About this role
Job summary
Oxford University Hospital NHS Trust is investing in its Clinical Coding Department and is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Clinical Coder to join our well-established team. This flexible home-based role offers the opportunity to work as part of a supportive and knowledgeable team, contributing to the delivery of high-quality coded clinical data within a busy acute healthcare environment.
You will have the opportunity to work across a diverse and complex casemix, providing a stimulating environment in which to maintain and develop expert coding skills.
Experienced Clinical coders who are currently employed as a Band 4 and are working towards the NCCQ will progress to a Band 5 upon sucessfully passing the examination.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will demonstrate a high level of clinical coding knowledge and accuracy, with excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to their work. You will be able to manage competing priorities, work effectively under pressure and contribute positively as part of a team working to tight deadlines. A sound understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology is essential, alongside strong IT and communication skills. The role will involve liaison with clinicians to clarify clinical information and support accurate coding.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will demonstrate a high level of clinical coding knowledge and accuracy, with excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to their work. You will be able to manage competing priorities, work effectively under pressure and contribute positively as part of a team working to tight deadlines. A sound understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology is essential, alongside strong IT and communication skills. The role will involve liaison with clinicians to clarify clinical information and support accurate coding.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualifications
Skills Essential
Skills
Experience Essential
Experience
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge
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.
Employer details Employer name Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address John Radcliffe
Clinical Coding Office, Level 3 Academic block, John Radcliffe Hospital Oxford
Oxford
OX3 9DU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)