Job summary
REMOTE ACC LEAD CLINICAL CODER POSITION ATTRACTING A 15% RETENTION AND RECRUITMENT PREMIUM
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Clinical Coding Department as an ACC qualified Clinical Coder at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP).
Having relevant demonstrable experience and an ACC qualification, you will provide highly accurate clinical coding, have good organisational skills, an eye for detail and accuracy, and the ability to work as part of a successful and innovative team.
Core duties are the provision of an efficient and high-quality clinical coding service, as well as meeting Trust deadlines associated with clinical coding.
We require a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to join our extremely busy team. If you are looking to develop your skills in the coding environment and feel that you can make a positive contribution to our service, we would like to hear from you.
We are offering fully remote and on-site working opportunities. UHP are currently working towards implementing an EPR system.
Medical coders and applicants without the NCCQ need not apply.
Main duties of the job
To provide comprehensive, high quality, efficient clinical coding of inpatients and day cases using ICD 10 and OPCS4 classifications to facilitate Payment by Results, statistical and performance analysis, and clinical care/audit. The UHP Clinical Coding Department codes approximately 143,000 inpatient and day case episodes per year. Duties may also include some engagement in validation meetings with clinicians, education of junior clinicians in the importance of co-morbidity recording, building working relationships with service teams, and acting as a point of contact for coding issues. About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work-life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full-time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. Date posted: 31 January 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 5 Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per Annum Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working Reference number: 216-CB-A6925150 Job responsibilities
To provide comprehensive, high quality, efficient clinical coding of inpatients and day cases using ICD 10 and OPCS4 classifications to facilitate Payment by Results, statistical and performance analysis, and clinical care/audit. The UHP Clinical Coding Department codes approximately 143,000 inpatient and day case episodes per year. Duties may also include some engagement in validation meetings with clinicians, education of junior clinicians in the importance of co-morbidity recording, building working relationships with service teams, and acting as a point of contact for coding issues. Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential: Demonstrable experience as a Clinical Coder Demonstrable expertise in clinical coding using ICD10 and OPCS4 Proven knowledge of anatomy and physiology Proven knowledge and demonstrable experience in the use of medical terminology Good keyboard skills Good proven knowledge of Microsoft Office software Desirable: Proven evidence of working with clinical data Proven knowledge of national coding developments Proven knowledge of patient management systems in relation to clinical coding Qualifications
Essential: Accredited Clinical Coder (IHRIM) Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent in Maths and English Desirable: Educated to GCSE standard in a science subject Aptitude & Abilities
Essential: Accuracy and attention to detail is essential Effective communication and inter-personal skills Used to changing priorities and tight deadlines Ability to work well within a busy environment Ability to prioritise own workloads Ability to maintain confidentiality to the highest degree Team Worker Disposition / Attitude / Motivation
Essential: Analytical Self-motivated Customer orientated Quality Control Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Employer details
Employer name:
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Address: Derriford Hospital Derriford Road Plymouth PL6 8DH Employer's website:
https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/
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To provide comprehensive, high quality, efficient clinical coding of inpatients and day cases using ICD 10 and OPCS4 classifications to facilitate Payment by Results, statistical and performance analysis, and clinical care/audit. The UHP Clinical Coding Department codes approximately 143,000 inpatient and day case episodes per year. Duties may also include some engagement in validation meetings with clinicians, education of junior clinicians in the importance of co-morbidity recording, building working relationships with service teams, and acting as a point of contact for coding issues. About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work-life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full-time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. Date posted: 31 January 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 5 Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per Annum Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working Reference number: 216-CB-A6925150 Job responsibilities
To provide comprehensive, high quality, efficient clinical coding of inpatients and day cases using ICD 10 and OPCS4 classifications to facilitate Payment by Results, statistical and performance analysis, and clinical care/audit. The UHP Clinical Coding Department codes approximately 143,000 inpatient and day case episodes per year. Duties may also include some engagement in validation meetings with clinicians, education of junior clinicians in the importance of co-morbidity recording, building working relationships with service teams, and acting as a point of contact for coding issues. Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential: Demonstrable experience as a Clinical Coder Demonstrable expertise in clinical coding using ICD10 and OPCS4 Proven knowledge of anatomy and physiology Proven knowledge and demonstrable experience in the use of medical terminology Good keyboard skills Good proven knowledge of Microsoft Office software Desirable: Proven evidence of working with clinical data Proven knowledge of national coding developments Proven knowledge of patient management systems in relation to clinical coding Qualifications
Essential: Accredited Clinical Coder (IHRIM) Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent in Maths and English Desirable: Educated to GCSE standard in a science subject Aptitude & Abilities
Essential: Accuracy and attention to detail is essential Effective communication and inter-personal skills Used to changing priorities and tight deadlines Ability to work well within a busy environment Ability to prioritise own workloads Ability to maintain confidentiality to the highest degree Team Worker Disposition / Attitude / Motivation
Essential: Analytical Self-motivated Customer orientated Quality Control Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Employer details
Employer name:
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Address: Derriford Hospital Derriford Road Plymouth PL6 8DH Employer's website:
https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/
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