Opportunity to work in the healthcare sector and contribute to patient care through accurate clinical coding.
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, offering generous retirement benefits along with support for dependants.
Competitive holiday entitlement, starting at 27 days and increasing to 33 days based on NHS service duration.
Potential for a generous relocation package to assist with moving expenses for hard-to-fill positions.
Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support on various personal and professional issues.
Availability of diverse learning and development opportunities to enhance professional skills and career progression.
Great team environment with opportunities to build relationships across departments within the Trust.
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Clerical Officer to join their Clinical Coding Team within Digital and Information Services. The role primarily involves supporting Clinical Coders by managing case notes and other documents essential for accurate coding of inpatient and day case episodes, which is crucial for the Trust's income. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills and an ability to build relationships across departments, as well as be able to manage the transport and manual handling of case notes while adhering to strict deadlines.
In addition to clerical tasks such as handling inquiries, processing routine documents, and maintaining appointment systems in the absence of a Receptionist, the successful applicant will also input and retrieve data from computerized databases. The position offers various employee benefits, including a generous pension scheme, holiday entitlement that increases with service, relocation support, and access to professional development opportunities. Interested candidates are encouraged to address how they meet the qualifications in their application.
In addition to clerical tasks such as handling inquiries, processing routine documents, and maintaining appointment systems in the absence of a Receptionist, the successful applicant will also input and retrieve data from computerized databases. The position offers various employee benefits, including a generous pension scheme, holiday entitlement that increases with service, relocation support, and access to professional development opportunities. Interested candidates are encouraged to address how they meet the qualifications in their application.
Opportunity to work in the healthcare sector and contribute to patient care through accurate clinical coding.
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, offering generous retirement benefits along with support for dependants.
Competitive holiday entitlement, starting at 27 days and increasing to 33 days based on NHS service duration.
Potential for a generous relocation package to assist with moving expenses for hard-to-fill positions.
Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support on various personal and professional issues.
Availability of diverse learning and development opportunities to enhance professional skills and career progression.
Great team environment with opportunities to build relationships across departments within the Trust.
Do you have an eye for detail? Are you an excellent team player? We are looking for an enthusiastic and conscientious Clerical Officer to join the Clinical Coding Team within Digital and Information Services.
The Clinical Coding team are responsible for coding all inpatient and day case episodes within the Trust, working to strict monthly deadlines, as coded data directly affects the income received by the Trust.
The post holder will work as part of a small team, responsible for the provision of a robust support service to the Clinical Coders, by ensuring that case notes and other documents needed for coding are made available, thereby contributing to the accuracy and timeliness of coding within the Trust.
The successful candidate will be an effective communicator and act as an ambassador for the department, building and maintaining relationships outside the department to ensure smooth running of the clerical support service. The post holder will also be responsible for ensuring that case notes are returned to the appropriate areas within agreed time limits, after completion of clinical coding.
The post involves transporting and manual handling of large volumes of case notes and using initiative in working to strict monthly deadlines. Applicants should highlight how they meet the criteria through their employment history, qualifications and within their supporting information.
To be responsible for the management of casenotes relating to outstanding clinical coding office, this will involve:
Our Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Andrew Bilton Job title: Clinical Coding Team Manager Email address: Telephone number:
Lewis Willett
Clinical Coding Team
The Clinical Coding team are responsible for coding all inpatient and day case episodes within the Trust, working to strict monthly deadlines, as coded data directly affects the income received by the Trust.
The post holder will work as part of a small team, responsible for the provision of a robust support service to the Clinical Coders, by ensuring that case notes and other documents needed for coding are made available, thereby contributing to the accuracy and timeliness of coding within the Trust.
The successful candidate will be an effective communicator and act as an ambassador for the department, building and maintaining relationships outside the department to ensure smooth running of the clerical support service. The post holder will also be responsible for ensuring that case notes are returned to the appropriate areas within agreed time limits, after completion of clinical coding.
The post involves transporting and manual handling of large volumes of case notes and using initiative in working to strict monthly deadlines. Applicants should highlight how they meet the criteria through their employment history, qualifications and within their supporting information.
- Identifying episodes of care that require clinical coding using the Trust’s Core Patient Database (CPD) and printing backlog lists using Microsoft Excel
- The collection and delivery of casenotes to and from wards and departments throughout the hospital.
- Scanning inpatient documentation where required
- Receive general enquiries,from, patients, visitors, staff and others, both internal and external, resolving routine enquiries where appropriate or making judgements on the most relevant referral point.
- Undertake basic Clerical tasks, such as, for example, production and issuing of already prepared standard and routine letters, distribution of incoming/outgoing post, filing, retrieval of files, photocopying and completion of standard Forms/Returns including the ordering of stock and supplies.
- May be required to type/word process routine letters and other appropriate documents. In the absence of a designated Receptionist, to maintain, or contribute to, the Department/Area’s appointments system.
- Input data to relevant computerised databases, and interrogate such databases for standard information
Our Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Andrew Bilton Job title: Clinical Coding Team Manager Email address: Telephone number:
Lewis Willett
Clinical Coding Team
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To work as a Clerical Officer in the UK, you typically need a combination of administrative, communicative, and IT skills. Here are the key skills that are often required or beneficial for this role:
1. Organizational Skills: Ability to maintain files, records, and documents in an orderly manner, and to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
2. Attention to Detail: Accuracy is crucial in data entry and record-keeping, as clerical officers often deal with sensitive information.
3. IT Skills: Proficiency in using office software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with databases and other office equipment.
4. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary for interacting with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
5. Customer Service Skills: Ability to deal courteously and effectively with members of the public and respond to inquiries.
6. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify issues and find effective solutions can be helpful in managing day-to-day office challenges.
7. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and manage one's own time effectively in a busy work environment.
8. Teamwork: Ability to work well within a team and support colleagues in achieving common goals.
9. Confidentiality and Discretion: Understanding the importance of confidentiality, especially when handling sensitive personal information.
10. Basic Numeracy Skills: Ability to perform basic arithmetic, which is often necessary for handling invoices, budgets, and financial records.
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