We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a passion for Clinical Coding to join our team.

As an Accredited Clinical Coder you will have experience of coding a variety of specialties that occur within an acute NHS organisation. You will have a flexible and adaptable approach to work and strive to create accurate clinically coded data, embracing the national clinical coding standards, rules and conventions, to ensure the Trust data is sufficiently robust.

ACC Qualified Clinical Coders living within the geographical location of the Trust can chose to work on site full time or have the option to adopt a hybrid working approach, working part on site and part remotely.

Main duties of the job

• Analyse and interpret clinical information
• To create accurate clinically coded data in accordance with nationally mandated clinical coding standards
• Translate clinical documentation into an alphanumeric coded format
• To be proficient in navigation of ICD 10 and OPCS classifications
• To work independently, without direct supervision, prioritising the workload accordingly and in accordance with specific department directives
• To attend training and specialty workshops as requested by management to maintain and enhance knowledge and skills.
• To support the department in its commitment to service delivery
• To abide by the Trust mission and values to support the department in its commitment to service delivery.

Please review the job description in its entirety for full but not exhaustive details of the job role.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

We care about our patients and our people. We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. With our emphasis on staff training and development, a staff support scheme that's second to none, and a healthy package of benefits, it's easy to put down roots in East Kent Hospitals.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the job description in its entirety for the main responsibilities associated with the job role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE/O level including Maths and English
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology

Desirable

• Accredited Clinical Coder status
• Attendance at Speciality Clinical Coding workshops
• Educated to degree level or equivalent

Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload to achieve departmental deadlines
• Receive audit feedback acting upon findings and recommendations accordingly

Desirable

• Current and continuous clinical coding experience of at least 3 years within an Acute NHS establishment
• Knowledge and experience of interpreting and applying the nationally mandated standards, rules and conventions

Personal attributes

Essential

• Flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision and as part of a team
• To offer support and guidance to less experienced staff

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust wide

Ethelbert Road

Canterbury

CT1 3NG

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