Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
National Clinical Coding Qualification - ACC 5 GCSE's A-C, including Maths, Science & English, or equivalent Desirable Criteria
AMSPAR Medical Terminology Qualification or equivalent A Level or equivalent in science Experience
Essential Criteria
Relevant coding experience Experience of working with Clinicians and Senior Managers Experience in coding a variety of specialties Ability to transfer coding K&S to other staff Working on own initiative & part of a team Desirable Criteria
Lorenzo Experience NHS Experience Skills
Essential Criteria
Methodical and accurate approach to work Good analytical skills - ability to analyse complex clinical records Effective organisational skills Excellent concentration skills, attention to detail and ability to work under pressure Ability to work with a wide range of health care professionals Understanding of Confidentiality Ability to provide coding advice and support to less experienced coders Strong interpersonal skills Knowledge
Essential Criteria
Extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology Excellent knowledge of national clinical coding standards and conventions, and their relationships with Healthcare Resource Groups (HRG) Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, covering a wide range of acute specialties Desirable Criteria
Knowledge of SNOMED CT New colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome here at Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. For our agenda for change staff, we offer a competitive benefits package with regular pay awards, annual leave of 27 days increasing to 33 days after 10 years and access to a competitive Pension Scheme to which both you and the Trust contribute. Alongside this, there are extensive training development opportunities with paid mandatory training, a protected training budget for staff and support for flexible working. We have an on-site Occupational Health Service to support you at work and have fast track access to physio, counselling and complimentary therapies. At Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, we welcome applications from all candidates. To avoid disappointment, candidates wishing to apply for a role at the Trust who do not hold UK or Republic of Ireland citizenship and who would require a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) from an employer, should carry out a self-assessment process to identify the likelihood of obtaining CoS by visiting
Work in the UK . Ordinarily, we accept online job applications only; however, as a part of reasonable adjustments, to meet different needs and requirements and ensure that applicants are able to give their best throughout the recruitment process, consideration will be given to a paper-based application, if requested. Please enquire with recruitment@tgh.nhs.uk or pick up an application template in person from our office. How do you hear back from us?
We communicate via our trac.system account (@recruit.trac.jobs), please ensure that you regularly check your emails including junk/spam inbox. The Trust is committed to making a difference to the environment. Our "Save Planet Tameside & Glossop" strategy means that we work towards protecting our natural environment and "green" workplace practices at all times. Application Information
The vacancy may close early if it attracts a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment. Documents to Download
Band 5 Senior Clinical Coder (DOCX, 61.4KB) Candidate Pack (PDF, 917.8KB) Hospital Floor Plan (PDF, 50.9KB) Positive About Disability (PDF, 191.5KB) Hospital Site Map (JPG, 160.9KB) Trust's Values and Behaviours (PDF, 495.1KB)
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The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
National Clinical Coding Qualification - ACC 5 GCSE's A-C, including Maths, Science & English, or equivalent Desirable Criteria
AMSPAR Medical Terminology Qualification or equivalent A Level or equivalent in science Experience
Essential Criteria
Relevant coding experience Experience of working with Clinicians and Senior Managers Experience in coding a variety of specialties Ability to transfer coding K&S to other staff Working on own initiative & part of a team Desirable Criteria
Lorenzo Experience NHS Experience Skills
Essential Criteria
Methodical and accurate approach to work Good analytical skills - ability to analyse complex clinical records Effective organisational skills Excellent concentration skills, attention to detail and ability to work under pressure Ability to work with a wide range of health care professionals Understanding of Confidentiality Ability to provide coding advice and support to less experienced coders Strong interpersonal skills Knowledge
Essential Criteria
Extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology Excellent knowledge of national clinical coding standards and conventions, and their relationships with Healthcare Resource Groups (HRG) Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, covering a wide range of acute specialties Desirable Criteria
Knowledge of SNOMED CT New colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome here at Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. For our agenda for change staff, we offer a competitive benefits package with regular pay awards, annual leave of 27 days increasing to 33 days after 10 years and access to a competitive Pension Scheme to which both you and the Trust contribute. Alongside this, there are extensive training development opportunities with paid mandatory training, a protected training budget for staff and support for flexible working. We have an on-site Occupational Health Service to support you at work and have fast track access to physio, counselling and complimentary therapies. At Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, we welcome applications from all candidates. To avoid disappointment, candidates wishing to apply for a role at the Trust who do not hold UK or Republic of Ireland citizenship and who would require a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) from an employer, should carry out a self-assessment process to identify the likelihood of obtaining CoS by visiting
Work in the UK . Ordinarily, we accept online job applications only; however, as a part of reasonable adjustments, to meet different needs and requirements and ensure that applicants are able to give their best throughout the recruitment process, consideration will be given to a paper-based application, if requested. Please enquire with recruitment@tgh.nhs.uk or pick up an application template in person from our office. How do you hear back from us?
We communicate via our trac.system account (@recruit.trac.jobs), please ensure that you regularly check your emails including junk/spam inbox. The Trust is committed to making a difference to the environment. Our "Save Planet Tameside & Glossop" strategy means that we work towards protecting our natural environment and "green" workplace practices at all times. Application Information
The vacancy may close early if it attracts a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment. Documents to Download
Band 5 Senior Clinical Coder (DOCX, 61.4KB) Candidate Pack (PDF, 917.8KB) Hospital Floor Plan (PDF, 50.9KB) Positive About Disability (PDF, 191.5KB) Hospital Site Map (JPG, 160.9KB) Trust's Values and Behaviours (PDF, 495.1KB)
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