Clinical Coder - Plymouth, United Kingdom - NHS Professionals

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Plymouth, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Tom O´Connor

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We are looking for an AAC qualified Clinical Coder to support with a placement through NHS Professionals. This will be based on site at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth. Experience is essential for this placement.


PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

  • To be fully conversant with the relevant publications of International Classification of Diseases (ICD 10) and Classification of Surgical Operations and Procedures (OPCS4).
  • To critically examine the clinical information required assigning the national codes in accordance with the national guidelines.
  • To extract diagnoses and operations from summary sheets and health records for all inpatient and day case episodes, showing a high level of expertise across all specialties.
  • To classify diagnoses and operations and to accurately input onto the iPM system, every code relevant to the care episode that affects the care and influences the health status of the patient.
  • To prioritise and code any outstanding uncoded episodes as identified by computer printouts, so that work targets, laid down by the Clinical Coding Service Manager are met.
  • To act as a mentor giving support and advice to other more junior coding staff.
  • To act as a specialty lead for at least one specialty, attending audit meetings as required and advising on review / audit issues to that directorate/specialty.
  • To ensure adherence to local procedures for clinical coding relating to individual specialties/consultants.
  • To liaise with consultants, junior medical staff, business managers, information analysts, finance staff, clinical effectiveness and audit staff and medical secretaries to address any queries arising during the abstraction process.
  • Assist the Clinical Coding Service Manager, and the Deputy Head of Performance, in providing support through the accuracy, timeliness and quality of coded data enabling the calculation of a set of high-level indicators (_clinical indicators_) that provide an over view of Hospital performance.
  • To undergo intensive training covering all specialties of coding in order to be able to change and adapt to new coding procedures as required.
  • To keep abreast of current national developments pertaining to clinical coding with colleagues throughout the region and inform Trust personnel as necessary.
  • To participate in clinical coding projects where necessary.

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

  • Deputy Head of Performance
  • Clinical Coding Service Manager
  • Clinical Coding Auditor/Trainer
  • Clinical Coding staff
  • Clinicians
  • Junior Medical Staff
  • Care Group staff
  • Ward staff
  • Central Records Library staff

OTHER
To undertake any other duties as required by the Clinical Coding Service Manager

Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job


Ensure that expertise within your area is seen as a resource within and outside the Trust and form working partnerships with other health service providers.

Adhere to policy and recommendations relating to data security and confidentiality.

To be familiar with and adhere to the Health and Safety Policy and other Trust policies and procedures.


Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary contract

Contract length: 3-6 months


Salary:
£13.84-£22.14 per hour


Benefits:


  • Company pension

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

  • ACC Qualification (required)

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Plymouth
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