Entry Level Clinical Coder | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 16 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £22,816 - £24,336 pa /pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2024 |
| Location: | Derby, DE22 3NE |
| Company: | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6105756/320-TWS-1590 |
Summary
Applications are invited from conscientious, adaptable, reliable, and well-motivated individuals with a willingness to learn who can complement our coding team.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical and judgement skills, be proficient in the use ofcomputers and technology and be able to autonomously manage their own workload. As part of the role, they will need to learn detailed medical terminology and human anatomy and have the ability to liaise with all levels of NHS staff.
There is a clear progression within the department and candidates must be willing to study for an internal examination to attain a band 4. This will lead to being able to undertake training for the Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC) qualification. This consists of two parts, a Practical examination, and a Theory examination. Coders who attain this qualification are then upgraded to Band 5.
A flexible approach and excellent organisation skills are vital.
These positions will be based at Royal Derby Hospital. Following completion of initial training hybrid working will be available.
The recruitment process will involve an assessment day. This will enable us to identify your aptitude for the type of work involved in clinical coding.
We look forward to receiving your application if you think you have the required qualities and are willing to commit to our intensive training programme.
• Abstracting and analysing complex patient clinical information, translating into a standardised coded format applying National Clinical
Coding Rules and Conventions.
• To accurately input this information onto a computerised system, and achieve a minimum productivity level of FCE’S (Finished
consultant episodes) as set by the Clinical Coding Manager.
• Managing and prioritising workload in order to achieve strict coding deadline.
• Possess a high degree of interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with all levels of staff.
Closing date of applications: 29th April 2024
Interview date: 13th May 2024
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
• Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
• On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
• Our hospitals see more than 4,000 outpatients daily
• We see more Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients than any other Trust – over 3,300 per week
• An average 860 patients are seen in A&E every day – 6th largest in the country
• Our hospitals admit more than 220 emergency patients daily.
• We carry out more planned surgical operations than any other Trust in England with almost 50,000 operations taking place in our 52 operating theatres
• We are one of only 5 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres
• We carry out more than 300 elective procedures each working day
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This advert closes on Monday 29 Apr 2024