Remote Trainee Clinical Coder - ICD10/OPCS4

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a clinical coder to abstract information from case notes and electronic systems, translating it into ICD10 diagnoses and OPCS4 procedures. You will liaise with clinicians to verify data and ensure timely, accurate coding across inpatient and day-case episodes.

Flexibility to work across sites within University Hospitals Tees is possible. Training in NHS England Clinical Coding Standards will be provided, with a focus on continuous

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, including Maths and English.
• Basic computer course, e.g. ECDL.
• Certificate in Anatomy & Physiology.
• Medical terminology qualification.

Responsibilities

• Abstract clinical information to translate into ICD10 and OPCS4 codes accurately.
• Liaise with wards to view source documentation and collect discharge summaries.
• Improve accuracy and completeness of clinical coding for admitted care.
• Attend meetings to discuss coding issues and data quality as required.
• Prioritise own workload to meet performance and quality targets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

GCSE Maths and English

ECDL / Basic computer course

Certificate in Anatomy & Physiology

Medical terminology qualification

Tools

Encoders

Job description

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a clinical coder to abstract information from case notes and electronic systems, translating it into ICD10 diagnoses and OPCS4 procedures. You will liaise with clinicians to verify data and ensure timely, accurate coding across inpatient and day-case episodes.

Flexibility to work across sites within University Hospitals Tees is possible. Training in NHS England Clinical Coding Standards will be provided, with a focus on continuous