Band 5 Qualified Clinical Coding Officer

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Chipping Barnet; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in Chipping Barnet is seeking a Band 5 Accredited Clinical Coder to manage clinical coding for various specialties. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent attention to detail and communication skills while working flexibly to meet deadlines. This full-time role offers an opportunity to be part of a team committed to high-quality healthcare data management.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

17.5% RRP payment

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical coding, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines with high accuracy.
• Knowledge of ICD10 and OPCS4 classifications.

Responsibilities

• Abstract and analyze complex clinical information for coding.
• Meet statutory information and financial flow requirements.
• Assist with clinical coding audits and provide training guidance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Accredited Clinical Coder certification

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit a Band 5 Accredited Clinical Coder who is self-motivated and competent in accurately coding multiple complex specialties. As well as understanding the need for high quality coded data to support healthcare planning, reimbursement, management of services, statistical analysis, and research.

The trust is looking for a committed and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills. The role will require you to work to strict deadlines, whilst still paying attention to detail and always maintaining a high level of accuracy.

This is a full-time position (37.5 hours) based at Barnet Hospital.

Benefits and working arrangements

• This post attracts 17.5% RRP payment
• As a team we offer a flexible approach to working. A combination of site based and remote opportunities are available.
• We welcome staff who work from home/agile workers and your commutable distance can be further afield
• Flexibility with working times and supporting healthy work life balance.

Responsibilities

The Qualified Clinical Coding Officer is responsible for meeting essential trust requirements for statutory information and financial flows through abstracting and analysing complex and sensitive clinical information from a variety of source documentation and translating this into coded form in line with National Clinical Coding Standards using ICD10 and OPCS4 Classifications.

Clinical coding targets will be set in line with completeness, timeliness and accuracy of coding. Other key responsibilities include assisting with clinical coding and workflow audits, representing the clinical coding department at multidisciplinary meetings and providing advice and guidance to more junior members of the coding department in coding rules; identifying any associated training needs.

About the Trust

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

Additional information

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sven Gomes
Job title: Deputy Head of Clinical Coding
Email address: [e-mail]