Please note, this role is subject to entry coding exam (experienced candidates). You will be asked to do an anatomy assessment after interview.
Key responsibilities include:
- Code all primary and secondary diagnoses, procedures on all NHS operation episodes of care to the units and input these codes using the systems available whilst ensuring that the clinical coding workload is kept to a maintainable level using the four-step coding process with ICD-10 & OPCS codes.
- Play an active part within the hospital teams influencing and persuading operational practices to achieve the overall aim of improving quality of clinical information.
- Work within and maintain up to date knowledge of all coding standards published by NHS Digital TCDS. (Classifications Service)
- To keep up to date with the latest developments in coding by attending regular specialist workshops and refresher courses, and through training and experience, have an extensive working knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
- Take responsibility for completing own workload within the agreed Ramsay site coding targets in order to achieve the required monthly coding deadlines.
- To provide specialist coding advice to clinicians and information staff on request.
- To manage and maintain the effectiveness of, and to identify possible improvements in, the Clinical Coding procedures and protocols within Ramsay Healthcare.
- Ensure all activity is invoiced according to targets and contractual requirements.
- Completing electronic and/or manual data entry in an accurate and timely manner to agreed standards.
- Have a good knowledge of medical terminology
- Have previous experience in Clinical Coding within a healthcare environment (advantage, but not essential)
- Confident in the use of various software packages including word and excel
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organisation and customer care skills
- Be able to work to specific deadlines within a very busy team.
- Ideally having already attended the National Clinical Coding Standards Foundation Course and met the required National Standards level
- Previous experience with Maxims and SAP I-SH desired
- The ability to support patients with their enquiries
- Role subject to entry coding exam
- 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
- Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
- Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
- Flexible shift patterns available where possible
- Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies (launched 2023)
- Private Healthcare for you and dependents includes online GP
- Life Assurance (Death in Service)
- Free Training and Development via the Academy
- Free Parking on site for workers (where possible)
- Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)
- Over 8,000 discounts and special offers via benefits portal
- Book discounted cinema tickets on the dedicated cinema portal
- The Blue Light Card Scheme
About Us
Oaks Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading providers of NHS and private patient services in England. Oaks Hospital is a 58-bed facility including 18 ambulatory bays, 4 laminar flow Theatres and an Endoscopy Theatre.
Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.
It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.