Description
The Clinical Coding Department at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust is responsible for abstracting and analysing complex clinical information from patients' records and translating this into a coded format in line with National Standards.
As a Senior Clinical Coder, you will work as part of a team of experienced trained staff, rotating between duties working on all specialties. You will support and mentor Clinical Coding Officers and assist the Clinical Coding Manager in ensuring accurate and timely clinical coding is achieved for all patient activity.
Key responsibilities:
- Review and interpret complex clinical information from patient health records and a range of clinical systems
- Accurately code inpatient and day case activity using ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications
- Ensure coded information is accurate, complete, consistent, and submitted within agreed Trust timescales
- Act as a key coding contact for designated specialties
- Provide guidance and support to trainee, junior, and less experienced Clinical Coders
- Participate in clinical coding audits and contribute to improvements
The trust is committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open, and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination. They are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation and welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members.
The salary for this position ranges from £38,488 to £46,852 per annum.