Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Accredited Clinical Coder
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Accredited Clinical Coder – Acute Hospital NHS Role
We are rapidly expanding and currently seeking an Accredited Clinical Coder to join our growing and innovative team at an acute hospital within the NHS. This is an exciting new post in our cohesive and established Clinical Coding team. We are seeking a confident and passionate individual who thrives on change and wants to make a significant difference to patient outcomes and staff experience.
Payment & Working Arrangements
- Recruitment and Retention Premia (RRP) payment payable
- Flexible hybrid and remote working opportunities available
- RRP payment totalling approx. £5,000* (payable in instalments over 2 years, subject to slight variation based on % of salary applied)
Notion of variable payment outlined above, but exact value would be confirmed during discussions.
UKVI Sponsorship
This role may be available for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route, subject to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) criteria on a case-by-case basis.
About the Clinical Coding Team
The Clinical Coding Team plays a critical role in extracting and translating inpatient information using:
- ICD-10 and OPCS-4 Coding Classifications, adhering to national coding standards
- Translates clinical information into standardised classification systems essential for:
- Effective management of the Trust National Tariff Payment System (impacting trust income)
- Clinical audits, governance, and research purposes
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Key Responsibilities
As an Accredited Clinical Coder, your role will involve:
- Making complex judgements on clinical information through:
- Interpreting electronic and paper-based health records
- Comparing clinical data from multiple sources
- Ensuring high accuracy and completeness in clinical coding for local and national reporting
- Assisting with independency for essential mandatory data, including financial and non-financial submissions
- Expected to be an Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC) through completion of the National Clinical Coding Qualification
Professional Interactions & Collaboration
- Interfacing regularly with clinicians, operational staff, and team members
- Personal accountability for own workload management
- Assisting in:
- Training
- Mentoring trainee coders and less experienced team members
- Critical role in maintaining data integrity whilst fostering a positive team environment
About DCHFT’s Culture, Mission & Inclusivity
At DCHFT, we are proud of our commitment to quality patient care and staff development.
Our mission: "To work in partnership to provide high-quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can reach their best." Our vision: "Healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities."
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- Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all under-represented groups, ensuring a truly inclusive environment for all.
- Fair Environment: We emphasise fairness in recruitment, transparency, and a positive workplace culture.
Important Application Information
We understand the benefits of AI tools in drafting applications, but currently observe an increasing overuse of such tools, which may impact your candidacy in the following ways:
- Reduces authenticity and personal individuality in your application.
- Challenges for recruiters when assessing relevance and suitability.
- Law of prior probability (parability & transparency): Applications must reflect an honest and representative picture of your personal experience and skills.
Application Guidance
- Your supporting statement must be in your own words and not generated fully by AI.
- AI can be used to triple-check grammar, readability, and structure, but the content must remain authentic to your experience.
- If the team identifies evidence consistent with misleading AI assistance, we reserve the right to withdraw applications.
Contact for Further Information
For any questions or informal discussions, please contact:
Name: Victoria Stevens Job Title: Clinical Coding Department Manager Email: victoria.stevens@dchft.nhs.uk Telephone: 01305 757646
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