Senior Clinical Coder

Senior Clinical Coder

To provide an efficient and high-quality clinical coding service to support the business needs of the Trust, including Clinical Governance, Information Governance and finance by ensuring accurate translation and input of medical terminology. To act as an expert senior Clinical Coder, guided by occupational policies, assisting coders with complex coding queries, providing expert advice to other departments on coding issues. To support in the leading of the coding team assigned to support a specific area of Clinical work. You will be responsible for ensuring that coding deadlines are met and working with senior staff within the department for ensuring that staff are adhering to national and local coding standards, polices and guidelines. To analyse and extract diagnostic and procedural information from patient case notes and information systems and assign the appropriate code, in accordance with local and national coding practices in an accurate and timely fashion.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and the manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure.

The role is subject to a 20% recruitment and retention supplement, to be reviewed at 12 months. Per annum, there will be a 5% high cost area supplement. Remote / home-working is available for this role.

Qualifications

Essential

• Accredited Clinical Coder qualification or equivalent experience
• Attainment of the Clinical coding foundation Course
• Evidence of attendance to a Clinical Coding refresher course, within the last 2 years

Desirable

• Evidence of post graduate qualification or equivalent experience in managing a performance output-based service
• Evidence of attendance on Clinical coding speciality workshops, with the last 2 years
• Leadership and Management qualification (training will be given)
• Approved Clinical Coding Auditor or Trainer Qualification
• Degree in an anatomy or physiology related subject

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of Continuing professional Development
• Demonstrable in-depth specialist Clinical Coding experience across a wide range of Specialities, in an Acute Trust setting
• Experience of using Patient Administration systems and encoding software
• Excellent working knowledge of the National Tariff payment System (formerly known as PbR)
• Demonstrable and extensive understanding of Anatomy & Physiology and Clinical Terminology
• Comprehensive knowledge of coding rules and Classifications
• Use of MS Word & excel to an intermediate level

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom