Clinical Coder Band 4 - HDFT.

The work involves extracting relevant information from patient records, discussing queries with clinicians, other clinical coding team members, or the National Classifications Service, and then translating the diagnosis and procedures into codes using standard national classifications (ICD10 and OPCS 4), adhering to all national standards and conventions. The information Coders produce is used to report on patient outcomes, improve patient care and ensure that the Trust is appropriately paid for the treatments provided to patients admitted to hospital.

To fulfil this important role you will need to be experienced in Clinical Coding and hold the UK ACC qualification. You will need to exhibit excellent logical and analytical skills, demonstrate sound judgement in translating often complex patient records. Flexible in your approach you must be able to work as part of a team to tight deadlines. You must have knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology, good IT skills and the ability to work to a high degree of accuracy with attention to detail. Dependant upon experience, there maybe an opportunity to adopt a hybrid (home/office) working pattern. This can be discussed further at interview., Essential

• A minimum of 1 year in a clinical coding position in the NHS
• Experience of working in a pressurised environment to tight deadlines
Knowledge Essential
• Knowledge of governance principles and practices
• Ability to consider complex facts or issues producing analysis
• Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomical and physiological terms
• Expert knowledge of clinical coding principles
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels
• Developed specialist knowledge across the range of clinical coding services
• Knowledge of clinical coding software
Desirable
• Knowledge and experience of HDFT patient systems
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access and Powerpoint
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
• Accredited Clinical Coding Qualification (ACC)
Experience Essential
• A minimum of 1 year in a clinical coding position in the NHS
• Experience of working in a pressurised environment to tight deadlines
Knowledge Essential
• Knowledge of governance principles and practices
• Ability to consider complex facts or issues producing analysis
• Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomical and physiological terms
• Expert knowledge of clinical coding principles
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels
• Developed specialist knowledge across the range of clinical coding services
• Knowledge of clinical coding software
Desirable
• Knowledge and experience of HDFT patient systems
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access and Powerpoint
  
  Working for the organisation
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
• An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
No matter what role you join us in at #teamHDFT, you can be assured of a warm welcome. Our teams always show professionalism of the highest standard, putting patient care at the centre of everything we do, whether they are working in our hospital services, providing support to clinical services or in our community teams.