Clinical Coder

Overview

The Clinical Coding Team is responsible for the extraction and translation of inpatient information using the ICD‑10 and OPCS‑4 Coding Classifications. This information is essential for the effective management of the Trust and crucial to the National Tariff Payment System that underpins Trust income. Coded data is also important for clinical audit, governance and research. As part of the role, you will be expected to interact with clinicians, operational staff and manage your own workload whilst maintaining accurate clinical coding quality.

To apply you must have at least 2 years' experience in coding using ICD 10 & OPCS classifications as well as an excellent knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.

• Presentable and articulate
• Positive approach
• Logical approach
• Organised
• Work on own initiative
• Good time management
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Reliable
• Good interpersonal/team skills
• Ability to relate appropriately to various professional groups within the Trust (clinicians, medical, management and admin staff) and external agencies (e.g. Coroner’s office)
• Ability to liaise appropriately with patients when required
• Knowledge of Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Systems
• Knowledge of Hospital Intranet
• NHS experience
• Customer‑focused outlook
• Ability to translate information from a variety of sources using clinical coding rules into ICD‑10 diagnoses codes and OPCS‑4.10 procedure codes
• GCSE ‘C’ grade or equivalent in English and Maths
• Interest to develop knowledge of medical terminology
• Ongoing learning and development aspirations
• Ability to deal with indirect exposure to disturbing photographs and case notes about abuse and terminally ill patients
• Completion of the Clinical Coding Standards course
• NCCQ National Clinical Coding Qualification

• Calm temperament
• Ability to write reports
• Knowledge of other hospital databases (e.g. Data Cam)
• GSCE Biology/Human Biology or Basic Physiology and Anatomy qualification

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals – the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and Horton General Hospital. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and focus on compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.