Senior Clinical Coder ACC

Job description

Be part of our BHT family

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.

We care for over half a million patients every year:

• Provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
• Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
• Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
• Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients' own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.

More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.

We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.

If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work and invite you to join our BHT family.

Job overview

Senior Clinical Coder - Home Based

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Clinical Coder to join our established Clinical Coding Department as a Senior Clinical Coder. This home-based role offers the opportunity to work as part of a supportive and knowledgeable team, contributing to the delivery of high-quality coded clinical data within a busy acute healthcare environment.

We are seeking an individual who is confident working in a fast-paced department and able to adapt to the demands of a constantly evolving NHS environment. The successful applicant will be a qualified and experienced Clinical Coder who holds the National Clinical Coding Qualification, giving them Accredited Clinical Coder status. Experienced Clinical Coders who are currently working towards Accredited Clinical Coder status may also be considered for appointment at Band 4, with progression to Band 5 following successful completion of the National Clinical Coding Qualification.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will demonstrate a high level of clinical coding knowledge and accuracy, with excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to their work. You will be able to manage competing priorities, work effectively under pressure and contribute positively as part of a team working to tight deadlines. A sound understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology is essential, alongside strong IT and communication skills. The role may involve liaison with clinicians to clarify clinical information and support accurate coding.

Previous NHS experience within an acute hospital setting would be desirable, although not essential. Experience of Patient Administration Systems would also be advantageous. Previous clerical experience, accurate keyboard skills and a good working knowledge of IT software packages are essential.

If you are a dedicated Clinical Coder with a commitment to accuracy, quality and continuous professional development, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification

Working for our organisation

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential criteria

• Educated to GCSE or equivalent to include English & Maths
• Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC) having passed the National Clinical Coding qualification
• Evidence of CPD and attendance at clinical coding refresher courses
• Sound basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology and the disease process

Desirable criteria

• Completed AMSPAR medical terminology course or evidence of a good understanding of medical terminology
• Completion of ECDL or evidence of knowledge of IT, NHS PAS and Microsoft software products

EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria

• Sound clinical coding experience within the NHS across a range of specialties
• Sound experience of use of clinical coding standards and conventions in both ICD 10 and OPCS4.

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential criteria

• Ability to prioritise own work in line with trust objectives
• Ability to work under pressure to achieve department targets
• Understanding of the requirement and an ability to code accurately with an eye for detail even when working to tight deadlines
• Ability to concentrate and retain knowledge in a busy open office environment
• Well organised, methodical worker, able to organise and plan work daily and to reprioritise as required
• Willing and able to work as part of a team working to a common goal
• Ability to identify and resource all available information to analyse and extract relevant information for clinical coding of the highest standard.
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate at all levels and willing to share knowledge and mentor other team members

Desirable criteria

• Completed AMSPAR medical terminology course or evidence of a good understanding of medical terminology
• Ability and willingness to embrace and champion change and modernisation

PPE requirements: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.

Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.

Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight, however if we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the advertised date.

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Shortlisting: The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into.

Travel expenses: It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interviews will not be reimbursed.

Smoking: All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited.

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