Senior Clinical Coder
2 weeks ago
An exciting rare opportunity has become available to join our Clinical Coding Team. As a Senior Clinical Coder, you will be working alongside our Clinical Coding Management Team. Clinical Coding is fundamental for the Trust as through accurate data creation the Trust is able to be reimbursed for the treatment it offers its patients. As a Senior Clinical Coder your expertise will be used to ensure the data is created accurately thus ensuring the Trust is reimbursed appropriately.
As a Senior Clinical Coder, you will be recognised for your expert knowledge in the coding of various clinical specialties. You will be tasked with managing the different processes of Clinical Coding such as auditing, validation, and mentoring (Trainee) Clinical Coding Analysts.
Applicants will generally have a high level of IT literacy and skills. Take responsibility for the content and design of the internal Coding knowledge base, participating in and leading monthly review meetings.Transfer entries by annotating the encoder software and set up local index entries. Be expert in the use of excel and similar applications to manage and analyse complex data.Build knowledge and further the application of automated and augmented coding, including artificial intelligence, working with internal colleagues and commercial partners.
The post holder will participate in the completion of the coding process, specialist workshops and mandatory training courses to ensure their own skills and knowledge are maintained to high level.
The post holder will be required to attend specialist clinical coding meetings and seminars to maintain and continuously develop complex clinical coding knowledge and skills and to be aware of planned developments associated with the clinical coding function.
Within the Senior Clinical Coding Team, as well as contributing a significant amount of 'first pass' coding to the Department, the post holder will be required to use their general Clinical Coding experience and knowledge with a particular focus on certain areas. About us We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.
We care about our patients and our people. We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. With our emphasis on staff training and development, a staff support scheme that's second to none, and a healthy package of benefits, it's easy to put down roots in East Kent Hospitals.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above. Job description Job responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Person Specification Qualifications Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Holds Accredited Clinical Coding Qualification
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 5 continuous years clinical coding experience in an Acute NHS Trust
- Training and mentoring of trainee clinical coding analysts
- Ability to exercise own initiative and work independently to achieve departmental objectives and deadlines
- Excellent communication skills incorporating persuasive techniques
- Ability to use independent judgement to analyse a range of facts and situations
- Delivery of presentations to clinical and administrative staff
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the standards, rules and conventions ensuring the accurate use of ICD10/OPCS4
- Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology
- Experience of the Trust Patient Administration System (PAS) and other encoder software
- Good level of keyboard skills to accompany effective use of all Microsoft Office packages
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work
- Leadership qualities
- Ability to communicate to all staff levels
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