Trained/Trainee Clinical Coder
4 weeks ago
Job summary
We are currently recruiting 2 Clinical Coders to join our busy Clinical Coding department at the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. We welcome applications from both Clinical Coders and inexperienced Clinical Coders. An inexperienced Clinical Coder will commence on a band 3 and must be prepared to commit to the training and development required to become a qualified Clinical completion of an in-house rotation across all specialties and attainment of either the NCCQ (National Clinical Coding Qualification) or Equivalent internal assessment they will then go onto the bottom spine point of a band 4. Successful applicants will undertake their training at the Royal Gwent Hospital, after completion of training, the applicant will be expected to work at any location within the Health successful applicant will join our large clinical coding team and will be responsible for accurately assigning clinical codes to reflect patients' diagnosis and operative and intervention procedures using an international coding classification.
If you feel you could make a contribution to the clinical coding department and would like to benefit from the development opportunities that exist, we would like to hear from you.
There is an element of home working once working independently, if desired.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Coding is a complex role of abstracting and analysing complex clinical information from a patient's health record, including electronic discharge summaries, nursing notes and diagnostic tests including imaging, in order to assign classification post holder will be responsible for accurately assigning clinical codes from ICD-10 and OPCS-4 to reflect patients' diagnoses, operative and intervention procedures.Clinical Coding provides vital information to support improvements in patient care, supporting clinical purpose such as clinical audit, clinical governance, outcome measurements, treatment outcomes and statistical purposes to support research, aetiology studies, health trends, epidemiology studies, clinical indicators and casemix importance of accurate data is widely recognised across the NHS. Clinically coded data derived from the coding service plays and integral part in the management of hospitals and services.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Band 3 and Band 4 Job descriptions and Person Specifications attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Educated to GCSE Level Grade C or above (or equivalent) Attainment of National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ)
Desirable
Biology qualification - any level. ECDL Successful completion of approved NHS Clinical Classifications Service (CCS) clinical coding training
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
Excellent knowledge in the application of ICD10 and OPCS 4 classifications A full understanding on medical records contents and medical records functions A broad and in depth knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy and physiology IT skills in the use of Microsoft word and excel A good working knowledge of WPAS Ability to supervise trainee coders Understanding of human anatomy and physiology Understanding of data confidentiality Attention to detail Good concentration span Good keyboard skills Good communication skills
Desirable
WPAS trained Analytical skills Good organisational skills Advanced IT skills
Experience
Essential
Regular attendance of Speciality workshops and mandatory refresher course Proficient in coding across all specialities Working to deadlines Ability to prioritise own workload
Desirable
Experience in a health records or health care environment
Personal attributes
Essential
Be able to work as part of a team Evidence of continued professional development Self motivated Ability to work independently Good interpersonal skills Ensure confidentiality is maintained Be prepared to travel across the Health Board's sites A flexible approach to work
Desirable
To be able to work with a minimum of supervision at times Self motivated-
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