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Trained/Trainee Clinical Coder • Newport
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Thank you for your interest in the position of Trained/Trainee Clinical Coder in Newport with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.

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1. Can you explain the significance of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) and the OPCS-4 coding systems in clinical coding? Can you explain the significance of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) and the OPCS-4 coding systems in clinical coding?

2. What processes do you follow when abstracting clinical information from patient records? What processes do you follow when abstracting clinical information from patient records?

3. Could you provide an example of a challenging coding case you've encountered and how you resolved it? Could you provide an example of a challenging coding case you've encountered and how you resolved it?

4. How do you ensure accuracy and attention to detail in your coding? How do you ensure accuracy and attention to detail in your coding?

5. What software or tools are you familiar with that support clinical coding, especially regarding WPAS? What software or tools are you familiar with that support clinical coding, especially regarding WPAS?

6. How do you keep yourself updated on changes in coding standards and guidelines within the NHS? How do you keep yourself updated on changes in coding standards and guidelines within the NHS?

7. Describe a time when you had to deal with ambiguous clinical information. How did you approach that situation? Describe a time when you had to deal with ambiguous clinical information. How did you approach that situation?

8. What previous experience do you have in the healthcare sector, and how has it prepared you for this role? What previous experience do you have in the healthcare sector, and how has it prepared you for this role?

9. Have you completed any formal training in clinical coding? If so, what was the most valuable lesson you learned? Have you completed any formal training in clinical coding? If so, what was the most valuable lesson you learned?

10. Can you discuss your experience with specialisation workshops or mandatory refresher courses relevant to clinical coding? Can you discuss your experience with specialisation workshops or mandatory refresher courses relevant to clinical coding?

11. What motivates you to work in clinical coding, and why does this particular role appeal to you? What motivates you to work in clinical coding, and why does this particular role appeal to you?

12. How do you handle workload pressure and deadlines, especially when faced with competing tasks? How do you handle workload pressure and deadlines, especially when faced with competing tasks?

13. Can you discuss a time when you had to work as part of a team to achieve a common goal? What role did you play? Can you discuss a time when you had to work as part of a team to achieve a common goal? What role did you play?

14. What steps do you take to maintain confidentiality and security of data in your work? What steps do you take to maintain confidentiality and security of data in your work?

15. How do you prioritise your workload when faced with multiple demands? How do you prioritise your workload when faced with multiple demands?

16. What is your approach to ongoing professional development, and how do you plan to grow in your role as a Clinical Coder? What is your approach to ongoing professional development, and how do you plan to grow in your role as a Clinical Coder?

17. Given that this role involves supervising trainee coders, how would you approach mentoring someone new to clinical coding? Given that this role involves supervising trainee coders, how would you approach mentoring someone new to clinical coding?

18. Can you describe how you have effectively communicated complex information to non-specialists in your previous roles? Can you describe how you have effectively communicated complex information to non-specialists in your previous roles?

19. What strategies do you use to foster a collaborative environment within a coding team? What strategies do you use to foster a collaborative environment within a coding team?

20. How comfortable are you with home working once you are established in this role? What would be your approach to managing your time effectively while working remotely? How comfortable are you with home working once you are established in this role? What would be your approach to managing your time effectively while working remotely?

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Role: Trained/Trainee Clinical Coder in Newport

Interviewed on Monday 7 April 2025 at 12:39.

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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nTrained/Trainee Clinical Coder with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in Newport, Wales, United Kingdom\n\nWe encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English. If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly. Please check your email account regularly . Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working. Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process Job Overview We are currently recruiting 2 Clinical Coders to join our busy Clinical Coding department at the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. We welcome applications from both Clinical Coders and inexperienced Clinical Coders. An inexperienced Clinical Coder will commence on a band 3 and must be prepared to commit to the training and development required to become a qualified Clinical Coder. Upon completion of an in-house rotation across all specialties and attainment of either the NCCQ (National Clinical Coding Qualification) or Equivalent internal assessment they will then go onto the bottom spine point of a band 4. Successful applicants will undertake their training at the Royal Gwent Hospital, after completion of training, the applicant will be expected to work at any location within the Health Board. The successful applicant will join our large clinical coding team and will be responsible for accurately assigning clinical codes to reflect patients’ diagnosis and operative and intervention procedures using an international coding classification. If you feel you could make a contribution to the clinical coding department and would like to benefit from the development opportunities that exist, we would like to hear from you. There is an element of home working once working independently, if desired. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Main duties of the job Clinical Coding is a complex role of abstracting and analysing complex clinical information from a patient’s health record, including electronic discharge summaries, nursing notes and diagnostic tests including imaging, in order to assign classification codes. The post holder will be responsible for accurately assigning clinical codes from ICD-10 and OPCS-4 to reflect patients’ diagnoses, operative and intervention procedures. Clinical Coding provides vital information to support improvements in patient care, supporting clinical purpose such as clinical audit, clinical governance, outcome measurements, treatment outcomes and statistical purposes to support research, aetiology studies, health trends, epidemiology studies, clinical indicators and casemix planning. The importance of accurate data is widely recognised across the NHS. Clinically coded data derived from the coding service plays and integral part in the management of hospitals and services. Working for our organisation Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Qualifications Essential criteria Educated to GCSE Level Grade C or above (or equivalent) Attainment of National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) Desirable criteria Biology qualification - any level. ECDL Successful completion of approved NHS Clinical Classifications Service (CCS) clinical coding training Knowledge/Skills Essential criteria Excellent knowledge in the application of ICD10 and OPCS 4 classifications A full understanding on medical records contents and medical records functions A broad and in depth knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy and physiology IT skills in the use of Microsoft word and excel A good working knowledge of WPAS Ability to supervise trainee coders Understanding of human anatomy and physiology Understanding of data confidentiality Attention to detail Good concentration span Good keyboard skills Good communication skills Desirable criteria WPAS trained Analytical skills Good organisational skills Advanced IT skills Experience Essential criteria Regular attendance of Speciality workshops and mandatory refresher course Proficient in coding across all specialities Working to deadlines Ability to prioritise own workload Desirable criteria Experience in a health records or health care environment Personal "}