Senior Clinical Coder

If you have submitted an application within the last 3 months you need not apply.

We have a vacancy for an experienced qualified Clinical Coder to join our expanding clinical coding team.

We are passionate about supporting staff with personal development and would have a training plan that aligns to individual needs.

we are looking for someone who is forward thinking, who has experience in coding multiple specialities. Willing to lead and develop trainee staff and support a work programme of clinical engagement.

You must be able to demonstrate expert knowledge in the National Clinical Coding Rules and conventions , along with good understanding of medical terminology and anatomy.

• The post holder’s key responsibility is to abstract complex clinical information from the patient’s health record on discharge and translate the medical terminology into alpha- numerical codes using the International Classification of Diseases (ICD 10) for diagnoses, and the OPCS Classification of interventions and procedures in compliance with national clinical coding standards and guidelines.
• Participate in the training and mentorship of less experienced coders and assist with problem resolution.
• Day to day mentoring, allocating work to trainees, sharing expert knowledge to achieve maximum coding assurance.
• Participate in the delivery of clinical coding awareness and engagement sessions, including recruitment evenings.
• To liaise with other departments including clinicians, medical secretaries, nursing staff, medical records team, and ward clerk to promote confidence and awareness in clinical coded data.
  
  

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care, child health, maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.

We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

We welcome all applicants and assess all job applications based on knowledge, skills and experience needed for the post.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Anna Harper Job title: Clinical Coding Team Leader Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01270273215