Employer: Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Town: Doncaster
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 Pro Rata Per Annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 12/02/2025 23:59
Advanced Clinical Coder
Band 5
Job Overview
Applications from non-ACC Trained Clinical Coding Officers will be considered. Flexible working: On Site and Hybrid remote working. Here at Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospital Trust, an excellent opportunity has arisen to appoint a Part-time 30 hours per week Advanced Clinical Coder. We pride ourselves in our flexible working policy and flexible working patterns. The successful candidate will provide a vital coding role within an excellent and supportive coding team. The Trust has a reputation for consistently achieving targets and for high quality clinically coded data. The candidate will require the Accredited (ACC) Clinical Coding qualification and one year’s experience post ACC or equivalent experience in a wide range of specialties. Main Duties of the Job
Clinically coded data is fundamental in helping the Trust deliver against its overall goal of becoming the ‘safest Trust in England, outstanding in all that we do’. The income of the Trust is reliant on accurate and timely coded data. This information is also used for resource management, clinical research, clinical audit, and healthcare contracting, and service provision both locally and nationally. The post holder will be responsible for: Abstracting and analysing complex patient clinical information and translating it into a standardised coded format applying National Clinical Coding Rules and Conventions. Mentoring and supporting non-qualified clinical coding staff, dealing with complex coding queries escalated through the Clinical Coding Team. Reviewing and auditing of coding that has already been coded. Improving the accuracy and depth of clinical coded data through engagement with Clinicians and Directorate Managers. Contributing to timely completion of coded activity to ensure that Trust Income is secured and data is complete for national submission. Working for Our Organisation
DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. We offer a range of benefits to support our people including: Extensive range of learning opportunities NHS Pension Scheme Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions Comprehensive health and wellbeing support NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemes Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers. Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully. Please note, if your application is successful, you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential. Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Accredited Clinical Coding Qualification Completion of National Clinical Coding Foundation Course Completion of National Clinical Coding Refresher Course Experience of Problem-solving ability Knowledge and Experience
Demonstrable experience in a qualified Clinical Coder position in a complex coding environment in a healthcare setting. A minimum of one year’s clinical coding experience post attainment of National Clinical Coding Examination In depth experience in the use of Clinical Coding Classifications; ICD-10 5th Edition and OPCS 4.10 Ability to code complex cases to a high level of quality Ability to interpret and utilise Clinical Coding Standards Ability to interpret and utilise Local Coding Policies Significant experience in cross specialty clinical coding experience In depth knowledge of medical terminology In depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology Mentoring of Trainee clinical coders Use of encoding software Use of other hospital information system or EPR Professional supervision and training of Trainees Personal Attributes & Skills
Ability to engage effectively with staff at all levels across the health and social care community and other partners. Emotional maturity and skills to manage stress.
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Band 5
Job Overview
Applications from non-ACC Trained Clinical Coding Officers will be considered. Flexible working: On Site and Hybrid remote working. Here at Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospital Trust, an excellent opportunity has arisen to appoint a Part-time 30 hours per week Advanced Clinical Coder. We pride ourselves in our flexible working policy and flexible working patterns. The successful candidate will provide a vital coding role within an excellent and supportive coding team. The Trust has a reputation for consistently achieving targets and for high quality clinically coded data. The candidate will require the Accredited (ACC) Clinical Coding qualification and one year’s experience post ACC or equivalent experience in a wide range of specialties. Main Duties of the Job
Clinically coded data is fundamental in helping the Trust deliver against its overall goal of becoming the ‘safest Trust in England, outstanding in all that we do’. The income of the Trust is reliant on accurate and timely coded data. This information is also used for resource management, clinical research, clinical audit, and healthcare contracting, and service provision both locally and nationally. The post holder will be responsible for: Abstracting and analysing complex patient clinical information and translating it into a standardised coded format applying National Clinical Coding Rules and Conventions. Mentoring and supporting non-qualified clinical coding staff, dealing with complex coding queries escalated through the Clinical Coding Team. Reviewing and auditing of coding that has already been coded. Improving the accuracy and depth of clinical coded data through engagement with Clinicians and Directorate Managers. Contributing to timely completion of coded activity to ensure that Trust Income is secured and data is complete for national submission. Working for Our Organisation
DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. We offer a range of benefits to support our people including: Extensive range of learning opportunities NHS Pension Scheme Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions Comprehensive health and wellbeing support NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemes Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers. Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully. Please note, if your application is successful, you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential. Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Accredited Clinical Coding Qualification Completion of National Clinical Coding Foundation Course Completion of National Clinical Coding Refresher Course Experience of Problem-solving ability Knowledge and Experience
Demonstrable experience in a qualified Clinical Coder position in a complex coding environment in a healthcare setting. A minimum of one year’s clinical coding experience post attainment of National Clinical Coding Examination In depth experience in the use of Clinical Coding Classifications; ICD-10 5th Edition and OPCS 4.10 Ability to code complex cases to a high level of quality Ability to interpret and utilise Clinical Coding Standards Ability to interpret and utilise Local Coding Policies Significant experience in cross specialty clinical coding experience In depth knowledge of medical terminology In depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology Mentoring of Trainee clinical coders Use of encoding software Use of other hospital information system or EPR Professional supervision and training of Trainees Personal Attributes & Skills
Ability to engage effectively with staff at all levels across the health and social care community and other partners. Emotional maturity and skills to manage stress.
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