Healthcare Business Solutions (UK) Limited

Senior Clinical Coder

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Job summary

At HBSUK, well inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed today and into tomorrow. Youll have the opportunity to work on industry defining projects, finding solutions to real challenges that make a real difference to patients lives.

As a Senior Clinical Coder you will be working with our Insourcing delivery team, to coordinator and manage the administration of HBSUK insourcing projects.

We're a great company, down to earth, just a nice bunch, all with the same goal, assisting the NHS to reduce their waiting list.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone who is proficient in Clinical Coding. You will be comfortable working with Consultants in theatre and around Clinical documentation & Terminology (OPCS4.10). Be comfortable liaising with stakeholders & key departments in NHS Trust's around any operational and coding queries.

About us

HBSUK works alongside Trusts to provide cost-effective insourcing solutions through a full range of services. At HBSUK we provide capacity solutions, resourcing, triage services, pathway redesigns, private market opportunities, as well as portfolio management and consultancy services. In addition to this we have developed a market leading Health technology Virtual Lucy is our expert triage application designed to support patients through their assessment and treatment.

Virtual Lucy combines our extensive clinical network with modern technology to ensure that patients get the best out of their journey to recovery. We design streamline patient- centric pathways that are evidence-based and effective. The patients journey starts with self-referral via our digital triage expert followed by an online appointment booking with the correct specialist from our extensive network of clinicians.

Details

Date posted

12 June 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Bonus + Travel expenses

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

M0010-23-0002

Job locations

HBSUK – Pure Offices

Lake View Drive, Annesley

Nottingham

NG15 0DT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Code all primary diagnoses & procedures on all HBSUK/NHS surgical insourcing patients.

Work within and maintain up to date knowledge of all coding standards published by the NHS Digital (Classifications Service)

To keep up to date with the latest developments in coding by attending regular specialist workshops and refresher courses, and through training and experience, have an extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.

Take responsibility for completing own workload within the agreed HBSUK coding targets in order to achieve the required monthly coding deadlines.

To provide specialist coding advice to clinicians and HBSUK staff on request

To manage and maintain the effectiveness of, and to identify possible improvements in, the Clinical Coding procedures and protocols within HBSUK.

Ensure all activity is ready for invoicing according to targets and contractual requirements.

Completing electronic and/or manual data entry in an accurate and timely manner to agreed standards.

Respond timely for any request of information.

Ensuring departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and targets are consistently achieved

To work autonomously without direct supervision when allocated work and in the achievement of daily coding targets.

To be proactive, flexible, and supportive towards a smooth way of working within HBSUK practices and processes.

To assist in the development of trainee and less experienced clinical coders

To be self sufficient in resolving complex clinical coding queries and issues

Job description

Job responsibilities

Code all primary diagnoses & procedures on all HBSUK/NHS surgical insourcing patients.

Work within and maintain up to date knowledge of all coding standards published by the NHS Digital (Classifications Service)

To keep up to date with the latest developments in coding by attending regular specialist workshops and refresher courses, and through training and experience, have an extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.

Take responsibility for completing own workload within the agreed HBSUK coding targets in order to achieve the required monthly coding deadlines.

To provide specialist coding advice to clinicians and HBSUK staff on request

To manage and maintain the effectiveness of, and to identify possible improvements in, the Clinical Coding procedures and protocols within HBSUK.

Ensure all activity is ready for invoicing according to targets and contractual requirements.

Completing electronic and/or manual data entry in an accurate and timely manner to agreed standards.

Respond timely for any request of information.

Ensuring departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and targets are consistently achieved

To work autonomously without direct supervision when allocated work and in the achievement of daily coding targets.

To be proactive, flexible, and supportive towards a smooth way of working within HBSUK practices and processes.

To assist in the development of trainee and less experienced clinical coders

To be self sufficient in resolving complex clinical coding queries and issues

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • ACC Clinical Coding qualification

Desirable

  • Educated to Degree level
  • Advanced user of Excel
  • ACC Coding experience for a minimum of 2 years

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a team within an NHS trust or health background
  • Experience of working with Consultants and clinical staff
  • Evidence of organisational awareness
  • Good analytical reasoning (verbal and numerical) and attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills
  • Able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively
  • Advanced Excel user
  • Flexible approach to change management and problem solving
  • OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS
  • Confident and assertive, while maintaining interpersonal sensitivity
  • Acts on own initiative with the appropriate level of supervision
  • Effective team player
  • Ability to influence, persuade and manage conflict
  • Time management strict operational deadlines need to be adhered on a repetitive basis

Desirable

  • Knowledge of clinical governance
  • Experience of NHS PAS and EPR systems
  • Good IT skills in PowerPoint and word
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • ACC Clinical Coding qualification

Desirable

  • Educated to Degree level
  • Advanced user of Excel
  • ACC Coding experience for a minimum of 2 years

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a team within an NHS trust or health background
  • Experience of working with Consultants and clinical staff
  • Evidence of organisational awareness
  • Good analytical reasoning (verbal and numerical) and attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills
  • Able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively
  • Advanced Excel user
  • Flexible approach to change management and problem solving
  • OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS
  • Confident and assertive, while maintaining interpersonal sensitivity
  • Acts on own initiative with the appropriate level of supervision
  • Effective team player
  • Ability to influence, persuade and manage conflict
  • Time management strict operational deadlines need to be adhered on a repetitive basis

Desirable

  • Knowledge of clinical governance
  • Experience of NHS PAS and EPR systems
  • Good IT skills in PowerPoint and word

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Healthcare Business Solutions (UK) Limited

Address

HBSUK – Pure Offices

Lake View Drive, Annesley

Nottingham

NG15 0DT


Employer's website

https://www.hbsuk.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Healthcare Business Solutions (UK) Limited

Address

HBSUK – Pure Offices

Lake View Drive, Annesley

Nottingham

NG15 0DT


Employer's website

https://www.hbsuk.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Recruitment

Siama O'Donnell

siama.o'donnell@hbsuk.co.uk

07861732177

Details

Date posted

12 June 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Bonus + Travel expenses

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

M0010-23-0002

Job locations

HBSUK – Pure Offices

Lake View Drive, Annesley

Nottingham

NG15 0DT


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