Accredited Clinical Coder

Job summary

Would you like to join our Clinical Coding team as an Accredited Clinical Coder. Read on to learn more about this rewarding role and submityour application.

The Clinical Coding service is a part of the Digital& Data Teamof the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group (UHN) andis responsible forextracting and codifying complex clinical information that describes a patient's diagnostic and procedural healthcare status within an episode of carein a timely manner.

The ability of the UHN Group toaccuraterecord and codify its clinical activity is fundamental to understanding the quality of its clinical services. Our coded data is used by all parts of the Group's business to deliver trusted and high-quality services to patients.

Accredited Clinical Coders are a corecomponentof the Clinical Coding service and have a crucial supporting role in the overall management of the Group as their output directly influences income through the NHS Payment Scheme.

Thispost attracts a 10% Recruitment & Retention Premium (RRP) payment paid monthly. The RRP is subject to annual review.

Main duties of the job

As an Accredited ClinicalCoderyou willbe responsible forcodifyingin a timely mannercomplex clinical activity according to all relevant National Clinical Coding Standards and Local Clinical Coding Policies.

You will be expected toevidencean expert grasp of National Clinical Coding Standards (evidencedby audit results,maintainingyour professional Accredited Clinical Coder status and attending regular Clinical Coding Standards Refresher courses and other associated training).

You willassistthe Clinical Coding Team Leads to support and mentor Associate Clinical Coders and to achieve the submission of codified datain a timely manner.

About us

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University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) was formed through the grouping of Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As one group, we are on a journey to improve services for our communities by working collaboratively, modernising the way we deliver care and continually striving for excellence.

Working together allows us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities . There may be a requirement to work across our hospital sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage.

UHN welcomes applications from people from all protected groups and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and have achieved the Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. Our active staff networks support colleagues from all backgrounds and help ensure everyone feels valued here at UHN.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification document for a detailed list of role responsibilities.

Person specification

Qualification

Essential

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at least Grade C/Grade 4 or equivalent qualification
• National Clinical Coding Qualification and holds Accredited Clinical Coder status
• Successful completion of a Clinical Coding Standards Refresher Course within the last 3 years

Desirable

• A Level in a STEM subject at least Grade C or equivalent qualification

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Expert knowledge of National Clinical Coding Standards as evidenced by audit results and Accredited Clinical Coder status
• Strong knowledge of human anatomy and physiology and medical terminology
• Good level of knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office 365 suite
• Administration and clerical experience in an office environment
• Experience with accurate data entry
• 2 years' experience of working in an Acute NHS Trust or equivalent knowledge
• Experience with hospital and/or clinical information systems
• Knowledge and experience with SNOMED-CT
• Good understanding of the relationship between codified data and HRG allocation and the various uses of codified data across the NHS.
• Experience of mentoring colleagues

Desirable

• Basic understanding of Agile Principles
• Basic understanding of data and process automation concepts

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work positively under time pressures
• Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to relate appropriately to various professional groups within the Trust to include clinicians, medical, management and administrative staff. Ability to relate appropriately with external agencies, e.g. Coroners office
• Ability to organise, plan and prioritise workload to ensure timescales are met
• Ability to apply self-learning directive to maintain and develop own skills and knowledge
• Fast and accurate keyboard skills with good IT skills
• Knowledge of the importance of confidentiality, the Data Protection Act and Caldicott principles
• Ability to maintain frequent prolonged concentration with a VDU
• Capable of safely lifting and handling medical records