Clinical Coding Specialist

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Barts Health NHS Trust Full time

Position Overview

Clinical Coding Specialist

Barts Health NHS Trust stands as a prominent entity within the National Health Service, recognized for delivering exceptional healthcare services. Our six hospitals are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to the diverse population of east London and surrounding areas. Our mission is to evolve into a healthcare organization that offers specialized and community services tailored to the unique needs of local populations. We are focused on attracting professionals who align with our Vision for Transforming Lives and embody the values that make Barts Health a commendable environment for patients, their families, and our staff.

An exciting opportunity has emerged within our department for a full-time Clinical Coding Specialist, who possesses the enthusiasm and drive to join our dynamic Clinical Coding Department. The successful candidate must hold the National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) or have substantial clinical coding experience in an acute healthcare setting. Responsibilities will include the clinical coding of intricate acute specialties by extracting clinical data from patient records and converting it into diagnostic (ICD10) and procedural (OPCS) coding classifications.

Key Responsibilities

The post-holder will adopt a flexible approach to their work, collaborating with team members to meet stringent deadlines. A solid understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology is essential, along with a commendable level of education.

This role necessitates interaction and collaboration with clinicians across various specialties, ensuring that procedures and diagnoses are accurate and comply with national standards.

About Barts Health

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK and a leading provider of healthcare services. Our group of NHS hospitals is embarking on an exciting journey of improvement, aiming to become an outstanding organization with a world-class clinical reputation. Having successfully moved out of special measures, we are now positioned to chart a new course focused on continuous enhancement of our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, recognized for excellence and innovation, while providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. This includes being a provider of exceptional patient safety, known for consistently delivering high standards of harm-free care, and ensuring that patients receive care in the appropriate setting at the right time. Additionally, we strive to be an outstanding workplace, where our WeCare values and behaviors are evident and guide our collaborative efforts.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every staff member feels a sense of belonging. We value diversity and actively promote an inclusive workplace culture.

Job Responsibilities

This position requires an organized approach to managing workload and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and attention to detail are paramount. Experience working under tight deadlines is essential.

Remote work options are available for certain periods, utilizing secure access.

The role will involve working across all Barts Health Hospital sites, including various locations, with the expectation of travel between sites as necessary.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to A level, including Mathematics and English, or equivalent experience
  • Accredited Clinical Coding Qualification
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

  • Certificate in Anatomy & Physiology
  • Medical Terminology qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive specialist coding knowledge supported by theoretical and practical experience
  • Participation in refresher and specialty workshops
  • Ability to code across various specialty areas
  • Experience working collaboratively within a team and independently, utilizing initiative as required
  • Familiarity with Patient Administration Systems (PAS) and hospital systems

Desirable

  • Prior experience coding complex cases, including Neurosurgery and Renal cases

Skills

Essential

  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences
  • Capability to influence and motivate teams
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Report writing skills
  • Excellent organizational abilities

Desirable

  • Knowledge of IDC10, OPCS4, HRG4+, PbR, and financial flows

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of national clinical coding standards and practices
  • Familiarity with national and local performance and quality standards

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Ability to work autonomously and effectively as part of a team
  • Approachable demeanor
  • Flexible work approach with the ability to prioritize workload
  • Adaptability to changes in work patterns
  • Friendly disposition with the ability to engage with colleagues
  • Professional appearance
  • Willingness to attend training and meetings across various sites
  • Capability to work across all hospital locations
  • Awareness of confidentiality in the workplace

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