About this role
Job summary
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) is seeking an experienced and motivated Qualified Clinical Coder to join our supportive and highly skilled Clinical Coding Team.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a service that supports patient care, national reporting requirements, and the Trust's financial sustainability. You'll be part of a forward-thinking department that values accuracy, quality, and continuous improvement, helping to ensure the healthcare provided across our hospitals is accurately recorded and represented.
Working remotely, with the option of hybrid or on-site working, you'll code a wide range of specialties across Trust.
You will accurately code inpatient and day-case activity, support data quality initiatives and mortality reviews, develop specialist knowledge, mentor trainee coders, and work closely with clinicians and colleagues to maintain high standards of coding quality.
Applicants must hold the ACC qualification, have significant coding experience within an acute NHS Trust, evidence of a recent coding refresher course, and excellent analytical, organisational, communication, and digital skills.
We offer flexible working, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to further your career within a supportive and innovative team.
Join us and play a key role in ensuring the care we provide is accurately recorded, recognised, and valued.
Main duties of the job
Clinically coded data is used to record hospital activity for financial accountability purposes. Diseases and other health information can be extracted, measured and monitored in order to inform service planning and development, with the ultimate aim of improving the health and health care of the users of the Trust's services.
Clinical Coders areresponsible for the accurate and timely recording of clinical data to support the Trust's clinical and business requirements and for regional and National Health Service statistics.
The post holder will be required to work as a member of a team to provide an efficient clinical coding service working to established systems and procedures.
They will screen medical records, discharge summaries and other data sources to extract clinical information relevant to a patient's episode of care and turn this into structured diagnostic and procedure data using International Classification of Diseases (ICD 10) and Office of the Population of Censuses and Surveys (OPCS 4) coding standards.
They will also communicate and liaise effectively with clinicians, nursing staff, other professionals and departments, both internal and external, across all specialties.
About us
Why Choose One LSC and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust:
A vibrant, diverse, and inclusive healthcare community Cutting-edge facilities and technology Opportunities for continuous professional development A culture that values and recognizes your contributions
We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications Essential
Minimum A level qualification or equivalent qualification or equivalent knowledge. National Clinical Coding Qualification or equivalent experience (as per guidance from NHS Connecting for Health). Undertaken the Clinical Coding Foundation Course Up to date with Clinical Coding Refresher Courses
Desirable
Qualification or experience in science or healthcare environment. European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
Experience Essential
The principles of Clinical Coding Knowledge of the importance of confidentiality, Data Protection Act and Caldicott Principles Significant knowledge of anatomy and physiology and medical terminology Significant knowledge of clinical coding requirements and standards
Skills, ability and knowledge Essential
Ability to motivate others within the coding team, on wards and other clinical staff to ensure coding standards are met Ability to recognise poor quality data and development of improvement actions Able to use Microsoft applications i.e. word, excel Ability to correctly code a number of clinical specialties and morecomplex specialties Ability to provide coding advice and support to less experienced coding officers. Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail Ability to communicate with colleagues at different levels i.e. multi-disciplinary teams Ability to explain complex coding terminology to a variety of contacts and stakeholders in order that they clearly understand coding requirements. Ability to overcome barriers to engagement of stakeholders by using persuasive communications.
Desirable
Participation in Clinical Coding Audits
Personal Qualities Essential
Ability to work on own initiative to prioritise and plan workloads. Able to work accurately under pressure to meet deadlines. Effective and supportive Team player A flexible approach to working hours Ability to maintain and develop own skills and knowledge. Monitors own targets/performance Self-motivated Adaptable to change Ability to manage difficult situations confidently.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Ashton Road
Lancaster
LA1 4RP
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)