Senior Clinical Coder - Bournemouth, United Kingdom - University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

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Bournemouth, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

University Hospitals Dorset is currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic person to join our team of Clinical Coders.

Our Clinical Coding Department has recently been restructured to meet the increasing demands of the NHS and to support the Trust's business activity.

Senior Clinical Coders are part of a team responsible for the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of the Trust's computer based Clinical Coding systems in line with National Standards.

You will:

Extract, analyse and code information from the patient's electronic medical record into a coded format using OPCS and ICD10 formats.
Communicate complex coding examples to relevant members of staff.
Exercise judgement in the interpretation of information to ensure accuracy.
Organise own work loads and work within deadlines.
Continual personal development

This role will be offered as a Band 4 or Band 5 dependant on your qualifications.

ACC qualified applicants will be offered a Band - Lead Clinical Coder post, whilst trained non ACC qualified applicants will be offered a Band - Senior Clinical Coder post.

Base Location:
The Coding Department offer a flexible working approach, offering both office and home based working
**Interview Date: TBC