Clinical Coder

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Clinical Coding Department for a Clinical Coder at a highly respected and friendly specialist Acute Trust.

Our hospital is famous for the quality of clinical services it provides and we aim to support that reputation with the provision of timely and accurate Clinical Coding to develop the Trust's income and services.

The successful candidate will be computer literate, will possess, or be keen to gain, a good understanding of anatomy, physiology or medical terminology and may already have a working knowledge of clinical coding classifications (ICD10/OPCS4). Training is available to enable applicants with the aptitude to attain this knowledge.

Your main duties will comprise the coding of inpatient episodes and input into the hospitals computerised patient administration system (PAS). The post holder will be expected to work closely with ward and clinical staff associated with the treatment of patients so as to ensure the highest possible standards.

The successful candidate will be motivated to learn new systems and support the rest of the team in finding efficiencies and improve process.