To participate with all team members in meeting strict local, and national and contractual deadlines for assignment of clinical codes using classifications ICD-10 and OPCS4, to ensure accurate and timely reimbursement for each patient treated within the trust.

the recruitment process will be in 2 days - 13/08 Assessment via Teams - 2 hours, Theory and Practical and 14/08 Face to face interviews at Hammersmith Coding office.

Main duties of the job

To enhance the accuracy and completeness of the clinical coding work stream through improved sources of information, engaging clinicians, and the Divisions and relevant departments in particular where it impacts on high cost and complex specialised areas where additional expertise is required.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Academic achievements to a degree level or the equivalent in work experience
• ACC (Accredited clinical coding qualification)
• High degree of knowledge in Anatomy & Physiology

Desirable

• Auditor/Trainer qualifications in Clinical Coding

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a wide range of specialties & their complexities
• Not less than 3 years generalised clinical coding experience
• Be able to meet the prerequisites of sitting either audit workshop or Train the Trainer Courses
• Experience in Clinical coding terminologies and software encoding experience

Desirable

• Project management experience/report writing

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

• Excellent problem solving ability
• Strong administration skills
• IT literate - proficiency in all MS applications
• Excellent analytical and judgement skills - demonstrate high levels of ability and initiative in assessing complex coding issues and to make recommendations

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Motivator
• Able to influence
• Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trustwide

London

W2 1NY

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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