Job overview
An excellent development opportunity has arisen for a keen, enthusiastic, highly motivated individual to join our Clinical Coding Team at SBU Health Board.
It is essential that you have attained the National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ), to be an Accredited Clinical Coder ACC.
The post holder will assist with the completion of consistent, accurate, complete and timely coded clinical data in accordance with all National Standards, local coding policies and Welsh Assembly Government deadlines.
The post holder will be required to be proficient in the use of patient administration systems, WPAS, Clinical Portal, EMS, CITO or other systems
Main duties of the job
The post holder will adhere to departmental targets in respect of timeliness, completeness, accuracy and depth of coding, in line with Health Board deadlines and national standard, All Wales Tier 1 Performance targets.
It is desirable that the post holder has Knowledge or experience of AI and digital casenote systems.
You will be required to attend all mandatory and in-house clinical coding development and training, in order to keep abreast of changes to national clinical coding guidance & standards.
Demonstrating your commitment to Continual Professional Development.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential criteria
1. Attained the National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ – Diploma level 4) and achieved Accredited Clinical Coding (ACC) status OR equivalent and Post ACC qualification, ensure compliance in 3 yearly Clinical Coding Refresher course and achieve at least 90% in the course assessment
2. Advanced ongoing in-depth knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology, diseases and related health problems, of medical and surgical interventions and procedural terms
3. Knowledge and experience of AI and digital casenote systems in conjunction with the HB move to digital ways of working and the introduction of ICD11 and OPCS 5
4. Knowledge of all microsoft office applications and other relevant IT software packages required
5. able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others Demonstrate situations where effective leadership and management skills
Desirable criteria
6. NCCQ Clinical Coding Auditor qualification
7. NCCQ Clinical Coding Trainer Qualification
8. Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Experience
Essential criteria
9. Analyse and apply National Clinical Coding Standards and to a broad range of healthcare specialties and scenarios which can often be highly complex and conflicting
10. clinical coding within a hospital setting coding all specialty / regional service admissions
11. Significant practical coding experience across a wide range of specialties of all complexities
12. Experience of interrogating both paper records and electronic systems / applications to extract clinical information for the purpose of clinical coding some of which can be conflicting
13. Experience of working under pressure to deliver set Welsh Government in-month and year- end targets, whilst also ensuring quality of data is of a high standard
Desirable criteria
14. Special requirements to perform in the role e.g., Ability to travel within geographical area.
15. Able to work hours flexibly.
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable