[Hiring] Accredited Clinical Coder @Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Role Description

Would you like to join our Clinical Coding team as an Accredited Clinical Coder? Read on to learn more about this rewarding role and submit your application.

The Clinical Coding service is a part of the Digital & Data Team of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group (UHN) and is responsible for extracting and codifying complex clinical information that describes a patient's diagnostic and procedural healthcare status within an episode of care in a timely manner.

The ability of the UHN Group to accurately record and codify its clinical activity is fundamental to understanding the quality of its clinical services. Our coded data is used by all parts of the Group's business to deliver trusted and high-quality services to patients.

Accredited Clinical Coders are a core component of the Clinical Coding service and have a crucial supporting role in the overall management of the Group as their output directly influences income through the NHS Payment Scheme.

This post attracts a 10% Recruitment & Retention Premium (RRP) payment paid monthly. The RRP is subject to annual review.

As an Accredited Clinical Coder you will:

• Be responsible for codifying complex clinical activity according to all relevant National Clinical Coding Standards and Local Clinical Coding Policies in a timely manner.
• Evidence an expert grasp of National Clinical Coding Standards (evidenced by audit results, maintaining your professional Accredited Clinical Coder status, and attending regular Clinical Coding Standards Refresher courses and other associated training).
• Assist the Clinical Coding Team Leads to support and mentor Associate Clinical Coders and to achieve the submission of codified data in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Accredited Clinical Coder status.
• Expert grasp of National Clinical Coding Standards.

Requirements

• Ability to codify complex clinical activity in a timely manner.
• Experience in maintaining professional status through audits and training.
• Capability to support and mentor Associate Clinical Coders.

Benefits

• 10% Recruitment & Retention Premium (RRP) payment paid monthly.
• Opportunity for professional development through training and refresher courses.

Company Description

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) was formed through the grouping of Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As one group, we are on a journey to improve services for our communities by working collaboratively, modernising the way we deliver care and continually striving for excellence.

• Working together allows us to share expertise, strengthen services, and create greater opportunities.
• UHN welcomes applications from people from all protected groups and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment.
• We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and have achieved the Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
• Our active staff networks support colleagues from all backgrounds and help ensure everyone feels valued here at UHN.