Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Coding
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Home or remote working
- Other
- Job ref
- 407-CORP-6764122
- Employer
- Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Manor Hospital
- Town
- Walsall
- Salary
- Band 5 plus 30% R&R or Band 4 plus 30% R&R
- Closing
- 20/01/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Clinical Coder/Intermediate Clinical Coder
NHS AfC: Band 5
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021
We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.Ìý
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant.Ìý The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community.Ìý As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold.
ÌýRESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
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Job overview
Band 5 Senior Clinical Coder plus 30% R&R Premium
Band 4 Intermediate Clinical Coder
Full or part time hours would be consideredÌý
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Main duties of the job
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is looking for motivated, highly enthusiastic and dynamic Senior or Intermediate Clinical Coder to join our clinical coding team. We are able to offer 37.5 hours per week working over 5 days (Mon to Friday, part time hours would be considered).Ìý flexible working is available, and homeworking is on a rotational basis for Band 5 Senior Clinical Coders.Ìý You will be expected to maintain your clinical coding skills and knowledge. You will have the opportunity to gain experience in other coding roles such as audit, training. and mentoring.Ìý ÌýThe successful candidate must have willingness to learn and embrace new experiences.
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Working for our organisation
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and brand new, state of the art Emergency Department is in the process of being completed.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK – PROFESSIONALISM
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to full job description
For the Senior Clinical Coder position (Band 5 + 30% R&R Premium) the successful candidate must have passed the NCCQ examination. An extensive understanding of International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) and OPCS-4 as well as thorough understanding of national clinical coding standards and conventions is required.
A band 4 intermediate clinical coder position would be considered for any candidates wanting to take theÌý NCCQ examination or awaiting results and with a minimum 2 years recent experience working as a clinical coder within the NHS. Any candidates not wishing to take the NCCQ examination must have a minimum 3 years recent experience within an acute NHS trust clinical coding department.
Candidates must have completed the NHS Digital approved standards / foundation course. Other essential skills include excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with junior clinical coders, auditors and clinicians. If you choose to sit the NCCQ examination, you will be fully supported.
Person specification
qualification
Essential criteria
- • NCCQ (ACC Status) For Band 5 position
- • Standards/Foundation Course for Band 4 position
Desirable criteria
- • Good educational background or equivalent gained through training qualification and experience in related field.
Experience
Essential criteria
- • Proven and in-depth knowledge, experience and understanding of ICD 10 and OPCS 4 coding classifications and standards in the NHS UK environment.
- • Experience of using both paper records and electronic records to extract clinical information for the purpose of clinical coding.
Desirable criteria
- Attendance at clinical coding refresher course every 2-3 years
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- • Sound knowledge of the importance of clinical coding and its uses and an understanding of data quality issues.
Skills
Essential criteria
- • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with a wide range of hospital personnel: Consultants, Clinicians, Secretaries, Ward Clerks and others orally, in writing or electronically in a professional, tactful and courteous manner.
Desirable criteria
- • Answering telephone queries within the department in a polite and professional manner, taking messages where appropriate.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sharon Thorneywork
- Job title
- Head of Clinical Coding
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07922 721172
- Additional information
Sharon Thorneywork, Head of Clinical Coding on 01922 721172 Ext 7649
or
Laura McHugh on 07922 721172 Ext. 6889
or email
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