Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
A&E Coder
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A&E Coding Team Role – Wansbeck General Hospital
Working at: Wansbeck General Hospital Woodhorn Lane Ashington Northumberland NE63 9JJ
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated team player to join our existing A&E Coding Team.
This role involves working to strict deadlines to provide an A&E coding service across our entire Trust, including:
- Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital
- Wansbeck General Hospital
- North Tyneside General Hospital
- Hexham General Hospital
- Alnwick Infirmary
- Berwick Infirmary
- Haltwhistle War Memorial Hospital
Key Responsibilities
The post-holder will be responsible for:
- Abstracting and analysing clinical information from a variety of electronic systems
- Translating clinical data accurately into diagnostic codes, investigations, and treatments
- Entering patient data accurately and timely onto the Trust’s ECS system
- Dealing with day-to-day enquiries
- Liaising with clinical and administrative staff at various levels
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Person Specification
Essential
- Educated to GCSE standard
- Strong communication skills
- Effective keyboard skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Proficiency in working to tight deadlines
Desirable
- Experience in A&E coding or similar clinical coding roles
- Familiarity with systems such as:
- PAS (Patient Administration System)
- ICE (Integrated Clinical Environment)
- Nerve Centre
- Clinical Noting
- Mediviewer
- Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology, as well as Medical Terminology
Support & Training
- Full support and continuous training will be provided as required
Under our Northumbria Way, we proudly belong to one of the leading NHS trusts in England. We manage three major hospital sites and multiple community hospitals and clinics across Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering the largest geographical area of any NHS Trust in the UK.
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Location Perks
Live and work in an area known for:
- Cleanest air
- Cost-effective living
- Vibrant nightlife
- Some of the best schools
- A rich history right on your doorstep
Next Steps
For further details and to arrange informal visits, contact:
Name: Joanne Atkinson Job Title: A&E Coding Team Leader Email: joanne.atkinson@nhct.nhs.uk Telephone: 01670 529949
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