Previous Applicants Need Not Apply We are looking to recruit X2 Clinical Coders to join our #SmallButMighty Coding Team @TRFTCoding Band 5 ACC or Band 4 experienced NHS Coders. What Do We Have to Offer Additional 15% R& R premium applicable to both pay bands (Reviewed Annually) Hybrid and flexible working patterns. Positive Team Environment Ongoing training and development On Site Parking The right candidate should be motivated and enthusiastic, have strong interpersonal skills, an extensive knowledge of clinical coding standards, rules and conventions, as well as an in-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology and medical terminology, with NHS cross specialty clinical coding knowledge and skills. You will play a key role in the continual coding improvement across the department and the Trust. You will be responsible for mentoring less experienced staff, engaging with clinicians alongside having a realistic coding workload whilst maintaining high coding standards. The ability to manage your own workload and work as part of the wider team are essential to the role with the expectations of working to departmental and national deadlines. If you currently dont have your ACC status but have demonstrable NHS cross-specialty Coding experience we would be happy to work with you, and our qualified Trainer will support you to work towards attaining your NCCQ.

Main duties of the job

Responsibility for providing an accurate, timely and consistent clinical coding service to support the business needs of the Trust in line with departmental and national deadlines. Analyse, interpret and abstract relevant information (including complex conditions and treatments) from the patients' medical record using ICD10 and OPCS Classifications adhering to national and local standards. To provide accurate information to support Healthcare Resource Groups in facilitating the Payment by Results process within the NHS. Mentor less experienced and trainee clinical coders. Responsibility for engaging with external stakeholders including clinical and administrative staff to resolve queries and ensure high accuracy of clinical coding. Maintain accuracy while working under pressure and to deadlines.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Accredited Clinical Coding Qualification
• Completed relevant national standards and specialty training
• Ongoing learning and development aspirations

Desirable

• Qualifications or training in Biology/Human Biology or Basic Physiology and Anatomy

Experience

Essential

• Experience of contributing in meetings
• Cross specialties Clinical Coding experience

knowledge

Essential

• Ability to code complex cases to a high level of quality
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of Healthcare Resource Groups (HRGs)
• Mentoring of junior Coders
• Customer focused outlook
• Knowledge in using Electronic Coding Software, e.g. 3M
• Clinical coding policies and procedures

Desirable

• Competent in the use of Word, Excel Level 1 and Outlook email system
• Knowledge of Electronic Patient Records Systems, e.g. MEDITECH
• Hospital Intranet
• Other hospital databases e.g. Datix

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

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