Senior Clinical Code

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Our award winning trusts recognise that our colleagues are our most valuable resource, we are proud of the excellent levels of service our Trust provides to our service users and the dedication and conscientiousness of our colleagues. With over 10,000 colleagues working for our trusts in a very wide range of services, we aim to provide a supportive, inclusive environment in which our colleagues can thrive.

Job overview

Are you currently a Senior Clinical Coder interested in joining a busy and high performing team at a large NHS Trust in Somerset?

Here at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we are excited to recruit a high calibre individual to join our existing professional team of Clinical Coders.

You will work as part of a team to deliver a first class service to ensure the efficient high quality provision of clinically coded data to support the Trust's clinical and business requirements.

There are exciting plans for future development opportunities within the role, working across the two acute hospital sites (Taunton and Yeovil) in addition to remote working options.

We are one of the first Trusts in the UK to deliver integrated Acute, Community and Mental Health Services therefore we can offer a varied role working across a a wide range of specialist services.

We are currently offering a 10% Recruitment and Retention Premium which will be paid monthly in addition to your salary.

This vacancy may close early.

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Coding Officer you will be responsible for analysing and extracting complex clinical information from the medical record and translating this into clinical code using the ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications.

Key responsibilities will include:

Quality - Help maintain the highest accuracy standards in line with both national standards and local policies.

Timeliness - Achievement of both departmental and Trust wide Key Performance Indicators to support operational and financial performance reporting.

Clinical engagement - Working with clinicians to both raise the profile and champion the Clinical Coding function to drive improvement in the accuracy of information derived from the Clinical Coding process.

Working for our organisation

This is an excellent opportunity for a Clinical Coder looking to advance their career within the profession. We are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible individual who is able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

What can we offer you?

• Our Clinical Coding team has a broad range of experience, as well as a supportive, professional and approachable culture
• Our team leaders provide guidance and mentoring to the team in all aspects of clinical coding and there is a strong focus on colleague wellbeing
• We have an Experienced Approved Clinical Coding Trainer and two Approved Clinical Coding Auditors in the team, meaning that full audit, validation and training support is available
• We offer flexible working, wellbeing sessions, socials, pastoral and professional support and training
• We can offer a relocation package if you are looking to move to Somerset

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Highlights (for full Job Description please see attached documents)

• To liaise with Trust staff in order to achieve the collection of complete and accurate data
• To liaise with and work closely with department colleagues to ensure that departmental objectives and targets are achieved
• Work closely with the Management team to ensure that the Service develops in line with both the needs of the Organisation and the National Requirements

This vacancy may close early.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• National Clinical Coding Qualifcation
• Human Anatomy/Human Physiology at least GCSE level or above

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant experience working in an NHS acute Trust

Desirable criteria

• Good knowledge and understanding of the National Tariff Payment system and the impact Clinical Coding has on this

Equity, diversity, and inclusion is a priority for us. As a trust we welcome and encourage applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or personal circumstances. We do our best to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive. If you have a disability and require an adjustment at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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Documents to download

• Senior Clinical Coder JD (PDF, 448.6KB)
• Value of the NHS Pension Scheme (PDF, 97.5KB)