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- 19/06/2025 23:59
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Clinical Coding Specialty Leads
NHS AfC: Band 6
Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”
We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice
Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
We are currently looking to recruit 4 Clinical Coding Specialty Leads (ACC) to join our centralised Clinical Coding Team, committed to providing accurate and timely coded data, for use by the Trust and secondary users. You will be responsible for ensuring high standards of coding accuracy, efficiency and compliance with national guidelines. This is a permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week) office based/ hybrid or home based clinical coding role.
There is a requirement to attend the Royal Berkshire Hospital site in Reading on an ad-hoc basis at the request of the management team.
Candidates will be required to demonstrate an extensive understanding of ICD-10 5th Edition and OPCS 4.10 classifications, as well as a thorough understanding of National Clinical Coding standards and conventions. All applicants will need to possess the Accredited Clinical Coding qualification and have experience of clinical coding across a wide range of specialities in an acute NHS Trust setting. A good knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology is also required.
The NCCQ (National Clinical Coding Qualification) is preferred and considered essential to apply for this post; however, we are open to considering applicants who have relevant experience but do not hold the qualification.
Candidates will be required to take and pass a 2 hour practical clinical coding assessment should they reach the second stage of the interview process.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
- Hold the NCCQ (National Clinical Coding Qualification) and demonstrate extensive expert knowledge of complex clinical coding across all specialities
- Have extensive experience in all aspects of clinical coding practice
- Conduct clinical coding across all specialities in accordance with all local and national policies, conventions and guidelines
- Conduct clinical engagement in conjunction with senior clinicians, service leads and other trust staff
- Become a subject matter expert for their given clinical speciality and act as first point of contact for coding queries for that speciality for the coding department.
- Liaise with clinicians regarding the quality of, and interpretation of complex clinical documents via the electronic clinical record
- Validate complex clinical and coded data with senior clinicians in order to ensure accurate reimbursement for the trust and robust data quality
- Attend regular clinical governance and clinical validation meetings with appropriate clinicians
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Diversity is what makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents documents linked to this vacancy.
For any further questions in regards to this role please contact Tamzyn Case, [email protected]
Manyleb y person
Essential
Meini prawf hanfodol
- NCCQ qualified or at least 6 years clinical coding experience
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience gained
- Educated to diploma level or equivalent experience ideally in a biology or physiology background
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomical and physiological terms acquired through work-based training
Essential
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Previous experience of working in a clinical coding setting in a large organisation
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
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Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Tamzyn Case
- Teitl y swydd
- Training & Data Assurance Manager, Clinical Coding
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 0118 322 8176
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