Trainee Clinical Coder – NHS Band 5 (Multi-site)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Nursery

Beach Hut access

Wellness Centre (gym & pool)

Staff networks (LGBTQ, Race Equality,

Job summary

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is seeking a full-time trainee clinical coder to join our accurate and high-performing coding team. The role requires methodical and detailed work, with ability to translate clinical notes into ICD-10 and OPCS-4 codes and to contribute to HRG determinations.

You should have strong knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy, experience with patient information systems, and the capacity to mentor junior coders and participate in audits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated medical terminology and anatomy knowledge.
• Knowledge of Patient information systems

Responsibilities

• Abstract and analyse complex clinical information from patients' case notes and other sources, coding using ICD10 and OPCS4 to create HRGs.
• Apply ICD10 and OPCS4 rules and update manuals when changes issued by NHSIA.
• Ensure coded information reflects full extent of diagnoses and procedures within agreed time from discharge.
• Attend training sessions and participate in regular coding audits.
• Supervise, mentor and support trainee coders with constructive feedback.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Provide direct support to other coders and staff in the coding process.
• Participate in clinical coding validation processes and stay updated on new developments.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy knowledge

Patient information systems

Query resolution

Deadline pressure

Coding accuracy 90%

Job description

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is seeking a full-time trainee clinical coder to join our accurate and high-performing coding team. The role requires methodical and detailed work, with ability to translate clinical notes into ICD-10 and OPCS-4 codes and to contribute to HRG determinations.

You should have strong knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy, experience with patient information systems, and the capacity to mentor junior coders and participate in audits.