We are looking for a candidate who is keen to start or to continue their career in NHS as a Clinical coder.

We are looking for 2 WTE that will either be starting their clinical coding career as a band 4 or an established Clinical Coder entering at Band 5.

The Band 4 will be subjected to the clinical coding standard course (CCSC) as a gate way to a clinical coder position Band 5 position. E-learning theory and background will also be required as a basic introduction to a 4 step coding process, with basic anatomy and physiology

Band 5 To apply you must have experience in coding using ICD10 and OPCS classifications as well as having an excellent knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology. The post holder requires a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual, committed to data quality, with excellent communication and organisation skills and the ability to work as part of a team to deliver timely and accurate coded data to meet Trust deadlines.

Join our highly motivated, enthusiastic, and inclusive team and have the privilege of working for The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, the largest single site cancer centre in Europe. We hold the patients at the heart of everything we do, striving to transform cancer treatments and improve outcomes for our patients, at the same time offering a range of training both internally and externally, along with mentoring programmes and study support.

Main duties of the job

To abstract and code in an accurate, complete, and timely manner. To code all relevant clinical data relating to patient hospital activity within the trust in accordance with the prevailing guidelines and business and clinical targets. To promote and adhere to best practice.

• To abstract and analyse complex clinical information from patient records and other trust systems and translate this into coded format in line with National Standards, ensuring that diagnosis, operations and procedures are coded accurately, completely and on a timely basis on the Trust's patient administration system (currently Care-Flow) via 3M coding system.

• To have a high level of knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.

• To apply all up-to-date national and international classification rules and conventions when coding using the international statistical classification of disease and related health problems (currently ICD-10) and the office of population and consensus and surveys tabular list of classification of surgical operations and procedures (currently OPCS4)

About us

The successful candidate will be joining an outstanding coding team with staff survey scores among the highest in the country. As a team we work closely together, supporting one another whilst striving for continuous improvements across the finance department and the wider Trust. We have embedded a culture of strong teamwork, and ensure we get quality time together to build and enhance inter-team relationships.

The Finance Directorate actively promotes training and development within the team, we have developed a comprehensive finance education strategy and hold Level 2 accreditation in Towards Excellence and Future Focused Finance. We are an active member of the FSD (Finance Skills Development) Network, Future Focused Finance, and Towards Excellence scheme.

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To abstract and analyse complex clinical information from patient records and other trust systems and translate this into coded format in line with National Standards, ensuring that diagnosis, operations and procedures are coded accurately, completely and on a timely basis on the Trusts patient administration system (currently Care-Flow) via 3M coding system.

• To have a high level of knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.

• To apply all up-to-date national and international classification rules and conventions when coding using the international statistical classification of disease and related health problems (currently ICD-10) and the office of population and consensus and surveys tabular list of classification of surgical operations and procedures (currently OPCS4)

• To ensure that all patient episodes are coded and complete to meet agreed monthly deadlines.

• To liaise with all relevant staff to ensure prompt access to any documentation needed from the Clinical web Portal (CWP- Christie electronic patient record) to ensure completeness of data

• High-level knowledge of coding requirements for all specialties will be required, but each coder will develop specialism in a designated specialty and will be the promoter of best practice and mandatory coding guidelines for that specialty. This includes keeping up to date with all practice coding guidance and changes in internal practice and services which may impact on coding requirements for that specialty.

• Communicate training information and coding updates to other coding staff relevant to your designated specialty.

• Liaise with clinicians to ensure that patient documentation is complete and accurate to facilitate compliance with national standards and respond to clinicians queries with regards to coding and documentation requirements. Act as a lead coding contact for your designated specialty

• A strong commitment to continued professional development including attending in-house and external training to ensure that coding knowledge is current and reflects mandatory requirement and best practice. Implement new guidance and policies.

• Read appropriate clinical bulletins and other publications.

• Adhere to relevant local policies and procedures.

• Work with the clinical coding manager to ensure local policies and procedures are kept up to date.

• Act as a mentor and assist in the education of less experienced coders, or to all coders relating to your specialism.

• Use of own knowledge and judgment to translate complex cases with referral to the specialism coder or clinical coding manager where required.

• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the post designated by the clinical coding manager.

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive but reflects the main responsibilities of the post holder. Other duties may be required from time to time, which are commensurate with the grade of the post. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Clinical coding foundation course qualification
• Good level of education

Desirable

• GCSE or equivalent English and Math's
• Working towards national clinical coding qualified (NCCQ)
• Working towards or hold the AMSPAR medical terminology qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in clinical coding/abstraction
• Experience of working in a clinical/medical environment
• Experience of patient administration systems (PAS)

Skills

Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Accuracy and attention to details
• Standard keyboard skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of anatomy physiology and medical terminology
• Knowledge of computerised systems

Desirable

• Knowledge of Care-Flow

Other

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines routinely
• Enthusiastic and self- motivated
• Ability to apply own knowledge and judgment
• Ability to work flexibly and as part of a team

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Contracted Information - E00419

Manchester

M20 4BX

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