Healthcare Coding Specialist
2 weeks ago
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Healthcare Coding Specialist to join our team at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing medical information from patients' records and other electronic systems and to clinical/medically code in accordance with NHS England's classifications and national standards.
You will have a good understanding of classification systems, particularly WHO ICD and OPCS interventions, as well as human anatomy and physiology, medical diagnosis, and how patients are treated.
As a key member of our coding team, you will work on own initiative within standard departmental procedures and manage day-to-day workloads, referring more complex issues to more senior colleagues.
Your main duties will include assigning codes from the International Classification of Diseases (ICD10), Office of Population Censuses and Surveys (OPCS4) and SNOMED applying National and International rules to agreed standards, inputting coded data onto the Patient Administration System (PAS) for all Inpatient, Day Case and Waiting List episodes.
We are committed to providing safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity, and we welcome applications from individuals who share our values and beliefs.
About Us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the proud provider of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas.
We value our staff, believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients', and we have a recognised track record in staff engagement.
We offer a range of benefits to our employees, including competitive salaries, comprehensive training, and opportunities for professional development.
Requirements
- A minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent, including Mathematics and English;
- NVQ Level 3;
- Computer literacy and experience of applying this in the work environment;
- General administrative office experience;
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail;
- Good verbal communication skills;
- Ability to prioritise work and meet strict deadlines;
- Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook.
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
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