Trainee Clinical Coder post in the clinical coding team at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, open to people starting out as well as experienced coders. The work centres on recording patient data accurately to national standards, meeting local and national deadlines, and liaising with clinical and divisional staff. Training towards ACC qualification takes two to three years, starting on site before moving to hybrid working, and the team shares a Head of Clinical Coding with Tameside & Glossop ICFT. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
What the job involves
- Record clinical data accurately in line with national standards
- Meet local and national deadlines while managing own workload
- Work with clinical and divisional staff to ensure data is recorded correctly
- Train towards ACC qualification within two to three years
Qualifications
- 5 GCSEs or O Levels at grade C or above, or equivalent, including English, Maths and a science
Experience
- Experience working on own initiative and as part of a team
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology
- Excellent reading comprehension
- Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to work under pressure and scrutiny with excellent attention to detail
- Analytical and judgement skills
- Methodical approach with a high degree of accuracy
Checks & eligibility
- Existing right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available
Other
- Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
- Interest in medical terminology and human anatomy, with an inquiring mind
Nice to have
- AMSPAR qualification
- Degree or A-level in Biology
- Completed NHS Digital Clinical Coding Standards course
- Experience using a number of NHS systems
- Experience sharing knowledge and skills with others
- Knowledge of National Clinical Coding standards and their application
What’s offered
- 27 to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary Finance and Stockport Credit Union financial support
- Flexible working, with requests considered
- Full support and training towards ACC qualification
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