University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Clinical Coder
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Band 4 Clinical Coder (37.5 hours per week)
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Clinical Coding Department at University Hospitals of Leicester. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 4 Clinical Coder (37.5 hours per week) to join our established and professional Clinical Coding Team. Flexible working arrangements are available, including the option for home working.
About the Role
The Clinical Coding service is a part of the Digital Division of the University Hospitals of Leicester and is responsible for extracting and codifying complex clinical information that describes a patient's diagnostic and procedural healthcare status within an episode of care in a timely manner.
The ability of UHL to accurately record and codify its clinical activity is fundamental to understanding the quality of its clinical services. Our coded data is used by all parts of the Trusts business to deliver trusted and high-quality services to patients.
Clinical Coders are a core component of the Clinical Coding service and have a crucial supporting role in the overall management of the Trust as their output directly influences income through the NHS Payment Scheme.
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Main Duties
- Extraction of complex clinical information from the health record on discharge of the patient and translation of medical terminology using ICD10 and OPCS4 into a form that can be tabulated, aggregated and sorted for statistical analysis, applying national and international rules and conventions to agreed standards.
- Training and workshops will be provided by our team of Trainers.
- All coders will attend workshops on a regular basis to enable them keep up to date with any changes within clinical coding and support learning skills and development.
About The University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
Our Strategy
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
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We Have Four Primary Goals
- High-quality care for all,
- Being a great place to work,
- Partnerships for impact, and
- Research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- We are compassionate,
- We are proud,
- We are inclusive, and
- We are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Lorna Monteiro
- Job title: Clinical Coding CMG Lead
- Email address: lorna.monteiro@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 07814 075754
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