Trainee Clinical Coder

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Charlton Musgrove; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is offering an entry level Trainee Clinical Coder role. The post holder will extract clinical information from patient records and apply codes in line with national standards.

You will study towards NCCQ, with training sessions in work time, and participate in the internal coding audit programme, responding to recommendations. A 30-minute pre-interview test will assess basic anatomy, physiology and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Extract clinical information from patient records and apply codes in line with national standards.
• Meet monthly coding deadlines and participate in the internal coding audit programme to action recommendations.
• Study towards the National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) with training sessions in work time.

Education

NCCQ study

Job description

The Trainee Clinical Coder is the entry level position for development into an ACC Qualified Clinical Coder. The Post holder will undertake the Clinical Coding Standards Course to become an ACC Clinical Coder. The post holder is responsible for extracting clinical information from the Medical record of care, either in paper format or from the electronic patient information systems.

The post holder takes responsibility for their own professional development to obtain the necessary skills to progress through to professional accreditation status. They must apply clinical codes whilst adhering to required National standards, local policies and meet the monthly coding deadline. The post holder will engage with the internal coding audit programme and ensure that all audit recommendations are actioned.

This role provides you with the opportunity to study towards the National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) and become an Accredited Clinical Coder. Passing the NCCQ is required for career progression to the next band. We will support you by providing various training sessions in work time, but please be aware that there will be an expectation that you will allow time outside of work for study. NHS England recommend that 2-4 hours of study time per week is needed to adequately prepare for the NCCQ.

You will be asked to sit a 30min pre interview test consisting of basic anatomy & physiology and clinical terminology, effectively testing your aptitude to perform the role of a Clinical Coder.