Clinical Coder

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join the Clinical Coding Department within the Performance & Insight Team at SWBH.

You will train as a clinical coder and be fully supported through an extensive training and mentoring process to attain the National Clinical Coding Qualification (ACC)

**Key attributes we are seeking**:

- An enthusiastic, self-motivated individual
- Excellent analytical skills
- Good Communication skills

Applicants will be required to have
- GCSE biology grade C or above
- A good understanding of anatomy & physiology
- An understanding of medical terminology
- Analyse source documentation, abstract the complex clinical information and convert into codes using ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications.
- Complete clinical coding on the hospital PAS system to meet trust deadlines.
- Be conversant with complex national clinical coding rules and guidelines.
- Attend internal/external training courses to expand knowledge and meet national requirements.

The Clinical Coding Department is part of the Strategy and Governance directorate and is responsible for coding all inpatient activity for the Trust.

The Clinical Coding team are based at Sandwell General Hospital in West Bromwich.

Please see attached Job Description & Personal Specification for full details.
- Analyse source documentation, abstract the complex clinical information and convert into codes using ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications.
- Complete clinical coding on the hospital PAS system to meet trust deadlines.
- Be conversant with complex national clinical coding rules and guidelines.
- Attend internal/external training courses to expand knowledge and meet national requirements.