About this role
Job summary
Band 6 Clinical Coding Validator & Lead Analyst
Full-time | 3 Posts Available £2,500 Recruitment & Retention Premia (pro rata) Hybrid Working | Flexible | Supportive Team Culture
Join Our Growing Clinical Coding Team
We are delighted to be recruiting three full-time Band 6 Clinical Coding Validators and Lead Analysts to join our well-established and forward-thinking Clinical Coding Team.
These roles are ideal for experienced, ACC-qualified coders who are passionate about data quality, confident in coding across a wide range of specialties, and skilled in working collaboratively with clinicians to resolve documentation and coding queries.
Our Trust places a high value on flexibility and work-life balance. Whether you prefer working from home or on site, we are committed to supporting arrangements that help you thrive both professionally and personally.
Main duties of the job
Provide an efficient and high-quality clinical coding service by accurate and timely coding of complex case-mix inpatient Spells for all Trust Specialties
Act as expert Clinical Coder by liaising with Clinicians and Specialty Leads for queries related to source documentation and to validate coding where expertise is required to maximise income
To meet individual coding targets in productivity and accuracy to ensure that the team meets monthly reporting deadlines
Provide specialist coding knowledge to less experienced staff
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Good general education to GCSE level with Maths and English Relevant NVQ3 / A levels or equivalent. To have obtained a Pass in the National Clinical Coding Qualification ACC ( ) Have attended an NHS NHSCS) ( Service Classifications foundation course. Be able to provide evidence of attendance at a nationally approved Refreshe r Training Course within the last three years of employment. Be able to provide evidence of attendance on nationally approved Specialty Workshops. Ongoing relevant experience and development to degree equivalent level.
Desirable
Degree in Sciences/Biology
Experience Essential
Have extensive experience working as a clinical coder following foundation training. Experience of working within the NHS or other relevant Healthcare service
Desirable
Experience of using encoding/Hospital Systems
Skills Essential
Able to provide evidence of a maintained standard of 90% accuracy across all specialties. Able to provide evidence of maintained productivity levels that have met the needs of the current or previous clinical coding post. Profound knowledge of Medical terminology An excellent knowledge of human anatomy & physiology. A knowledge of NHS Information flows. Extensive knowledge of Clinical Coding rules and conventions Knowledge of Payment by Results framework Able to communicate errors and corrections effectively to promote improvement. Able to communicate effectively with peers areas of difficulty, able to raise concerns, listen effectively and appreciate constructive criticism. dentify and use the most effective means of communication methods, with a variety of health professionals including clinicians, nurses, general managers, AD's and at times the Chief Operating officer. At least intermediate level skills in Trust standard PC software (Particularly Microsoft Excel, Word for Windows) Post holder must be computer literate as access to systems, e.g. PAS, Pathology, PACS are essential in the application of clinical codes: although the specific system training will be given. Ability to develop and deliver formal training packages Able to supervise, mentor and develop junior staff Abstraction of coded data from clinical paperwork requires the post holder to have an enquiring and analytical mind. High level of interpersonal skills Influencing skills Negotiating skills Problem solving skills Ability to work to under pressure to meet departmental deadlines whilst having frequent disruption along with being able to keep calm in times of difficult staffing issues Ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision Ability to motivate others Committed to meeting demands of working in a healthcare environment Honest, tolerant and self-motivating Highly motivated in achieving the departments vision. Mature and flexible attitude to work and colleagues from all healthcare backgrounds Team Player Able to deal with exposure to disturbing photographs and graphic detail of abused and terminally ill patients. Commitment to continue to learn and undertake new skills To set and maintain a high personal professional standard
Desirable
Able to provide evidence of a maintained standard of 95% accuracy across all specialties. Able to provide evidence of a maintained standard of 95% accuracy across all specialties. Able to present complex and technical clinical coding rules and standards to a non-coding, technical/professional audience.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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.
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Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address EDGH
Kings Drive
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)