Band 5 Qualified Clinical Coding Officer | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Chipping Barnet; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK healthcare trust is seeking a Band 5 Accredited Clinical Coder to accurately code complex specialties. This full-time position is based at Barnet Hospital, offering flexible working options. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and a commitment to quality data. The role includes responsibilities for coding accuracy and assisting in audits, contributing positively to healthcare planning and management.

Benefits

17.5% RRP payment

Flexible working hours

Support for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with a commitment to high-quality data.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines.
• Experience in using ICD10 and OPCS4 classifications.

Responsibilities

• Abstract and analyze complex clinical information for coding.
• Meet targets for completeness, timeliness, and accuracy.
• Assist with audits and provide guidance to junior coders.

Skills

Competency in clinical coding

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit a Band 5 Accredited Clinical Coders 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 pattern

• 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 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million 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.