About this role
Job summary
To enable, promote and support the effective use of data through clinical coding, information, knowledge and technology to support and improve health and health care delivery.
Main duties of the job
To ensure accurate and timely completion of coded clinical data on the clinical information system.To assist in assuring that regular audits are undertaken to ensure that coding policies and procedures are being followed resolving issues as they are identified.To assist in ensuring there are comprehensive and effective procedures in place for the consistent provision of quality clinical information.To assist with ensuring all clinical staff are aware of their responsibilities and to assist with any training as appropriate.In line with the GDPR assist clinicians when subject access requests are made.Work with all clinical staff across the sites in developing and promoting both the clinical coding service and the access to SystmOne records service to ensure that it is utilised appropriately and effectively to support the operational efficiency and legalities of the organisation.Ensure that the Clinical Coding Service complies with all current legislation, national and local directives e.g. GDPR/ Access to Health Records, and Information Governance.
About us
BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE
Join our team
We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.
Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!
Access to NHS Pension Annual leave on your Birthday Welcome payment for some posts Refer a friend scheme Training and Development opportunities Flexible Working Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes Up to 33 days annual leave
We have an ambition to become a truly lived experience inclusive employer, changing how we approach staff experience and value personal stories our colleagues bring with them.
We welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who belong to LGBTQIA+ Community and are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and Asexual, people with a disability, neurodivergent applicants and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.
Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached job description person specification for more information and detail about the role
Person Specification
education and training Essential
Good standard of education to 5 GCSE (or equivalent) including English and Maths
knowledge and experience Essential
Summarising of Medical Records. Searches, statistics, gathering of information. Excellent working knowledge of SystmOne and its functions. Excellent working knowledge of Medical Terminology Computer literate Knowledge of READ codes Working knowledge of QOF indicators. Excellent time management skills Experience of read coding. Experience of processing reports and able to pay particular attention to detail and accuracy for completing accurate records Multi-disciplinary/multi agency collaborative working
Desirable
Working within a secure environment NHS Experience
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 Spectrum Community Health CIC
Address HMP Durham
Old Elvet
Durham
DH1 3HU
Employer's website https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)