Accredited Clinical Coder – NHS Diagnostics Codes

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust in Hinchingbrooke is seeking an Accredited Clinical Coder/Experienced Clinical Coder to join our substantive Coding team. You will translate clinical information into diagnostic and procedure codes across specialties and manage your own workload to meet data submission deadlines.

Applicants should be ACC qualified with NHS coding experience; IHRIM accreditation or NCC study is welcomed.

Qualifications

• ACC qualified with experience in coding a broad range of clinical specialties.
• Excellent communication with clinicians and support staff to ensure coded data reflects patient care.
• Ability to manage workload and meet data submission deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Translate clinical information into diagnostic and procedure codes from patient records and electronic sources.
• Conduct validation exercises with responsible Consultants to ensure correct coding.
• Identify gaps in clinical documentation to support clinical coding.
• Support organisational change and staff engagement to improve coding quality.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy knowledge

Education

IHRIM Accredited Clinical Coder

National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCC) training encouraged

Job description

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust in Hinchingbrooke is seeking an Accredited Clinical Coder/Experienced Clinical Coder to join our substantive Coding team. You will translate clinical information into diagnostic and procedure codes across specialties and manage your own workload to meet data submission deadlines.

Applicants should be ACC qualified with NHS coding experience; IHRIM accreditation or NCC study is welcomed.