About this role
Job summary
As an established Clinical Coder, you will play a key role in supporting the department in the accurate and timely coding of clinical activity. This will include managing a speciality portfolio and carrying out the coding function in line with local and national standards, rules and conventions. In joining a dynamic and supportive team this provides an exciting opportunity to not only enhance your coding skills and career through a supportive framework but also engage with clinical services and range of stakeholders across the Trust.
The coding team have an established track record for delivering high quality coding within an infrastructure that provides for inclusion, joined up working and a collaborative approach, marking an ideal opportunity for someone looking to be a part of this success and make a difference.
Please note that this is a fully remote working role and there is an additional 10% of salary paid for possession of the National Clinical Coding Qualification in addition to the 20% inner London HCAS. Previous applicants need not apply until 6 months after their last interview.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Coding Liaison Officer will be responsible for coding a range of specialties to a complex level in line with the needs of the service and under the guidance of their Specialist coder and Team manager. This will include effectively planning and configuring their work in a way that provides for both efficient and accurate outcomes both independently and as part of a team.
Ongoing engagement with clinical divisions is key to ensuring symmetry between clinician and coder, enhancing the understanding amongst clinical teams in regard to information required by coding, its use and purpose and the pivotal role that they play within the process. Therefore, this role will include fostering good working relationships with clinical leads, attending clinical forums where required and providing an effective interface between clinical teams and the service.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications Essential
oACC** national qualification or equivalent experience oDemonstrated medical terminology and anatomy knowledge
Experience Desirable
o3 years Clinical Coding experience, minimum
Personal Qualities Essential
oDemonstrates a high level of interpersonal skills able to liaise with multi-disciplinary teams using various methods of communication oAbility to challenge, question and clarify by reasonable argument to a satisfactory resolution of issues oAbility to act as a lead coder for your specialities oAbility to act as a mentor for trainee coders oDemonstrated ability to support, adapt and participate to changing circumstances oDemonstrated interest and motivation in position oFriendly and approachable oUnderstanding of equality & diversity oUnderstanding of the requirement of patient confidentiality
Other requirements, including: Essential
oDemonstrate commitment to development oTo demonstrate accountability for relevant equipment and resources within designated work areas
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address UCLH
250 Euston Road
London
NW1 2PG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)