Accredited Clinical Coder

Job summary Accredited Clinical Coder Department: Clinical Coding Band: 5 £29,970 - £36,483 pro rata if part-time 10% recruitment & retention premium applies to Clinical Coder posts Hours: per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute Are you a qualified and experienced Accredited Clinical Coder keen to contribute your expertise?
We are seeking a dedicated professional to assist in delivering our Clinical Coding Service.
What we are looking for:o National Clinical Coding Qualification and UK coding experience across a variety of Proficiency in applying coding classifications, rules, and Strong ability to work independently, maintain accuracy, and meet reporting A team player ready to mentor junior colleagues and tackle more complex cases.
Why join us?
Amongst other things:o Access to in-house training to maintain professional A varied role offering opportunities and Flexible working arrangements including home or hybrid working.
Interested in clinical coding but not yet accredited?
We may consider candidates for a Band 3 trainee position.
Trainees will receive full support and office-based training to achieve accreditation.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Interview date: 28th January 2025 (Face to Face) Main duties of the job As a coding professional with NHS coding experience, you will be expected to demonstrate competence in the use of the classifications and the application of coding rules and standards.
You will be managing your own workload, ensuring ongoing accuracy, and meeting deadlines.
You will also support Team Leads by mentoring junior colleagues when required and assisting with more complex and challenging coding.
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Job description Job responsibilities The post holder is responsible for extracting, collating and coding clinical information, often highly complex in nature, relating to the diagnoses and operations for admitted care patients.
This requires the application of all complex and routine coding rules and conventions pertaining to ICD10 (International Classification of Diseases) and OPCS4 (Classification of Interventions & Procedures), incorporating published national standards.
Individual accreditation and a commitment to ongoing professional development required from this role provide the Trust with confidence in the data quality of clinically coded information.
A significant part of this role will be to ensure the quality and coverage of your own and colleagues clinical coding meets the Trust and industry regulated standards and positively enhances reputation at local and national level The post holder is expected to apply local and externally acquired knowledge of how clinical coding directly effects areas such income generation, clinical decision making, Information Governance, nationally reported clinical performance indicators and mortality statistics, directing and assisting others in good day to day practice and achievement of Key Performance Indicators In order to expand individual knowledge and provide a more robust service to the Trust, job rotation occurs periodically so you will be expected to increase your in-depth knowledge in different specialties from time to time.
This may involve re-training.
Please refer to the attached Job description for more details.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion.
We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system.
Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS.
This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential ACC National Clinical Coding Qualification.
Extensive knowledge of ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications including the correct application of complex rules and conventions.
Possess a broad knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and medical terminology.
Elementary theoretical knowledge and applied audit capability.
Conversant with Patient Administration Systems Desirable ECDL Qualification.
Experience Essential Significant Clinical Coding expertise across all specialties and levels of complexity.
Experience working as a Clinical Coder in an NHS Trust.
Desirable Experience of working in an alternative healthcare environment.
Supervisory experience.
Experience in provision of customer service Skills Essential Ability to resolve complicated coding queries raised by clinical or non-clinical staff and implement agreed decisions.
Ability to prioritise workload, working under pressure to meet deadlines Demonstrated ability to support, adapt and participate in changing circumstances.
Competence in using Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, Outlook.
Ability to interpret information and make decisions.
Organising ability, initiative and problem-solving skills.
Possess strong personal motivation and influence others likewise.
Methodical approach to tasks with attention to details and qualify focus.
Desirable Presentation skills.
Personal and people development Essential Ability to act as a mentor for trainee Clinical Coders A team worker in all aspects of the role Evidence of continued professional development.
Willingness to learn and develop within the role.
Confident.
Flexible in approach to tasks Communication Essential Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal skills able to liaise with multi-disciplinary teams using various methods of communication.
Ability to challenge, question and clarify by reasonable argument to a satisfactory resolution of issues Specific requirements Essential Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations