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Main area
Clinical Coding
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
  • Home or remote working
37.5 hours per week (Various working hours available. An additional 20% retention & recruitment premium applies)
Job ref
320-TWS-1689
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 pro rata pa (An additional 20% R&R premium applies)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/07/2024 23:59
Interview date
30/07/2024

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Clinical Coder Specialist

Band 5

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

 

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

An additional 20% recruitment and retention premium applies. (Reviewed annually)

We are looking for an enthusiastic experienced Clinical Coder to join our expanding Clinical Coding Team.

Applications from Accredited Clinical Coders only.

We would also be delighted to receive applications from ACC qualified Clinical Coders who live outside the geographical area of Derby & Burton who are interested in remote working.

Hours negotiable.

If you have relevant practical clinical coding experience and are competent using ICD10 and OPCS4.10 classifications we would love to hear from you, applications are invited from conscientious, adaptable, reliable and well-motivated individuals with a willingness to learn.

You will need to be a motivated individual with a positive approach to ensuring that Clinical Coding Rules & Conventions are adhered to and commissioning deadlines are met.

The recruitment process will involve a practical coding assessment.

We look forward to receiving your application if you have the above qualities. 

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to ensuring the clinical coding teams deliver a quality coding service across the organisation by providing accurate and timely clinical coding in accordance with national standards and requirements of clinical coding.

You will have excellent communication skills and confidence in your ability. A proactive approach to ensuring high standards of coded data is essential. You will have  knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology. You must be able to evidence your ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Confirmation of attendance at a Clinical Coding Standards Course will be required as would confirmation of attendance at a Clinical Coding Refresher Course if applicable.

Closing date of applications: 16 July 2024

Interview date: 30 July 2024

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Person specification

Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Accredited Clinical Coder
  • Demonstrate in depth knowledge of the importance of coding and it's uses
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrable post ACC experience in a clinical coding role.

Experience & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable clinical coding experience in a similar acute setting.
  • Knowledge of the importance of clinical coding and its uses and an understanding of data quality issues.
  • Awareness of the impact of clinically coded data on Healthcare Resource Group ( HRG) allocation
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of coding a wide range of specialties.
  • Wide understanding of NHS funding arrangements.

Skills and Ability

Essential criteria
  • Ability to motivate, coach and impart knowledge to colleagues.
Desirable criteria
  • Experiencing of auditing.

Communications and interpersonal skills

Essential criteria
  • Present & communicate information to varying levels of staff in a clear and confident manner.
  • Demonstrate excellent negotiation and persuasion skills in sometimes challenging situations.

Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria
  • Passionate about clinical coding.
  • Commitment of delivering an excellent clinical coding service.
  • Honesty and integrity.
  • Sense of leadership and ability to foster team spirit.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Beckie Yates
Job title
Clinical Coding Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01332 787095
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