Senior Clinical Coder • Chester Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nSenior Clinical Coder with Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Chester\n\n See Job Description for further details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £23 (standard) or £43 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first three months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application. Working Full Time - 37.5 Hours per Week An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Clinical Coder to join the Clinical Coding Team at The Countess of Chester Foundation NHS Trust. Applicants will already be ACC qualified and either have experience of supervising staff or looking to take the next steps in to management. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is a team player with excellent communication skills as well as a proven track record of problem solving and negotiation. The post holder will need to work closely with the Clinical Coding Management Team to promote clinical engagement and raise the profile of Clinical Coding in the Trust. You will be responsible for delivering high standards of accuracy across the team and ensuring that coding deadlines are met. Hybrid remote/onsite working arrangement with flexible working hours. Informal enquiries and visits to the department are encouraged. Please contact: Michael Jones, Data Quality and Clinical Coding Manager on 01244 366285 or by emailingmichaeljones4@nhs.net To undertake clinical coding as required throughout the month with an average coding rate of five FCEs per hour per day, with coding accuracy at a minimum of 95%, in line with the IG toolkit level 3 standards for experienced coders with ACC qualification. To have a proactive and positive approach in working with consultants and clinicians to ensure that sufficient code-able information is clearly provided in case notes to enable high levels of data quality. To manage your own day to day workload including the supervision of staff and allocation of work within own area. To mentor Trainee coders and ensure that they follow the Clinical Coding Training Programme and attend the Standards course. "}