Trainee Clinical Coder in Epsom inEpsom PUBLISHED FRI 11 APR 2025 Jump to job information section
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Job description
Job Summary
Are you ready to embark on an exciting and rewarding career in healthcare?
We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Clinical Coding Department as a Trainee Clinical Coder .
This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to learn, develop, and make a meaningful contribution to patient care and healthcare data management.
As a Trainee Clinical Coder, you'll undergo comprehensive training to develop the skills needed to accurately assign clinical codes using internationally recognized systems such as ICD-10 and OPCS-4 in the form of the Clinical Coding Standards Course (CCSC). Following your training, you'll be supported by experienced Clinical Coders who will guide and mentor you as you refine your expertise and build confidence in your role. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, a passion for learning, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
If you're excited about starting a career in clinical coding and contributing to the accuracy and integrity of healthcare data, we'd love to welcome you to our team!
Main duties of the job
Duties And Responsibilities
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Date posted
April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£31,to £33,665 a year per annum, pro rata inc HCAS Outer
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
343-NN-69883FM-HM
Job locations
St Helier Hospital and Epsom General Hospital
Carshalton and Epsom
KT18 7EG
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Abstract pertinent information from patient case notes and other relevant sources, detailing primary diagnoses, co-morbidities, operations, investigations, and treatments for each care period provided to patients. Utilise knowledge and experience to translate this data into ICD-10 and OPCS-4 codes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to coding conventions. Enter the coded information promptly and accurately into the hospital's Patient Administration System, following established guidelines for International Classification of Diseases and OPCS procedure books.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
Abstract pertinent information from patient case notes and other relevant sources, detailing primary diagnoses, co-morbidities, operations, investigations, and treatments for each care period provided to patients. Utilise knowledge and experience to translate this data into ICD-10 and OPCS-4 codes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to coding conventions. Enter the coded information promptly and accurately into the hospital's Patient Administration System, following established guidelines for International Classification of Diseases and OPCS procedure books.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
St Helier Hospital and Epsom General Hospital<
Are you ready to embark on an exciting and rewarding career in healthcare?
We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Clinical Coding Department as a Trainee Clinical Coder .
This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to learn, develop, and make a meaningful contribution to patient care and healthcare data management.
As a Trainee Clinical Coder, you'll undergo comprehensive training to develop the skills needed to accurately assign clinical codes using internationally recognized systems such as ICD-10 and OPCS-4 in the form of the Clinical Coding Standards Course (CCSC). Following your training, you'll be supported by experienced Clinical Coders who will guide and mentor you as you refine your expertise and build confidence in your role. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, a passion for learning, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
If you're excited about starting a career in clinical coding and contributing to the accuracy and integrity of healthcare data, we'd love to welcome you to our team!
Main duties of the job
Duties And Responsibilities
- The clinical coding team is a busy unit that must consistently deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines. The team's performance directly affects the Trust's revenue recovery and service planning.
- Accurately extract and evaluate all pertinent information regarding a patient's hospital care episode.
- This involves identifying and interpreting complex clinical data, including primary diagnoses, procedures, co-morbidities, and systemic conditions, from paper and electronic records.
- Translate clinical information into ICD-10 and OPCS-4 codes, which are used to create Health Related Groupings (HRGs) under the National Tariff Payment System (NTPS) that in turn determines the Trust's funding from Integrated Care Boards (ICB).
- Coding of clinical data into the Trust's information systems in line with NTPS submission deadlines and local and national coding accuracy standards.
- Attend training sessions and participate in regular coding audits.
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Date posted
April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£31,to £33,665 a year per annum, pro rata inc HCAS Outer
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
343-NN-69883FM-HM
Job locations
St Helier Hospital and Epsom General Hospital
Carshalton and Epsom
KT18 7EG
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Abstract pertinent information from patient case notes and other relevant sources, detailing primary diagnoses, co-morbidities, operations, investigations, and treatments for each care period provided to patients. Utilise knowledge and experience to translate this data into ICD-10 and OPCS-4 codes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to coding conventions. Enter the coded information promptly and accurately into the hospital's Patient Administration System, following established guidelines for International Classification of Diseases and OPCS procedure books.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
Abstract pertinent information from patient case notes and other relevant sources, detailing primary diagnoses, co-morbidities, operations, investigations, and treatments for each care period provided to patients. Utilise knowledge and experience to translate this data into ICD-10 and OPCS-4 codes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to coding conventions. Enter the coded information promptly and accurately into the hospital's Patient Administration System, following established guidelines for International Classification of Diseases and OPCS procedure books.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Knowledge of anatomy & physiology
- AMSPAR
- Medical clerical background
- Good organisation skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet coding deadlines and quality standards
- Solution focused
- Good attitude towards change
- Ability to work with distressing and emotional information
- Team player
- ECDL
- Change management skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Knowledge of anatomy & physiology
- AMSPAR
- Medical clerical background
- Good organisation skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet coding deadlines and quality standards
- Solution focused
- Good attitude towards change
- Ability to work with distressing and emotional information
- Team player
- ECDL
- Change management skills
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
St Helier Hospital and Epsom General Hospital<
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Useful skills for a Trainee Clinical Coder:
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To work as a Trainee Clinical Coder in the UK, you will need a combination of skills, knowledge, and personal attributes. Here are some key skills and qualifications that are beneficial for this role:
Educational Background
1. Relevant Qualifications: Although specific qualifications may vary, having a background in healthcare, life sciences, or a related field can be advantageous. A degree in a health-related subject, such as nursing, medicine, or medical administration, is often beneficial.
Technical Skills
2. Understanding of Medical Terminology: A foundational knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology is crucial for accurately translating clinical information into codes.
3. Familiarity with Coding Systems: Knowledge of coding classifications, such as ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases) and OPCS-4 (Office of Population Censuses and Surveys), is important. Training often covers these systems.
4. Computer Literacy: Proficiency in using computers and familiarity with healthcare information systems is essential, as you will be working with coding software and patient records.
Analytical Skills
5. Attention to Detail: Clinical coding requires high accuracy to ensure proper coding of diagnoses and procedures. Attention to detail is critical to minimize errors.
6. Analytical Thinking: The ability to analyze clinical notes and documentation to extract relevant information for coding accurately is important.
Communication Skills
7. Effective Communication: You will need to collaborate with healthcare professionals and understand clinical discussions. Clear communication skills will help in asking questions and clarifying information when necessary.
8. Written Communication Skills: Good written communication skills are important for documenting coding decisions and ensuring clarity in coded data.
Personal Attributes
9. Organizational Skills: Being organized helps in managing the workload effectively, especially when dealing with large volumes of medical records.
10. Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to address and resolve discrepancies in clinical information and coding challenges is essential.
11. Continuous Learning: A commitment to ongoing learning and professional development is vital, as coding standards and practices may evolve.
Additional Considerations
12. Teamwork and Collaboration: Working as part of a healthcare team requires the ability to collaborate and contribute effectively in a team setting.
13. Confidentiality Understanding: A strong understanding of patient confidentiality and data protection regulations is critical given the sensitive nature of health information.
Training and Development
- Once you secure a trainee position, you will likely receive on-the-job training and possibly pursue professional qualifications in clinical coding, such as those offered by the National Association of Clinical Coders (NACC) or similar organizations.
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