periodic audits of patient data and cross-audit other members of the clinical coding team to
ensure accuracy and compliance of clinical data. Report and rectify any breaches of the information
governance policy.
9. Liaise with and provide support to stakeholders across HCS and Government including Quality and
Safety, Informatics, Information Governance, Clinical Leads, Public Health, and HCS Executives to
ensure demand for coded data is anticipated and appropriate plans are created to meet deadlines.
Prioritise own work load to ensure own KPIs are met with technical accuracy in line with national
standards and local policies to ensure GoJ delivers on statutory, regulatory, and financial
commitments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Use extensive technical knowledge to decipher clinical notes and produce accurately coded clinical
data by assigning industry recognised codes such as ICD-10 and OPCS-4, integrated with the Patient
Administration System (PAS), for every inpatient and day case admission in a timely and efficient
manner.
2. Collaborate with Medical Consultants and other healthcare professionals to ensure information
accuracy and encourage continuing data quality improvement to guarantee adherence to national
guidelines. Bring together working groups amongst clinical and non-clinical colleagues to address
changes and share best practice.
3. Provide accurate and timely coded data for use in financial planning, including private patient activity
claims from insurers and for strategic level budget setting to ensure public health services achieve
value for money.
4. Take a pro-active approach to continuous professional development and training to ensure compliance
and efficient processes are delivered. Contribute to training of new team members and healthcare
professionals across HCS to enhance working knowledge of clinical coding.
5. Keep up to date with compliance and best practice from external bodies (e.g. Institute for Health
Record and Information Management (IHRIM), National Health Service (NHS), Jersey Care
Commission (JCC)) in relation to developments in patient diagnoses, conditions and interventions.
Communicate changes to stakeholders throughout HCS including impact analysis to ensure timely and
accurate data is available.
6. Deal with general queries from operational and clinical teams, respond to ad hoc requests in a timely
and accurate manner and escalate to senior colleagues where appropriate. The outcome will be
improved data quality compliance and a service which is valued by stakeholders, enabling them to
record and use clinical information in an accurate and efficient manner.
7. Utilise evaluation and innovation skills to participate in any development or enhancements of the
computerised Patient Administration System (PAS) and additional specialised software applications to
ensure the requirements of the department and wider organisation continue to be met.
8. Carry out periodic audits of patient data and cross-audit other members of the clinical coding team to
ensure accuracy and compliance of clinical data. Report and rectify any breaches of the information
governance policy.
9. Liaise with and provide support to stakeholders across HCS and Government including Quality and
Safety, Informatics, Information Governance, Clinical Leads, Public Health, and HCS Executives to
ensure demand for coded data is anticipated and appropriate plans are created to meet deadlines.
Prioritise own work load to ensure own KPIs are met with technical accuracy in line with national
standards and local policies to ensure GoJ delivers on statutory, regulatory, and financial
commitments.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a
- healthcare related
- environment
- Experience working with
- complex data and systems.
- Experience of computer
- systems and keyboard skills.
Desirable
- Membership to a professional
- body relevant to healthcare
- (e.g IHRIM, FEDIP).
Qualifications
Essential
- Good educational standard
- to A-Level (Grade A-C)
- standard or equivalent in
- Science, Maths or English.
- Accredited Clinical Coding
- (ACC) qualification.
Desirable
- Higher education qualification
- in Science or medical subject.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a
- healthcare related
- environment
- Experience working with
- complex data and systems.
- Experience of computer
- systems and keyboard skills.
Desirable
- Membership to a professional
- body relevant to healthcare
- (e.g IHRIM, FEDIP).
Qualifications
Essential
- Good educational standard
- to A-Level (Grade A-C)
- standard or equivalent in
- Science, Maths or English.
- Accredited Clinical Coding
- (ACC) qualification.
Desirable
- Higher education qualification
- in Science or medical subject.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Health and Community Services
Address
Government Of Jersey
19-21 Broad Street
St. Helier
Jersey
Channel Islands
JE2 3RR
Employer's website
https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)