NHS
Senior Clinical Coder
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Job Description
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- To be responsible for abstracting and analysing complicated patient clinical records applying the clinical coding rules and conventions, using own judgement to translate cases. Inputting of data onto the Clinical Information System (Meditech 6) for all inpatient and day case episodes within the timescales agreed between the trust and its' user organisations.
- Contribution to overall coding cycle to ensure deadlines are met with regard to the timetable for commissioning.
- Adhere to data quality and clinical coding standards in line with local and national guidelines. Report any complex coding issues as directed for verification for further action so that this can be reported for resolution with NHS Digital. Implement changes to Coding rules and Conventions were applicable from Coding guidance, Audits and Training courses
- To ensure implementation of changes to national guidance and revised coding classifications as published by NHS Digital
- Assist in the development and maintenance of coding policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate effective organisational and time management skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Be highly motivated and lead by example to motivate other team members.
- Routinely extract pathology/histology/radiology information from IT systems to enhance the accuracy of coded data.
- Be proactive, flexible and supportive towards an electronic way of working as the Trust develops its electronic patient record
- Maintain an up to date knowledge of national and local clinical coding guidance and requirements.
- Be aware of clinical coding policies and procedures and national guidelines as laid down in the Data Security Protection and NHS Digital National Classifications Service. Amend and maintain these documents as and when new or changed guidelines are issued.
- Assist and inform the Clinical Coding Manager to identify any complex issues in clinical information contained in the medical record and electronic systems that contradicts clinical coding guidelines.
- Assist and inform the Clinical Coding Manager to identify discrepancies in computer/hard copy information ensuring accurate data quality.
- Remove or amend clinical codes to Finished Consultant Episodes (FCEs) as directed by the Clinical Coding Manager / Information Department. Re-input clinical codes as necessary.
- Communicate effectively with clinicians, managers, information, finance and other staff members to ensure high quality of coded data. An ability to provide complex Clinical Coding advice and information to colleagues within the NHS.
- Liaise with clinicians, researchers and healthcare professionals on a regular basis to provide and help with information as required. Be able to explain the requirements of the classifications and how to implement them. Attending forums as appropriate.
- Assist the Clinical Coding Manager and Clinical Coding Auditor to prepare and deliver awareness sessions and road shows for all levels of staff.
- Attend multidisciplinary meetings to promote clinical coding, the rules and conventions that surround them and raise awareness of the importance of accurate data.
- Promote a thorough knowledge and understanding of the rules and conventions that surround the Classifications of Diseases and Healthcare Related problems, tenth revision (ICD-10) and Office of Population Census and Surveys fourth revision (OPCS-4) to all levels of staff within the Trust.
- Further develop a team approach within the service leading by example in all areas of clinical coding.
- To take every reasonable opportunity to maintain and improve your professional knowledge and competence.
- To participate in personal objective setting and review, including the creation of a personal development plan.
- Maintain an excellent knowledge of Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology.
- Maintain a high level of competency in the recording of clinical codes and completion of assessments as and when required to measure accuracy and quality of the coded data.
- Keep up to date of the renewal, updates and amendments of ICD10 /OPCS Coding.
- Maintain and up to date working knowledge of clinical coding national developments e.g. Systemised Nomenclature of Medicine, Clinical Terms (SNOMED CT).
- Maintain an up to date knowledge of national and local clinical coding guidance and requirements.
- Be aware of clinical coding policies and procedures and national guidelines as laid down in the Data Security Protection and NHS Digital National Classifications Service. Amend and maintain these documents as and when new or changed guidelines are issued.
- Assist and inform the Clinical Coding Manager to identify any complex issues in clinical information contained in the medical record and electronic systems that contradicts clinical coding guidelines.
- Assist and inform the Clinical Coding Manager to identify discrepancies in computer/hard copy information ensuring accurate data quality.
- Remove or amend clinical codes to Finished Consultant Episodes (FCEs) as directed by the Clinical Coding Manager / Information Department. Re-input clinical codes as necessary.
- Communicate effectively with clinicians, managers, information, finance and other staff members to ensure high quality of coded data. An ability to provide complex Clinical Coding advice and information to colleagues within the NHS.
- Liaise with clinicians, researchers and healthcare professionals on a regular basis to provide and help with information as required. Be able to explain the requirements of the classifications and how to implement them. Attending forums as appropriate.
- Assist the Clinical Coding Manager and Clinical Coding Auditor to prepare and deliver awareness sessions and road shows for all levels of staff.
- Attend multidisciplinary meetings to promote clinical coding, the rules and conventions that surround them and raise awareness of the importance of accurate data.
- Promote a thorough knowledge and understanding of the rules and conventions that surround the Classifications of Diseases and Healthcare Related problems, tenth revision (ICD-10) and Office of Population Census and Surveys fourth revision (OPCS-4) to all levels of staff within the Trust.
- Further develop a team approach within the service leading by example in all areas of clinical coding.
- To take every reasonable opportunity to maintain and improve your professional knowledge and competence.
- To participate in personal objective setting and review, including the creation of a personal development plan.
- Maintain an excellent knowledge of Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology.
- Maintain a high level of competency in the recording of clinical codes and completion of assessments as and when required to measure accuracy and quality of the coded data.
- Keep up to date of the renewal, updates and amendments of ICD10 /OPCS Coding.
- Maintain and up to date working knowledge of clinical coding national developments e.g. Systemised Nomenclature of Medicine, Clinical Terms (SNOMED CT).
- NCCQ (National Clinical Coding Qualification) or working towards
- Hold a certificate of Clinical Coding Standards course
- Experience in carrying out Clinical Coding to approved standards
- Experience of working with clinicians and or/senior staff
- Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of clinical coding rules and conventions
- NCCQ (National Clinical Coding Qualification) or working towards
- Hold a certificate of Clinical Coding Standards course
- Experience in carrying out Clinical Coding to approved standards
- Experience of working with clinicians and or/senior staff
- Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of clinical coding rules and conventions
Job summary
To apply for this post you must be an Accredited Clinical Coder.
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of Clinical Coding services within the Trust including those undertaken in conjunction with clinical staff. The post holder will be required to deliver coding within the overall coding cycle and represent the coding team by working with CBU service teams and other colleagues. This will include clinical coding advice guidance and interpretation, and review audit and validation of records on a regular basis.
Previous applicants need not apply
Main duties of the job
About us
Alder Hey has been officially accredited as a HIMSS Stage 7 hospital and is now working through a strategy refresh. Alongside this the Trust are upgrading their Electronic Patient Record (Meditech) to the latest version available, maximising our investment in core clinical systems to ensure our staff have the best tools available when providing patient care.
Liverpool Heart and Chest has been officially as a HIMSS Stage 6 hospital andhave recently become part of the Digital Aspirant scheme, which helps NHS Trusts raise their Digital Maturity. The Trust has also recently commissions the Digital Excellence Strategy, a 5-year programme to deliver digital initiatives enabling a wide range of benefits. The 3 core themes that underpin the strategy are 'Connecting Digitally with our Patients and Families', 'Digital Safety and Outstanding Care' and 'Insight Led Care',all underpinned by a 'back to basics' service improvement plan.
We pledge to use digital to ensure that we are safer and deliver the best possible care at every step, for our staff we pledge their working day will be made better by delivery of a digital infrastructure that is based around their day to day needs.
Date posted
22 December 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
411-COR-23-5426881-F
Job locations
Alder Hey Children's Hospital
Liverpool
L12 2AP
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Education and Qualifications
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Experience
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Skills
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Additional informationDisclosure 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.
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Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Alder Hey Children's Hospital
Liverpool
L12 2AP
Employer's website
https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Alder Hey Children's Hospital
Liverpool
L12 2AP
Employer's website
https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.