Senior Clinical Coder - Swindon, United Kingdom - Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Swindon, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

previous applicants need not apply

The post holder requires excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to work as part of a team to deliver timely and accurate coded data to meet coding deadlines.

Clinical Coders support the Trust, providing reliable, accurate clinical coding for inpatient activity.

This is vital in monitoring our clinical effectiveness and ensures that the hospital receives correct reimbursement for the healthcare it delivers.

Clinical coding data is essential for the effective management of the Trust, and also forms the basis for clinical audit, clinical governance reporting.

In addition we are able to offer a flexible, hybrid working environment. Clinical coders currently have the option of working remotely 3 days a week.

To accurately extract, analyse and translate clinical information from clinical records into nationally recognised diagnosis (ICD 10) and procedure (OPCS 4) codes for admitted patient care.

Input the relevant information onto the Trust's patient administration computer system, within agreed Trust deadlines.

Undertake the coding of inpatient spells, ensuring these are coded accurately and comprehensively.

Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we
act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.

Service We will put our patients first
Teamwork We will work together
Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service
Respect We will act with integrity

Provide support to other coding team members to ensure all clinical coding monthly deadlines are met and the clinical coding service is maintained, particularly during busy annual leave periods

Use coding expertise to communicate coding rules and rationale

Ensure own clinical coding skills are maintained and are compliant with all published updates to National Standard requirements.

Full duties can be found on the attached JD.