Clinical Coder Opportunity in Bath

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic clinical coder to join our well-established but progressive team here in Bath.

Applications are welcomed from both ACC-accredited Clinical Coders and those with clinical coding experience who are working towards professional accreditation. We provide a supportive development programme to help candidates achieve the National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ), with the opportunity to progress to a Band 5 Clinical Coder position upon successful qualification and demonstration of the required competencies.

You will work independently, using your initiative to ensure accurate and timely submission of coded data is achieved. You will be empowered to share your expertise whilst mentoring others and will be well supported by our teams.

We are seeking a coder who applies a questioning approach in their pursuit of data quality whilst efficiently and tenaciously adhering to national clinical coding standards. You will be equally committed to meeting productivity targets and deadlines and will be motivated by success in these areas.

The hospital has transitioned to a fully electronic patient record - you will not only be adept at using healthcare/IT systems but be keen to explore what further opportunities and improvements digitisation can provide.

The trust supports a positive work/life balance and our team work flexibly; the option to work on site, remotely or hybrid will be available to the successful candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Abstract and code all inpatient/day case episodes using ICD-10 and OPCS-4, applying national and international rules and conventions to agreed standards.
• Ensure that clinical data is entered onto the Trust’s information system for every episode of inpatient care within an agreed timeframe from discharge.
• Ensure adherence to national procedures and guidelines for clinical coding.
• Ensure adherence to local procedures for clinical coding relating to individual specialties/consultants.
• Work under pressure to meet local/national deadlines.
• Liaise with medical staff on queries relating to clinical information and case notes.
• Liaise with clinical coding porter, medical secretaries, medical records personnel and ward personnel regarding access to case notes.
• Attend all nationally and locally required training for the use of ICD10 and OPCS4 coding standards.
• Raise any coding issues requiring resolution either locally or through NHS Digital with the Team Manager or Professional Lead.
• Identify and address any concerns around data quality relating to the recording of inpatient episodes on the hospital computer system.
• Attend Trust meetings as required.
• Work closely with clinicians and managers to resolve any issues in the clinical coding process.
• Assist the clinical coding auditor / trainer with regard to internal audit and processes.
• Act as mentor to junior coders.
• Perform any other relevant duties as required.