Job summary
Are you a Clinical Coder looking for a change, with experience of coding multiple specialities in an acute hospital setting? Mid Cheshire Hospital have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Coder to join our expanding team.
Post holder will be responsible for abstracting complex clinical data from a patients health record and translating into classification codes ensuring that the quality and depth of coding adheres to the national clinical coding standards set out by NHS England. Successful candidates will be supported in sitting the National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) with the opportunity to further progression within the department.
The Clinical Coding Services Department is dedicated to personal staff development as well as evolving the clinical coding services.
Candidates must have sat an NHS Clinical Coding Standards course for this post, however those without experience may be considered for a Band 3 Trainee position.
Main duties of the job
The post holder's key responsibility is to abstract complex clinical information from the patient's health record on discharge and translate the medical terminology into alpha-numerical codes using the International Classification of Diseases (ICD 10) for diagnoses, and the OPCS Classification of interventions and procedures in compliance with national clinical coding standards and guidelines. All Clinical Coders must apply coding within the set deadlines to derive complete and accurate clinical coding to support 'Payment by Results', with the assistance from ACC Clinical Coders and Team Leaders, in line with departments procedure document. The post holder will need to have the ability to identify, monitor and report data quality issues on the PCS system and in the source documents. Take responsibility for completing own workload within the agreed Trust daily coding targets in order to achieve the required monthly coding deadlines. Be responsible for updating personal coding classifications following changes to standards, published by NHS England Terminology Classification Service. Support and guide less experienced clinical coders.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care, child health, maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.
We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Job responsibilities
The Main Responsibilities can be found in the full Job Description along with the person Specification for this Job Role.
Essential for the Role Completed a NHS Clinical Coding Standards Course Have experience of coding at least 6 Specialities in an acute Trust Working to strict deadlines and manage own workload.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential NHS England Clinical Coding Standards Course 5 GCSE (or Equivalent) including English, Maths, Biology NHS England Medical Terminology Course NHS England Anatomy & Physiology Course Desirable A degree or A Levels in Biology/Human Biology Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC)/ Working towards Knowledge
Essential In Depth Knowledge of ICD10 and OPCS 4 Classifications In depth Knowledge of Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology Desirable Knowledge of Payment by results Knowledge of SNOMED CT Understanding of Information Governance and Clinical Governance Skills
Essential Excellent Analytical and critical thinking skills Proven keyboard skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel Desirable Ability to receive feedback and act on feedback in order to improve performance and knowledge. Experience
Essential Working knowledge/background in an acute hospital Coding experience in a minimum of 6 specialities. Judgement skills to translate complex Clinical diagnoses and procedures into accurate codes
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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Are you a Clinical Coder looking for a change, with experience of coding multiple specialities in an acute hospital setting? Mid Cheshire Hospital have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Coder to join our expanding team.
Post holder will be responsible for abstracting complex clinical data from a patients health record and translating into classification codes ensuring that the quality and depth of coding adheres to the national clinical coding standards set out by NHS England. Successful candidates will be supported in sitting the National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) with the opportunity to further progression within the department.
The Clinical Coding Services Department is dedicated to personal staff development as well as evolving the clinical coding services.
Candidates must have sat an NHS Clinical Coding Standards course for this post, however those without experience may be considered for a Band 3 Trainee position.
Main duties of the job
The post holder's key responsibility is to abstract complex clinical information from the patient's health record on discharge and translate the medical terminology into alpha-numerical codes using the International Classification of Diseases (ICD 10) for diagnoses, and the OPCS Classification of interventions and procedures in compliance with national clinical coding standards and guidelines. All Clinical Coders must apply coding within the set deadlines to derive complete and accurate clinical coding to support 'Payment by Results', with the assistance from ACC Clinical Coders and Team Leaders, in line with departments procedure document. The post holder will need to have the ability to identify, monitor and report data quality issues on the PCS system and in the source documents. Take responsibility for completing own workload within the agreed Trust daily coding targets in order to achieve the required monthly coding deadlines. Be responsible for updating personal coding classifications following changes to standards, published by NHS England Terminology Classification Service. Support and guide less experienced clinical coders.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care, child health, maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.
We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Job responsibilities
The Main Responsibilities can be found in the full Job Description along with the person Specification for this Job Role.
Essential for the Role Completed a NHS Clinical Coding Standards Course Have experience of coding at least 6 Specialities in an acute Trust Working to strict deadlines and manage own workload.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential NHS England Clinical Coding Standards Course 5 GCSE (or Equivalent) including English, Maths, Biology NHS England Medical Terminology Course NHS England Anatomy & Physiology Course Desirable A degree or A Levels in Biology/Human Biology Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC)/ Working towards Knowledge
Essential In Depth Knowledge of ICD10 and OPCS 4 Classifications In depth Knowledge of Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology Desirable Knowledge of Payment by results Knowledge of SNOMED CT Understanding of Information Governance and Clinical Governance Skills
Essential Excellent Analytical and critical thinking skills Proven keyboard skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel Desirable Ability to receive feedback and act on feedback in order to improve performance and knowledge. Experience
Essential Working knowledge/background in an acute hospital Coding experience in a minimum of 6 specialities. Judgement skills to translate complex Clinical diagnoses and procedures into accurate codes
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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
