Senior Clinical Coder

Wirral University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an accredited coder to join their team. This full-time position involves leading a small group of coders while ensuring high-quality coding across various specialties. The ideal candidate will have a National Clinical Coding Qualification and significant post-qualification experience, along with strong planning and communication skills. This role allows for hybrid working, promoting a healthy work/life balance.

Benefits

Healthy work/life balance with flexible working times

Qualifications

• Significant clinical coding experience post Standards/Foundation course.
• Experience in auditing and attendance at Clinical Coding Workshops is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of clinical coders providing appraisals and mentoring.
• Ensure coding workload is timely and accurate.

Skills

Planning and organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

National Clinical Coding Qualification (UK)

Educated to A-level standard

Tools

Cerner Millennium

Job description

To discover why you should consider applying for a role at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, please watch our video and hear directly from our staff about what it's truly like to work at WUTH and its surrounding areas: https://youtu.be/Z5oMaNXprn8

Job overview

We are looking for an accredited coder who is competent in accurately coding multiple complex specialities and who understands the need for high quality coded data that supports healthcare planning, reimbursement, management of services, statistical analysis, and research.

Applications are welcome from accredited clinical coders who wish to move into a more senior role leading a small team of clinical coders

This is a full-time position (37.5 hours) based at Clatterbridge Hospital, with opportunity for hybrid working and flexibility with working times to support our employees with a healthy work/life balance.

Main duties of the job

Lead a small team of clinical coders providing appraisals and check ins

Provide mentoring and feedback to junior staff

Responsible for own coding workload ensuring timeliness of work as well as accuracy

Working for our organisation

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification documents for more details on the responsibilities and requirements for this role

Person specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential criteria

• National Clinical Coding Qualification (UK)
• Significant clinical coding experience post Standards/Foundation course and post NCCQ
• Clinical Coding Standards Course
• Clinical Coding Standards Refresher Course
• Educated to A-level standard

Desirable criteria

• Educated to degree level
• Attendance on Clinical Coding Workshops
• Experience of Clinical Coding Audit
• Membership of professional organisation

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria

• Good planning and organisational skills
• National and local performance and quality standards
• Relevant Data Security and Protection Toolkit Requirements
• Understanding of SNOMED CT
• Excellent concentration and attention to detail
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time
• Working knowledge of Cerner Millennium

Desirable criteria

• Use of SNOMED encoder
• Coaching skills
• Presentation skills
• Report writing

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

• Friendly and able to interact with colleagues
• Flexible approach to work with the ability to prioritise workload to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times
• Able to attend training/meetings at off-site venues
• Awareness of confidentiality in the workplace

General Information

You are required to apply for this role via apps.trac.jobs and this is where you will be able to track the progress of your application. This will ensure we deal with your application quickly and efficiently.

Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application throughout the process.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust viewing and managing the information contained in the application.

Please note; that if you are offered a position, your personal details will automatically be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system (ESR).

The Trust reserves the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum amount of applications from which to make a shortlist. To prevent this happening please complete and submit your application without delay.

DBS Information

Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting & processing a DBS application is met by the successful applicant/s. DBS costs are recovered via salary deduction following starting in post.

If the post you are applying for requires a DBS - Inline with Trust policy the cost of submitting and processing a DBS for successful applications would be met by the individual themselves. The amount would vary depending on the level required: Standard Disclosure £21.50+£6.50 or Enhanced Disclosure £49.50+£6.50 (please be aware the additional sum is an administration fee and may increase due to inflation). This will be deducted from your salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement of employment.

The Trust would encourage all post holders who require a DBS for their role to registered with the DBS Update Service. You can find out more information and guidance on how to do this at DBS Update Service - GOV.UK

Apprenticeship Eligibility

Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for apprenticeship opportunities in relation to the role they are applying for. Eligibility is determined by specific residency requirements set by government funding rules and is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Our organisation cannot guarantee eligibility for all applicants.

UK nationals or individuals with the right of abode typically meet the residency requirement if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK, the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least three years prior to the start date of the apprenticeship.

For further information and to assess your individual circumstances, please refer to the UK Government's guidance on apprenticeship funding rules: Apprenticeship funding rules - GOV.UK

Right to Work/Sponsorship Eligibility

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship. Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for visa sponsorship in relation to the role they are applying for. Our organisation cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles, and eligibility is determined by the UK Home Office's points-based immigration system on a case-by-case basis. For further information please see: Skilled Worker Visa Eligible Occupations and Codes.

For details regarding salary requirements of a skilled worker, please refer to the Skilled Worker Visa Immigration Salary List.

This information does not constitute legal advice, and we strongly recommend seeking independent legal guidance tailored to your individual circumstances.

For further details on skilled worker sponsorship, please consult the UK Home Office guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK. Additionally, the New guidance for overseas applicants | NHS Employers provides helpful information on the recruitment process for candidates applying for roles in the UK.

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to both the Wirral Safeguarding Childrens Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board associated policies and procedures. All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holders responsibility to attended the Trusts mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trusts polices and practice guidance.

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Documents to download

• Job Description & Person Specification (PDF, 440.4KB)
• OH Risk ID Form (PDF, 245.0KB)
• Guidance Notes for Applicants (PDF, 734.3KB)
• Vision Values Behaviours (PDF, 515.6KB)
• WUTH GDPR Privacy Notice for applicants DBS - May 2022 (PDF, 290.4KB)