The post holder will be responsible for coding some of the more complex areas within the Trust.

The post holder will act as a 'mentor' and first port of call for any coding queries.

The post holder will assist with internal validations and may be required to action any error reports.

The post holder will liaise closely with the Trainers/Auditors to deal with coding issues raised by the coding team.

To support the Trainee Clinical Coding officers in attaining their Clinical Coding Qualification as required.

The department offers a flexible approach to working patterns to promote a healthy work/life balance.

The Clinical Coding Department is based over three sites Aintree, Broadgreen and the Royal site. On occasions you may be required to travel across sites.

Main duties of the job

To abstract, analyse, translate and data entry complex medical patient care records into diagnostic and procedural coding in an accurate and timely manner adhering to the Trusts deadlines.

To support coders to ensure all coding to be completed by agreed timescales following discharge, to support payment by results with the assistance of the manager when necessary, and in line with department procedure.

To support in the identification of problems and produce new reports to improve and monitor information Quality/Coding issues, identifying underlying causes and working towards solutions.

To actively promote the profile of Clinical Coding within the Trust by participating in workshops and other training sessions and to produce the associated support documentation.

The post holder should be able to demonstrate a high level of communication skills, excellent organisational and time management skills and the ability to work accurately under pressure to meet deadlines

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Reliable, accurate and up-to-date coding of information is needed to support the running of the Trust, and Payment by Results, and to meet the needs of Commissioners and the Department of Health.

This is achieved by the accurate translation of diagnostic and procedure information contained within patient notes into predefined codes and entered on to the patient administration system.

A significant part of this role will be to ensure the quality and coverage of coding is constantly monitored and improved, to provide complete, timely, quality data.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
• ECDL. CLAIT
• National Clinical Coding Qualification (ACC)
• Ability to demonstrate DSPT 'standards met' level in any audit / validation.

Desirable

• Report Writing workshop
• Relevant Diploma, other higher degree or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience coding all complex medical and surgical specialities
• NHS experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to interpret information and to present information to diverse groups Trust wide

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills
• Negotiation, motivation and influencing skills
• Experience of supporting staff
• Use of patient administration system
• Able to use own initiative with support from line manager
• Able to work with a range of professionals
• Flexible approach to work
• Able to display attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, verbal & written
• Good communication skills in all media, face to face, telephone & written
• Good organisational skills
• Confidentiality awareness

Other

Essential

• Excellent reliability
• Excellent attendance
• Willingness to assist colleagues
• Present a professional image at all times

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool University Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

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