Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Fixed Term Opportunity: Clinical Coding Admin Assistant Sheffield Children's is committed to delivering outstanding healthcare. Our services rely on accurate and efficient patient health data, which is managed by our dedicated clinical coding team. We are looking for two Clinical Coding Admin Assistants to support the team in capturing health data within our outpatient services. You will help identify gaps in data capture and improve the Trust's data quality and income generation. You will also gain exposure to different processes within the hospital, providing valuable experience in clinical coding, which can lead to a professional career pathway. While beneficial, prior experience in electronic health records or patient administration systems isn't required, as full training will be provided. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and can manage their workload while working to agreed timescales. If you're organised, detail-focused, and enjoy working as part of a busy team, please apply and join our team! Interview date: 26th February Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Clinical Coding Manager, your responsibilities will include: Use the Careflow PAS system to identify clinic activity for coding. Review outpatient clinic notes and assign appropriate clinical codes. Input codes accurately into the system. Escalate complex cases to senior team members when needed. Work with colleagues to gather missing information for coding. Communicate with clinicians to clarify coding queries. Handle coding-related enquiries from staff by phone. Help with internal and external audits by gathering data. Attend team meetings to help standardise coding practices. Identify areas for improvement in clinical documentation and processes. About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are: Brilliant Place to work Leaders in Children's Health We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise. As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home. Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts--helping you succeed at work and beyond. Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification. Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour. Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children's, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone's success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members. Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
5 GCSE's (or equivalent) to include English Language and Mathematics. Recognised qualification at NVQ 3 level, or equivalent experience. Successful completion of both basic and advanced Clinical Coding & Anatomy and Physiology training courses. Experience
Experience of working in a fast-paced, busy role. Experience of working with confidential, sensitive information. Experience of delivering a high standard of customer service. Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomical and physiological terms. High levels of attention to detail and ability to hold attention while looking at lots of different information. Ability to explain processes to people clearly, adapting communication style as necessary. Ability to explore and solve problems. Collaborative team member to work together to address missing information and queries. Computer literate with experience of working with various IT systems. Personal Attributes
Commitment to working to deadlines, completing work that is time-sensitive as a priority. Willingness to continuously learn about medical terminologies, procedures, and coding standards. 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. Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust Address
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
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Fixed Term Opportunity: Clinical Coding Admin Assistant Sheffield Children's is committed to delivering outstanding healthcare. Our services rely on accurate and efficient patient health data, which is managed by our dedicated clinical coding team. We are looking for two Clinical Coding Admin Assistants to support the team in capturing health data within our outpatient services. You will help identify gaps in data capture and improve the Trust's data quality and income generation. You will also gain exposure to different processes within the hospital, providing valuable experience in clinical coding, which can lead to a professional career pathway. While beneficial, prior experience in electronic health records or patient administration systems isn't required, as full training will be provided. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and can manage their workload while working to agreed timescales. If you're organised, detail-focused, and enjoy working as part of a busy team, please apply and join our team! Interview date: 26th February Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Clinical Coding Manager, your responsibilities will include: Use the Careflow PAS system to identify clinic activity for coding. Review outpatient clinic notes and assign appropriate clinical codes. Input codes accurately into the system. Escalate complex cases to senior team members when needed. Work with colleagues to gather missing information for coding. Communicate with clinicians to clarify coding queries. Handle coding-related enquiries from staff by phone. Help with internal and external audits by gathering data. Attend team meetings to help standardise coding practices. Identify areas for improvement in clinical documentation and processes. About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are: Brilliant Place to work Leaders in Children's Health We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise. As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home. Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts--helping you succeed at work and beyond. Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification. Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour. Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children's, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone's success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members. Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
5 GCSE's (or equivalent) to include English Language and Mathematics. Recognised qualification at NVQ 3 level, or equivalent experience. Successful completion of both basic and advanced Clinical Coding & Anatomy and Physiology training courses. Experience
Experience of working in a fast-paced, busy role. Experience of working with confidential, sensitive information. Experience of delivering a high standard of customer service. Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomical and physiological terms. High levels of attention to detail and ability to hold attention while looking at lots of different information. Ability to explain processes to people clearly, adapting communication style as necessary. Ability to explore and solve problems. Collaborative team member to work together to address missing information and queries. Computer literate with experience of working with various IT systems. Personal Attributes
Commitment to working to deadlines, completing work that is time-sensitive as a priority. Willingness to continuously learn about medical terminologies, procedures, and coding standards. 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. Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust Address
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
#J-18808-Ljbffr
