Band 4 Advanced Clinical Coder

Job Summary

Advanced Clinical Coder -- Band 4 (2 Posts)

28,392 - 31,157 (These posts attract a 20% RRP, reviewed annually)

Full Time -- Hybrid/Remote

University Hospital Birmingham is seeking two experienced and motivated Band 4 Clinical Coders to join our Clinical Coding Department. These full-time positions offer an excellent opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high quality coded clinical data across a large and diverse acute Trust.

Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required

The post holders will be responsible for producing accurate, complete, and timely clinical coding in accordance with national standards and Trust policies. Working across a broad range of specialties, you will interpret complex clinical documentation and ensure that coded data supports effective patient care, service planning, and statutory reporting.

Essential Criteria:

The post holders will be responsible for producing accurate, complete, and timely clinical coding in accordance with national standards and Trust policies. Working across a broad range of specialties, you will interpret complex clinical documentation and ensure that coded data supports effective patient care, service planning, and statutory reporting.

Essential Criteria:

Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC) qualification, or evidence of equivalent proven competence

Demonstrable experience coding within an acute hospital environment

Strong interpretive skills with meticulous attention to detail

Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines and performance targets

Commitment to maintaining up to date knowledge of national coding standards and participating in ongoing professional development

About Us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job Description

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

GSCE (a--c) or equivalent ACC or proven equivalent level of knowledge.

Experience

Essential

Significant coding experience.

Desirable

National Coding Accreditation (ACC). Able to code complex specialties.

Additional Criteria

Essential

Excellent verbal/non verbal communication. Skills to include face to face and telephone skills. To resolve sensitive and non-routine issues. Ability to deal with conflicting demands. Self-motivated - able to work independently to prioritise and manage own workload. Ability to use judgement and decision-making skills. Ability to work effectively under pressure and to prioritise important tasks to tight deadlines whilst ensuring quality standards are maintained. Tactful and able to build good working relations. Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously. Able to share knowledge Good communicator Team Player Reliable Accurate

Desirable

Show initiative Flexible Adaptable Computer Skills (Microsoft)

For Help With Your Application, Contact:

Cheryl Cottrell

cheryl.cottrell@uhb.nhs.uk

07876102528

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28392.00 to £31157.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time, Flexible Working, Home or Remote Working

Reference number

304-1099345

Job locations

Yardley Court

11-13 Frederick Road, Edgbaston

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 1JD

Attachments

Job Description

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