What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accredited Clinical Coder position at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust?

Job summary

We are rapidly expanding, currently seeking an Accredited Clinical Coder to join our growing and innovative team at an acute hospital within the NHS. This is an exciting new post in our cohesive and established team. We are seeking a confident and passionate individual who thrives on change and wants to make a difference to the outcomes of our patients and staff. Detailed working knowledge of the Dorset health and care system is desirable, however not essential.

Recruitment and Retention Premia (RRP)

payment payable, and a generous relocation package! Flexible hybrid and remote working opportunities.
This post will attract a RRP totalling £5000 (which is payable in instalments over 2 years) plus a relocation package for those moving to the area (subject to eligibility criteria). For more information, please enquire about the relocation policy.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Coding Team is responsible for the extraction and translation of inpatient information using the ICD-10 and OPCS-4 Coding Classifications, following and in keeping with the well-defined national coding standards. This information is essential for the effective management of the Trust and crucial to the National tariff Payment System that underpins Trust income. Coded data is also important for clinical audit, governance and research.

As an Accredited Clinical Coder, you will make judgements on complex clinical information requiring interpretation and comparing options from information provided electronically and in paper-based health records. Clinical Coders have a crucial role in the provision of mandatory data for information, financial and reporting purposes both at local and national level. The post holder will be expected to be an Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC) through completion of the National Clinical Coding Qualification. As part of the role of the post-holder is expected to interact with clinicians, operational staff and have responsibility for own workload whilst maintaining accuracy and completeness of own clinical coding, as well as assisting in training and mentoring of trainees and less experienced team members.

About us

At Dorset County Hospital (DCH) we aspire to providing outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them. Our trust strategy is focussed on three strategic goals : People, Place, and Partnership. It signals our intention to truly value our staff. Our people are our most important asset, and we want them to feel valued, welcomed, respected, they belong and matter. We recognise the link between high levels of staff satisfaction and improving patient experience and outcomes.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Dorset County Hospital has a number of employees from overseas delivering high quality services and we recognise the value of diversity in leadership. We would welcome applications from people in groups which are under-represented at Board level.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the role please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

Accredited Clinical Coder (Successful pass of National clinical Coding Qualification)

Completion of mandatory clinical coding training (refresher, standards updates etc)

Desirable

Degree qualification or equivalent experience in clinical coding within an acute hospital setting

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Significant experience of coding inpatient activity across a wide range of specialities within an acute NHS Trust setting

Significant knowledge, experience and understanding of ICD 10 and OPCS 4 coding classifications and standards applicable to NHS inpatient activity

Proven ability to extract & analyse complex clinical information.

Significant understanding of medical terminology and anatomy & physiology.

Good understanding of the importance of clinical coding and its uses and the impact of data issues.

Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Significant experience of using paper and electronic records to extract clinical information

Desirable

Good IT skills, experience using Microsoft applications.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Good organisational skills and attention to detail

Ability to communicate and cooperate with other members of staff in a professional and effective manner

Ability to work to strict deadlines within defined policies and procedures

Ability to self -motivate and to make appropriate judgments about when to seek guidance.

Ability to hold and maintain a detailed understanding of national clinical coding standards with the ability to apply these across a wide range of coding scenarios, often highly complex.

Ability to mentor and support trainee Clinical Coders

Ability to plan, prioritise and manage own workload.

Reliable, enthusiastic with an ability to adapt to change.

Experience working within a team environment, supporting colleagues in achieving the teams' goals

Commitment to continuing professional development.

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