Senior Clinical Coder

• Abstract and code all inpatient/day case episodes using ICD-10 and OPCS-4, applying national and international rules and conventions to agreed standards.
• To ensure that clinical data is entered onto the Trust's information system for every episode of inpatient care within an agreed timeframe from discharge.
• To ensure adherence to national procedures and guidelines for clinical coding.
• To ensure adherence to local procedures for clinical coding relating to individual specialties/consultants.
• To be able to work under pressure to meet local/national deadlines.
• To liaise with medical staff on queries relating to clinical information and case notes.
• To liaise with clinical coding porter, medical secretaries, medical records personnel and ward personnel regarding access to case notes.
• To attend all nationally and locally required training for the use of ICD10 and OPCS4 coding standards.
• To raise any coding issues requiring resolution either locally or through NHS Digital with the Team Manager or Professional Lead
• To identify and address any concerns around data quality relating to the recording of inpatient episodes on the hospital computer system
• To attend Trust meetings as required
• To work closely with clinicians and managers to resolve any issues in the clinical coding process
• To assist the clinical coding auditor / trainer with regard to internal audit and processes.
• Act as mentor to junior coders
• To perform any other relevant duties as required.

Essential

• NHS Accredited Clinical Coder qualification (BAND 5 ROLE ONLY)
• Educated to 5 GCSE's at grade C or above
• A level Biology or equivalent work experience
• Willing to attend all necessary training sessions and clinical coding workshops
• Good understanding of the rules of clinical coding

Essential

• A detailed understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
• Experience in the use of microsoft office products, especially excel
• Recent employment in a Clinical Coding Role
• 2 Years in relevant work experience including experience with clinical terminology and ICD10 and OCPS4 or equivalent demonstratable experience

Desirable

• Use of 3M encoder or other relevant coding support software
• Use of Millenium patient administration system
• A good understanding of the relevance of clinical coding in the context of HRG's and Payment by results

Essential

• Values and respects others, treats everyone as an individual, is non-judgemental
• Motivated to be genuinely kind and caring
• Helps and co-operates with colleagues
• pro-active and takes responsibility
• Willing to learn, open to change
• Motivated to make a difference in whatever way they can
• Takes pride in themselves, their appearance, their role and where they work

Essential

• Able to prioritise and manage own workload to meet deadlines successfully
• Ability to work on their own initiative
• Experience of working as part of a team to achieve a successful outcome
• Able to build relationships with staff from both professional and administrative backgrounds
• Good interpersonal skills and professional manner
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to mentor and support junior members of staff