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Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesCODING
• Accurate abstraction, translation, and input of information from source documents into diagnostic and procedural codes using ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications.
• Liaise with clinicians and departments as appropriate to ensure coding requirements are fulfilled in accordance with national and local standards.
• Clinically code episodes of admitted patient care for the achievement of SUS submission deadlines and in support of the PbR process.
• Improve the quality of coded data by validating specialist areas on a regular basis, providing feedback to department Auditors / Trainer, department Manager and Divisional Managers or Clinicians, as appropriate.
WORKFLOW
• Plan and coordinate workloads to ensure compliance with SUS submission deadlines.
• Identify and evaluate any problem areas regarding the availability of source documents or accuracy of coding.
• Supervise coding staff as required in support of the Assistant Manager.
• Provide cover for peers in the structure as required.
• Act as supervisor for clerical staff and on-site leader for the team, as required.
DEVELOPMENT
• Provide support for staff development through the appraisal process, as required.
• Responsible for maintaining expert knowledge of specialist areas and identifying own development needs.
• Responsible for up-to-date knowledge of coding standards, local policies, and clinical specialties
• Commitment to travelling to and providing feedback from external workshops.
• Support the development of Coders and Trainees
COMMUNICATION
• Become a credible Clinical Coding Lead for the Trust and influence clinician practice with regards to documentation in the clinical record
• Responsible for giving expert advice to Trust staff of all levels and assisting the department management team with corporate queries.
• Make constructive suggestions for service improvement and contribute ideas to improve internal processes.
• Effective communication with a range of staff from other departments within this and other Trusts and constructive management of barriers
• Responsible for effective clinical engagement in specialist fields
OTHER
• Retrieve and collate data from source documents in order to comply with requirements of the Advancing Quality programme.
• Mentor AQ coders as necessary, deal with queries or issues that arise and attend external workshops with regards to the Advancing Quality programme.
• Report errors on the Harris Flex, Evolve and Medicode computer systems.
• Undertake income generation and quality checks provided by internal or external reports.
• Perform any other duties which are commensurate with the responsibility levels of the role.
Person specification
Qualificatiions and Education
Essential criteria
- Educated to A level standard or equivalent.
- ACC qualified or willing to gain on commencement in post
Desirable criteria
- Leadership / Supervisory qualification or experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of Data Protection and Information Governance
- Experience of coding in an Acute Trust setting, including regional specialties
- Expert understanding of ICD / OPCS Classifications
- In depth knowledge of Medical Terminology / Anatomy & Physiology
- Experience of working with various software packages, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Desirable criteria
- Experience of using Harris Flex CPR system, QlikView BI application and Medicode 360 coding system
- Knowledge of HRG and the Payment by Results process
- Experience of meeting with Clinicians / Trust Management
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity or veteran status are encouraged to apply for this post. Our Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available Here
To support you in your application process we've created a What we can offer you guide that shows what you can expect when you join our hospitals. The guide includes links to our strategic aims and objectives as well as our values, development support and rewards and benefits. To help you get the best from your application we've also put together two guides to help you make your application the best it can be. Just click here and here to go through them, or have them open as you complete your application.
We recognise that the recruitment process may present barriers for some and you may need personal adjustments to enable you to participate in our recruitment process. Please make contact with the recruitment team at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable your application for this post.
We are reminded everyday of how important life is, so as part of our Working Smarter pledge we offer a variety of flexible working options and wellbeing support to enable our people to find and maintain the right work-life balance.
If you are applying for a secondment role please ensure you have agreement from your current line manager prior to attending an interview. Also please ensure you have read the LTHTR Secondment Policy. A copy of this can be found on the intranet or by contacting
Please note a young person must be in part-time education or training until they're 18. therefore if you are under 18 we are unable to employ you on a full time basis, unless it is in an apprenticeship role.
If the role you've applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this on your behalf and the cost will be recovered from your salary, either as a one-off payment, or over 3 months. The level of check required depends on the role that you have been offered. Currently the charges are - Basic DBS check £22, Standard DBS check £22 and Enhanced DBS check £42. You should be aware that if you are successful in obtaining a position that requires a DBS check but later withdraw your application, you may be required to reimburse the cost of the DBS check. DBS checks remain free of charge for volunteer positions. The DBS Code of Practice can be accessed here.
In line with guidance from United Kingdom Health Security Agency, all staff and volunteers are required to comply with Trust Infection Prevention and Control processes in relation to safe working. This includes mask wearing and adherence to social distancing at all Trust sites.
NO UNSOLICITED ADVERTISING COMPANY APPROACHES
For more information about the Trust take a look at our Application Guide or visit our website www.jobsincare.com/job/jg5LinQZj You can also keep up to date with us on Facebook, Twitter, Linked In and Instagram.
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
- Job Description / Person Specification (PDF, 432.4KB)
- Creating your best application (PDF, 6.1MB)
- What we can offer you (PDF, 6.7MB)
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
CODING
• Accurate abstraction, translation, and input of information from source documents into diagnostic and procedural codes using ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications.
• Liaise with clinicians and departments as appropriate to ensure coding requirements are fulfilled in accordance with national and local standards.
• Clinically code episodes of admitted patient care for the achievement of SUS submission deadlines and in support of the PbR process.
• Improve the quality of coded data by validating specialist areas on a regular basis, providing feedback to department Auditors / Trainer, department Manager and Divisional Managers or Clinicians, as appropriate.
WORKFLOW
• Plan and coordinate workloads to ensure compliance with SUS submission deadlines.
• Identify and evaluate any problem areas regarding the availability of source documents or accuracy of coding.
• Supervise coding staff as required in support of the Assistant Manager.
• Provide cover for peers in the structure as required.
• Act as supervisor for clerical staff and on-site leader for the team, as required.
DEVELOPMENT
• Provide support for staff development through the appraisal process, as required.
• Responsible for maintaining expert knowledge of specialist areas and identifying own development needs.
• Responsible for up-to-date knowledge of coding standards, local policies, and clinical specialties
• Commitment to travelling to and providing feedback from external workshops.
• Support the development of Coders and Trainees
COMMUNICATION
• Become a credible Clinical Coding Lead for the Trust and influence clinician practice with regards to documentation in the clinical record
• Responsible for giving expert advice to Trust staff of all levels and assisting the department management team with corporate queries.
• Make constructive suggestions for service improvement and contribute ideas to improve internal processes.
• Effective communication with a range of staff from other departments within this and other Trusts and constructive management of barriers
• Responsible for effective clinical engagement in specialist fields
OTHER
• Retrieve and collate data from source documents in order to comply with requirements of the Advancing Quality programme.
• Mentor AQ coders as necessary, deal with queries or issues that arise and attend external workshops with regards to the Advancing Quality programme.
• Report errors on the Harris Flex, Evolve and Medicode computer systems.
• Undertake income generation and quality checks provided by internal or external reports.
• Perform any other duties which are commensurate with the responsibility levels of the role.
Person specification
Qualificatiions and Education
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity or veteran status are encouraged to apply for this post. Our Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available Here
To support you in your application process we've created a What we can offer you guide that shows what you can expect when you join our hospitals. The guide includes links to our strategic aims and objectives as well as our values, development support and rewards and benefits. To help you get the best from your application we've also put together two guides to help you make your application the best it can be. Just click here and here to go through them, or have them open as you complete your application.
We recognise that the recruitment process may present barriers for some and you may need personal adjustments to enable you to participate in our recruitment process. Please make contact with the recruitment team at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable your application for this post.
We are reminded everyday of how important life is, so as part of our Working Smarter pledge we offer a variety of flexible working options and wellbeing support to enable our people to find and maintain the right work-life balance.
If you are applying for a secondment role please ensure you have agreement from your current line manager prior to attending an interview. Also please ensure you have read the LTHTR Secondment Policy. A copy of this can be found on the intranet or by contacting
Please note a young person must be in part-time education or training until they're 18. therefore if you are under 18 we are unable to employ you on a full time basis, unless it is in an apprenticeship role.
If the role you've applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this on your behalf and the cost will be recovered from your salary, either as a one-off payment, or over 3 months. The level of check required depends on the role that you have been offered. Currently the charges are - Basic DBS check £22, Standard DBS check £22 and Enhanced DBS check £42. You should be aware that if you are successful in obtaining a position that requires a DBS check but later withdraw your application, you may be required to reimburse the cost of the DBS check. DBS checks remain free of charge for volunteer positions. The DBS Code of Practice can be accessed here.
In line with guidance from United Kingdom Health Security Agency, all staff and volunteers are required to comply with Trust Infection Prevention and Control processes in relation to safe working. This includes mask wearing and adherence to social distancing at all Trust sites.
NO UNSOLICITED ADVERTISING COMPANY APPROACHES
For more information about the Trust take a look at our Application Guide or visit our website www.jobsincare.com/job/jg5LinQZj You can also keep up to date with us on Facebook, Twitter, Linked In and Instagram.
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
CODING
• Accurate abstraction, translation, and input of information from source documents into diagnostic and procedural codes using ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications.
• Liaise with clinicians and departments as appropriate to ensure coding requirements are fulfilled in accordance with national and local standards.
• Clinically code episodes of admitted patient care for the achievement of SUS submission deadlines and in support of the PbR process.
• Improve the quality of coded data by validating specialist areas on a regular basis, providing feedback to department Auditors / Trainer, department Manager and Divisional Managers or Clinicians, as appropriate.
WORKFLOW
• Plan and coordinate workloads to ensure compliance with SUS submission deadlines.
• Identify and evaluate any problem areas regarding the availability of source documents or accuracy of coding.
• Supervise coding staff as required in support of the Assistant Manager.
• Provide cover for peers in the structure as required.
• Act as supervisor for clerical staff and on-site leader for the team, as required.
DEVELOPMENT
• Provide support for staff development through the appraisal process, as required.
• Responsible for maintaining expert knowledge of specialist areas and identifying own development needs.
• Responsible for up-to-date knowledge of coding standards, local policies, and clinical specialties
• Commitment to travelling to and providing feedback from external workshops.
• Support the development of Coders and Trainees
COMMUNICATION
• Become a credible Clinical Coding Lead for the Trust and influence clinician practice with regards to documentation in the clinical record
• Responsible for giving expert advice to Trust staff of all levels and assisting the department management team with corporate queries.
• Make constructive suggestions for service improvement and contribute ideas to improve internal processes.
• Effective communication with a range of staff from other departments within this and other Trusts and constructive management of barriers
• Responsible for effective clinical engagement in specialist fields
OTHER
• Retrieve and collate data from source documents in order to comply with requirements of the Advancing Quality programme.
• Mentor AQ coders as necessary, deal with queries or issues that arise and attend external workshops with regards to the Advancing Quality programme.
• Report errors on the Harris Flex, Evolve and Medicode computer systems.
• Undertake income generation and quality checks provided by internal or external reports.
• Perform any other duties which are commensurate with the responsibility levels of the role.
Person specification
Qualificatiions and Education
Essential criteria
- Educated to A level standard or equivalent.
- ACC qualified or willing to gain on commencement in post
Desirable criteria
- Leadership / Supervisory qualification or experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of Data Protection and Information Governance
- Experience of coding in an Acute Trust setting, including regional specialties
- Expert understanding of ICD / OPCS Classifications
- In depth knowledge of Medical Terminology / Anatomy & Physiology
- Experience of working with various software packages, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Desirable criteria
- Experience of using Harris Flex CPR system, QlikView BI application and Medicode 360 coding system
- Knowledge of HRG and the Payment by Results process
- Experience of meeting with Clinicians / Trust Management
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity or veteran status are encouraged to apply for this post. Our Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available Here
To support you in your application process we've created a What we can offer you guide that shows what you can expect when you join our hospitals. The guide includes links to our strategic aims and objectives as well as our values, development support and rewards and benefits. To help you get the best from your application we've also put together two guides to help you make your application the best it can be. Just click here and here to go through them, or have them open as you complete your application.
We recognise that the recruitment process may present barriers for some and you may need personal adjustments to enable you to participate in our recruitment process. Please make contact with the recruitment team at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable your application for this post.
We are reminded everyday of how important life is, so as part of our Working Smarter pledge we offer a variety of flexible working options and wellbeing support to enable our people to find and maintain the right work-life balance.
If you are applying for a secondment role please ensure you have agreement from your current line manager prior to attending an interview. Also please ensure you have read the LTHTR Secondment Policy. A copy of this can be found on the intranet or by contacting
Please note a young person must be in part-time education or training until they're 18. therefore if you are under 18 we are unable to employ you on a full time basis, unless it is in an apprenticeship role.
If the role you've applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this on your behalf and the cost will be recovered from your salary, either as a one-off payment, or over 3 months. The level of check required depends on the role that you have been offered. Currently the charges are - Basic DBS check £22, Standard DBS check £22 and Enhanced DBS check £42. You should be aware that if you are successful in obtaining a position that requires a DBS check but later withdraw your application, you may be required to reimburse the cost of the DBS check. DBS checks remain free of charge for volunteer positions. The DBS Code of Practice can be accessed here.
In line with guidance from United Kingdom Health Security Agency, all staff and volunteers are required to comply with Trust Infection Prevention and Control processes in relation to safe working. This includes mask wearing and adherence to social distancing at all Trust sites.
NO UNSOLICITED ADVERTISING COMPANY APPROACHES
For more information about the Trust take a look at our Application Guide or visit our website www.jobsincare.com/job/jg5LinQZj You can also keep up to date with us on Facebook, Twitter, Linked In and Instagram.
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
- Job Description / Person Specification (PDF, 432.4KB)
- Creating your best application (PDF, 6.1MB)
- What we can offer you (PDF, 6.7MB)
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