Specialist Clinical Coder

Specialist Clinical Coder

Job Type: Temporary

Sector: Healthcare

Duration: This is the temporary role expected to be for up to 3 months

Working Days and Hours: Full-Time 9am - 5pm / or Part-Time hour’s negotiable

Location: Romford, Essex

Hybrid Working: This may be considered, however, this is negotiable and to be discussed at interview..

Band: 8A - 8D (depending on skills and experience)

Pay Rates

Band 8A

£25.50 - £28.50 paye per hour

£29 - £32 paye inclusive of holiday pay per hour

£33 - £36 umbrella per hour

All the rates are depending on skill and experience.

Band 8B

£30 - £34 paye per hour

£33 - £38 paye inclusive of holiday pay per hour

£38 - £43 umbrella per hour

All the rates are depending on skill and experience.

Band 8C

£35 - £40 paye per hour

£39 - £44 paye inclusive of holiday pay per hour

£44 - £51 umbrella per hour

All the rates are depending on skill and experience.

Band 8D

£41-£47 paye per hour

£46.00 - £53.00 paye inclusive of holiday pay per hour

£52.50-£60.00 umbrella per hour

All the rates are depending on skill and experience.

Job Summary

• You will be responsible for ensuring that national coding rules and conventions are followed, and standards adhered to and will be required to contribute towards service case load.
• You will have the ability to code across all specialties, with a focus on complex and deceased cases, by analysing and coding clinical notes using ICD10 and OPCS classification, within set standards and targets.
• You will also ensure that the high standard of clinical coding is maintained and developed.
• The requirement is to take over the current in-depth coding and validations with the clinicians at the trust and develop it further; ensuring the high standard of clinical coding is maintained and developed.
• Analyze and code clinical notes using ICD10 and OPCS classification, to ensure accurate, timely and consistent clinical coding within set standards and targets.

Key Clinical / Operational Responsibilities

• To accurately abstract and interpret complex clinical data for coding inpatient data using ICD10 and OPCS classifications and input the data onto Medicode
• To liaise with clinicians and their support staff concerning interpretation of case note documentation affecting coding.
• To assist the Clinical Coding Service Manager and the Auditor/Trainer on preparation of local agreements and coding policies.
• To assist Clinical Coders, and prioritise their workload
• To work with the Clinical Coding Service Manager to ensure all coding timescales are met and ensure Clinical Coders meet their targets.
• To investigate and correct complex clinical coding data rejected or queried by recipient information systems and advise the Data Standards Manager of such problems that could impact on Trust Performance.
• To participate in ongoing clinical coding training to meet national standards and Trust requirements. This may require travelling to other organisations outside of core working hours.
• To attend clinical coding related meetings as directed by the Clinical Coding Service Manager. This may require travelling to other organisations outside of core working hours
• Any other duties, appropriate to the grade, as required.

Policy, Service, Organisational and Professional Responsibilities

• Identify staff, own training needs, and maintain professional development in accordance with national and local requirements.
• Demonstrate an approachable manner to all staff and facilitate mentorship and preceptorship initiatives.
• Ensure that poor performance is managed according to Trust policy.
• Take appropriate action to ensure that statutory regulations, trust policies and procedures, Coding Policy and Procedure, Health and Safety, Fire, etc. are strictly adhered to
• To maintain and promote the professional image of the Clinical Coding service at BHR
• To assist the coding management in the training and development of trainee coders

General

• To be responsible for the continual compliance with CQC standards and outcomes.
• To be aware of, and work in line with, our Trust’s Safeguarding Adults and Children procedures.
• To take on other duties appropriate to the grade within Coding Service and Trust.
• Undertake physical skills for the use of IT packages, a combination of sitting standing and walking with little requirement. There might be a requirement to exert light physical effort for short periods of time.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• An accredited Clinical Coder (ACC)
• A university degree preferably in Medicine related studies / equivalent level experience
• NHS Digital approved Clinical Coding Auditor/Trainer (or be working towards it)
• Extensive clinical coding experience gained within an Acute Trust
• Great communication skills
• Ability to interpret various clinical coding reports
• Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology
• Extensive knowledge of human anatomy and physiology clinical coding of all specialities
• Understanding of uses and importance of clinical coding
• Good understanding of HRGs and PbR
• Ability to identify various data quality errors
• Ability to identify various data quality errors.
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex clinical information from a wide variety of sources
• Ability to concentrate, show attention to detail and work under pressure.
• Able to organize and prioritise own workload under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to work effectively with staff at all levels
• Ability to show initiative and to work within a team
• Excellent persuasive and motivation skills