Clinical Coding Officer

Job overview

*** Previous applicants need not apply***

Job Overview

To extract, analyse, translate and data entry complex medical patient care records into diagnostic and procedural coding in an accurate and timely manner adhering to the Trusts deadlines.

The post holder should be able to demonstrate a high level of communication skills, excellent organisational and time management skills and the ability to work accurately under pressure to meet deadlines.

All necessary and relevant training will be provided to the post holder to enable them to carry out all roles and responsibilities of the post.

**Please note that candidates must be available on the 31st July and 1st August for open day and interviews.**

Main duties of the job

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.

All coding to be completed by the 2nd working of each month for the previous month following discharge to support payment by results with the assistance of the Clinical Coding Assistant Manager when necessary, and in line with department procedure.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

An excellent development opportunity has arisen for keen, enthusiastic, highly motivated individuals to join our Clinical Coding Team at Liverpool NHS Foundation Trust.

Ideally we are looking to recruit an ACC qualified Clinical Coder, however we recognise that there is a shortage of people who hold this specialist qualification. We would therefore encourage candidates who are interested in becoming a Trainee Clinical Coder to apply. Those appointed to a trainee position will be appointed in accordance with annex 21 of the AFC terms and conditions and the salary will be paid as a percentage of the top of the band dependant upon the length of training.

As a department we can offer clinical coders a comprehensive training and development structure through strong leadership, an in-house training programme delivered through Terminology and Classifications Delivery Service Approved Clinical Coding Trainer’s, and CPD for clinical coders and ACC coders, developing existing skills and learning new ones.

As a trainee clinical coder you will ideally have previous experience of working within an acute hospital environment and possess excellent IT and communication skills. Over a period of 2-3 years, you will embark on an extensive training & mentorship programme, including working towards & attaining the National Clinical Coding Qualification (ACC), to become a fully qualified Band 4 clinical coder.

The department offers a flexible approach to working patterns to promote a healthy work/life balance. Home working up to 2 days per week is available by request dependent on level of experience.

The Clinical Coding Department is based over three sites; Aintree, Broadgreen and the Royal site. On occasions you may be required to travel across sites.