Band 5 Qualified Clinical Coding Officer - London, United Kingdom - Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

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London, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are looking to recruit two Band 5 Accredited Clinical Coders who are self-motivated and competent in accurately coding multiple complex specialties.

As well as understanding the need for high quality coded data to support healthcare planning, reimbursement, management of services, statistical analysis, and research.

The trust is looking for a committed and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills.

The role will require you to work to strict deadlines, whilst still paying attention to detail and always maintaining a high level of accuracy.

This is a full-time position (37.5 hours) based at Barnet Hospital

This post attracts 17.5% RRP payment
Opportunity for remote working
We welcome staff who work from home/agile workers and your commutable distance can be further afield
Flexibility with working times
Supporting healthy work life balance

The Qualified Clinical Coding Officer is responsible for meeting essential trust requirements for statutory information and financial flows through abstracting and analysing complex and sensitive clinical information from a variety of source documentation and translating this into coded form in line with National Clinical Coding Standards using ICD10 and OPCS4 Classifications.

Clinical coding targets will be set in line with completeness, timeliness and accuracy of coding.

Other key responsibilities include assisting with clinical coding and workflow audits, representing the clinical coding department at multidisciplinary meetings and providing advice and guidance to more junior members of the coding department in coding rules; identifying any associated training needs.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts.

Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle.

From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Abstract and analyse complex and sensitive clinical information from a variety of source documentation, paper and electronic, and across a broad range of clinical specialties and translate this into a coded format in line with National Standards using ICD10 and OPCS4.

Support the Clinical Coding Manager in the evaluation of less experienced coding staff identifying any necessary training needs

Provide day-to day advice and guidance as well and mentoring of less experienced members of the coding team in coding rules, knowledge bases, office procedures and other related issues that result in high quality coding outcomes.

Represent the Clinical Coding Department at multidisciplinary team, specialty and clinical directorate meetings as a coding expert and communicate complex coding rules to medical, clinical and administrative staff in order to establish the accurate diagnostic and procedural codes for each specialty.

Feedback coding information to senior clinicians in order to influence the quality and completeness of discharge summaries and clinical notes.

Liaise with senior clinicians to deal with complicated enquiries regarding clinical coding. Escalate on-going coding challenges to the Clinical Coding Manager.

Assist the Clinical Coding Manager to continually improve the department's outputs by carrying out clinical coding audits, workflow audits and by identifying areas for learning and improvement.