Trainee Clinical Coding Officer x 2 - Darlington, United Kingdom - County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Darlington, United Kingdom

6 days ago

Permanent

Description

Job summary

Do you fancy a career and not just a job? Are you aninquisitive person? Then a job in clinical coding at County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust maybejust for you. You will investigate and decipher from the electronic patient record diagnosis, comorbidities, procedure and interventions and translate these terms into codes to reflect the patientsInpatient/ daycase stay. The data we collate is then used to generate income and national statistics. Therole requires a lot of training, time and dedication however it is extremely rewarding and interestingas not a day is ever the same with new procedures and techniques used in the evolving healthcaresetting which you will research. You will start your career as a band 3 which will require you tocomplete/pass the clinical coding standards course, you will then learn a multitude of specialities overa 2 year period at this time if we feel you are ready you will sit an internal assessment/auditto move you to a band 4, Hybrid working opportunties will be considered at thispoint (band 4) you can then study and sit the NCC Qualifiaction to attain yourband 5 status. Refresher training is also required every 3 years.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have the responsibiltyfor the coding of a multitude of specialities by extracting information fromvarious clinical documents in the electronic patient record and translatinginto diagnostic (ICD-10) and procedure coding (OPCS Specialities includeSurgery, Breast Surgery, ENT, Opthalmology, Oral, Dermatology, Urology,Gynaecology and Medicine

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

Job description

Job responsibilities

Accuratlyassigning ICD-10 and OPCS codes to all Inpatient and Daycase activityusing the Trust`s electronic patient record. You will be expected to mentorless experienced staff, this may involve liasing with clinical and clericalstaff. You will also be expected to participate in audits

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working to targets and key performance indicators to meet deadlines

Experience of work requiring high degree of accuracy

Desirable

Experience of using either Paper and Electronic records to extract clinical information

Experience in using E-Record PAS System - Cerner Milennium , other IT systems

Experience of working in an acute hospital setting

Previous practical Coding experience (up to 2 years in a range of specialities)

Experience of the medical records process

Experience of working in the NHS

Special Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Effective organisation and time management skills

Ability to work to strict deadlines Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team

IT Skills including Microsoft office applications

Flexible approach to work

Basic knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy and physiology Basic knowledge of ICD-10 and OPCS Basic Knowledge of Health care resource groups (HRG`S)

Desirable

Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures

Knowledge of national coding rules and conventions

A working knowledge and understanding of local Clinical Coding policies and there application

Knowledge of encoding software products (Medicode)

Knowledge of NHS Data systems relating to Inpatients, Daycases, Outpatients

Knowledge of Department of Health initiatives

Understanding of Health and Safety requirements

Understanding of the NHS recent reforms - Caldecott guardians , Freedom of Information Act, Data Protection Act.

Special Requirements

Essential

Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post

Able to attend training at off site venue

Qualifications

Essential

5 GCSE`s at Grade C or above are required, Including English and Maths or equivalent qualification

NVQ Level 3 in administration or equivalent knowledge/experience Willingness to working towards sitting the National Clinical Coding Qualification

Desirable

Clinical Coding Standards Course Certification

Medical Terminology Certificare

Anatomy and Physiology Certification

Degree Level Education

Basic Computer Course eg ECDL

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