Clinical Coder Taunton, England
Job description
Are you currently a Clinical Coder interested in joining a busy and high performing team at a large NHS Trust in Somerset?
Here at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we are excited to recruit a high calibre individual to join our existing professional team of Clinical Coders. We are one of the first Trusts in the UK to deliver integrated Acute, Community and Mental Health Services therefore we can offer a varied role working across a range of services, including maternity, ITU and other specialist services.
Clinical coding is a high profile area of work and our team collects data about every patient who visits the Trust, investigating all aspects of their journey. Our role is essential for the effective management of the Trust and directly influenced patient care and the Trusts income though Payment by Results.
There are exciting plans for future development opportunities with the role and we also actively link in with the Trusts Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) team which is a national project pulling together all the good things we do to enable us to learn from other Trusts.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified clinical coder looking to advance their career within the profession. We are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible individual who is able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
What can we offer you?
- Our Clinical Coding team has a broad range of experience, and we have a supportive, professional and approachable culture
- Our team leaders provide guidance and mentoring to the team in all aspects of clinical coding and there is a strong focus on colleague wellbeing
- We have an Experienced Approved Clinical Coding Trainer and two Approved Clinical Coding Auditors in the team, meaning that full audit, validation and training support is available.
- We offer flexible working, wellbeing sessions, socials, pastoral and professional support and training
- We can offer a relocation package if you are looking to move to Somerset
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone’s throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan – there is truly something for everyone!
Highlights (for full Job Description please see attached documents)
- To liaise with Trust staff in order to achieve the collection of complete and accurate data
- To liaise with and work closely with department colleagues to ensure that departmental objectives and targets are achieved
- Work closely with the Management team to ensure that the Service develops in line with both the needs of the Organisation and the National Requirements
