Lead Clinical Coder / Senior Clinical Coder

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Senior and Lead Clinical Coders are required to create and maintain good communication links with Consultants and their clinical teams to ensure quality and depth of clinical coding is achieved. In order to achieve this they are required to communicate complex coding rules to various medical, clinical and administrative staff at all levels. Communication can be via telephone, in person, written, or by email.

To answer Clinical Commissioning Group challenges in code assignment in a timely manner.

To act as mentor to less experienced coding staff in understanding clinical coding rules. PbR and HRG (Healthcare Resource Groups), therefore having a sound knowledge of these processes themselves.

To be proficient in the Trust''s many IT systems, including iPM, Medicode360, ICE, Clinical Correspondence, MediViewer (for ERDMS) and the Clinical Income Dashboard system.

To access the Trust histopathological database (ICE) to extract the relevant information when assigning appropriate clinical codes.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteriaNationally Accredited Clinical Coder Qualification (ACC)Degree or substantial experience as a Clinical Coder with proven successful outcomesExperience

Essential criteriaSubstantial Clinical Coding expertise across all specialties and levels of complexityDesirable criteriaAudit experienceExperience working as a Clinical Coder in an NHS TrustEssential

Essential criteriaAbility to prioritise own and others workload, working under pressure to meet deadlines , Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPointKnowledge

Essential criteriaExtensive knowledge of ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications including the correct application of complex rules and conventions • Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy andWorking knowledge of Data Quality and Information Governance requirementsConversant with Data Administration SystemsIt is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

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Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Band 5 Job Description (PDF, 240.6KB)B5 Person Specification (PDF, 48.5KB)Functional Aspect (PDF, 144.4KB)B6 Person Specification (PDF, 48.5KB)Job Description Band 6 (PDF, 248.6KB)LandD Hospital site map (PDF, 96.8KB)Disclosure and Barring Information and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 78.5KB)Staff Diversity Network (PDF, 140.3KB)Information for Disabled Applicants (PDF, 98.7KB)Bedford Hospital Site map (PDF, 2.6MB)Staff Benefits (PNG, ..... full job details .....