Clinical Coder

Location: Carshalton

Parking: Based on a first come first serve basis and Is busy, price depends on band

Job Type: Temporary

Duration of booking: This is a temporary ongoing role with no end date specified at this stage

Proposed start date: ASAP

Sector: Healthcare

Working Environment: Hospital

***This role is Trust based and working from home isn’t an option

Band: 7

Pay Rates:

£22.00-£25.00 paye per hour

£24.50-£28.00 paye inclusive of holiday pay per hour

£28.00-£32.00 umbrella per hour

Working Days and Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm (37.5 hrs per week)

Would you consider candidates to work evenings and weekend? No

Do candidates require their own books as essential? To be confirmed

Duties:

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of clinical coding which underpins the Payment by Results framework and national clinical coding requirements.
• Abstraction of clinical information from the health record and translation of that medical terminology using ICD-10 (diagnostic codes) and OPCS 4 (procedure codes) into a form that can be tabulated, aggregated and sorted for statistical analysis and to support the Payment by Results agenda applying national rules and conventions to agreed standards.
• Demonstrate effective organisational and time management skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Be highly motivated and lead by example to motivate other team members.
• Carry out clinical coding to the highest level of specificity using the three dimensions to coding accuracy thus giving complete and accurate data of a high quality that is consistently recorded.
• Work on own initiative in collecting information by whatever means required. This could include entering very specific areas of the Trust.Exercise diplomacy and confidentiality in pursuit of collecting this data.
• Participate in the training and mentorship of less experienced coders and advise Novice and Junior Clinical Coding Officers on coding issues.
• To work towards gaining experience in other clinical coding areas that fall outside the standard clinical coding processes such as Burns & Plastics, Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Oncology.
• To act as first line enquiry for requests for information either in person, by email or via the telephone.
• Promote and implement clinical coding policies and procedures and national guidelines
• Assist the Clinical Coding Manager to identify any complex issues in clinical information contained in the medical record and electronic systems that contradicts clinical coding guidelines.
• Assist Clinical Coding Manager to identify discrepancies in computer/hard copy information ensuring accurate data quality.
• Monitor data quality and clinical coding standards in line with local and national guidelines. Report any complex coding issues as directed for verification and/or send to the Clinical Coding Classification Service help desk. Share all responses with relevant staff.
• Remove or amend clinical codes to Finished Consultant Episodes (FCEs) as directed by the Clinical Coding Manager or Information Services Department. Re-input clinical codes as necessary.
• Communicate effectively with clinicians, managers, information, finance and other staff members to ensure high quality of coded data. Possess the ability to provide complex clinical coding advice and information to colleagues within the NHS.
• Liaise with clinicians, researchers and healthcare professionals on a regular basis to provide and help with information as required. Be able to explain the requirements of the classifications and how to implement them.
• Be prepared to attend multidisciplinary meetings when required to promote clinical coding, the rules and conventions that surround them and raise awareness of the importance of accurate data.
• Promote a thorough knowledge and understanding of the rules and conventions that surround the Classifications of Diseases and Healthcare Related problems, tenth revision (ICD-10) and Office of Population Census and Surveys fourth revision (OPCS-4) to all levels of staff within the Trust.
• Further develop a team approach within the service leading by example in all areas of clinical coding.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Good educational background or equivalent gained through training, qualification and experience in related field
• Holds Accredited Clinical Coding National Qualification
• Sound knowledge of the importance of clinical coding and its uses and an understanding of data quality issues.
• Computer literate
• Practical coding experience
• Expert knowledge in Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology
• A minimum of three years full time work as a clinical coder in an Acute hospital covering a wide range of specialities.
• Proven and in-depth knowledge, experience and understanding of ICD10 & OPCS4 coding classifications and standards in the NHS UK environment.
• Attendance at clinical coding refresher course every two years.
• Competent in the use of clinical coding computer based systems.
• Portfolio of Training Courses and Workshops attended for Clinical Coding.
• Ability to work and concentrate in a busy and demanding environment.
• Experience of hospital patient information systems
• Ability to extract and analyse relevant information
• It would be beneficial for a candidate to have experience in maternity coding

Questions:

Do you have experience working as a Clinical Coder in the NHS or Healthcare?

Are you ACC qualified? This is essential.

Do you have your own books?

Are you looking for a temporary position?

Do you meet the criteria above and available to start immediately?