Outpatient Clinical coder job at East Grinstead Full Time NEW

QVH places a strong emphasis on the availability of timely, accurate and relevant clinically coded information to assist all staff in the planning and delivery of the best possible healthcare. Clinical Coding plays a crucial role in the management of the Trust as it directly influences income through the ‘Payment by Results’ process. It also forms the

basis for clinical audit, clinical governance reporting, benchmarking, clinical performance indicators, information governance and medical research.

The Clinical Coding team:
Deliver accurate, timely and complete clinically coded data

Foster a culture of continuous improvement and service development by

ensuring all team members have up to date training and that the department participates in regular audit where feedback actions are embedded in everyday practice and develops strong working relations with Clinicians

Deliver accurate, timely and complete clinically coded data

Abstract, analyse and enter correctly coded data into PAS (Patient Administration

System) within agreed timescales.

Locate and collate all appropriate source material, for example, missing medical record and communicate complex coding queries.

Build and maintain knowledge of coding procedures and conventions, medical terminology and anatomical and physiological terms.

Be able in the use of hospital systems for the input of clinical data; paying particular attention to accuracy, timeliness and confidentiality.

Have knowledge of the importance of clinical coding and its uses

Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.

We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise. Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services. Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.

Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.

Abstract, analyse and enter correctly coded data into PAS (Patient Administration

System) within agreed timescales.

Locate and collate all appropriate source material, for example, missing medical record and communicate complex coding queries.

Build and maintain knowledge of coding procedures and conventions, medical terminology and anatomical and physiological terms.

Be able in the use of hospital systems for the input of clinical data; paying particular attention to accuracy, timeliness and confidentiality.

Have knowledge of the importance of clinical coding and its uses and an understanding of data quality requirements.

Abstract and analyse patient clinical records.

Access electronic software systems to extract information Assist clinical teams with queries

Share and demonstrate processes to team members as required.

Organise and prioritise own workload; escalating any issues to the Clinical Coding Manager.

Take an active role in the development and implementation of local policies and procedures.

Personal and Professional Development

Participate in the Trust’s annual appraisal system designed to identify objectives and personal development opportunities.

Participate in the Trust’s annual pay progression review (if applicable).

Ensure that all mandatory training is up to date

The post holder will be responsible for continually maintaining their working knowledge of local practices, policies and procedures and highlight ongoing training and development needs to their manager.