Trainee Clinical Coder
6 months ago
Do you have some knowledge of anatomy and physiology and medical terminology? Are you a lateral thinker/problem solver, logical and with attention to detail? Are you educated to at least GCSE standard (or equivalent), preferably with a biology related qualification? If so you could be just the sort of person we are looking for to join our busy Clinical Coding Department.
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust is looking to appoint a Clinical Coder to help us capture the clinical activity we undertake at the hospital. This will support a variety of processes within the Trust and underpins the income of the Trust. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential. The role requires long periods of computer use to read digital patient notes.
Applicants will be appointed at a Band 3 and be required to complete the National Clinical Coding Standards course or Clinical Coding Apprenticeship (depending on availability). Following this you will have internal training and be required to study for the National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ). The training to study for the NCCQ takes minimum of two years and consists of a Clinical Coding Standards Course, speciality workshops and courses and a period of supervised coding. Excellent organisation skills are vital as you will be expected to manage your own workload in order to meet strict deadlines.
You must also possess strong communication skills and be an effective team player.A flexible and adaptable approach is essential to this role as you may be required to cover for colleagues.The recruitment process will involve shortlisted applicants completing a shore test on anatomy and physiology and data extraction at interview. Our department delivers effective leadership, career progression and excellent benefits, including flexible working and a hybrid approach to work (home and office combined), there is a requirement for this post to spend a minimum of 4 days out of 10 in the office. About us Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust was established in 2005 and now employes around 4,800 staff. Our Trust Values are the golden thread that run through everything we do, our 5 Values are Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect and Engagement (ICORE).
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