Location: Derby (Royal Derby Hospital)
Type: Full-time
Salary: £24,071 to £25,674 a year pa /pro rata
About University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
This Trust is a busy hub of activity, seeing thousands of patients daily! They are one of the largest hospitals in the country for planned surgical operations. They handle a huge range of cases, from trauma and orthopedics to emergency admissions. They’re committed to providing exceptional care and offer some great benefits for their staff.
Job Details
Benefits
- Develop valuable analytical and coding skills.
- Clear career progression pathway with opportunities to advance to Band 4 and Band 5.
- Comprehensive training program and ongoing support.
- Hybrid working options available after initial training.
- Be part of a dedicated coding team in a dynamic hospital environment.
- A range of staff benefits, including development opportunities, an employee assistance program, discounted gym memberships, and more.
Requirements
- Minimum five GCSEs grade C or above (or equivalent) including Maths and English.
- Excellent analytical, judgement, and organizational skills.
- Proficient in using computers and technology.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to learn medical terminology, anatomy, and clinical coding rules.
- A flexible approach to work and ability to manage your own workload.
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start their career in clinical coding within the NHS. As an Entry Level Clinical Coder, you’ll be working with patient information, translating medical details into codes used for record-keeping and analysis. It’s a detailed-oriented role that offers a real chance to learn and grow.
Key Responsibilities
- Abstracting and analyzing complex patient clinical information, translating it into a standardized coded format.
- Accurately inputting coded information into a computerized system.
- Managing and prioritizing your workload to meet deadlines.
- Liaising with various NHS staff members.
- Committing to the intensive training program and studying for an internal examination to progress to Band 4 and then the Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC) qualification to progress to Band 5.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer Details
Company Name: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE22 3NE
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Application Process
Think you’re the person for the job? If you are ready to get started on a truly rewarding career, apply now. The recruitment process will involve an assessment day on November 18, 2024, which will allow the Trust to see your potential and how you’d fit into their coding team.
Reference Number:
320-TWS-1815
