Clinical Coder

NHS Professionals; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Clinical Coder to analyze complex clinical data and input coded information in a timely manner. This remote role requires adherence to ICD‑10 coding conventions and offers the opportunity to work flexibly from home, though candidates must collect equipment from the hospital. Ideal candidates should have relevant qualifications or experience. The position is temporary for 6 months with potential for extension, emphasizing teamwork and detail orientation.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

24/7 essential support

Varied working options

Training and development opportunities

Holiday allowance

Stakeholder pension scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a vocational level 3 qualification or at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Good communication and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Analyse complex clinical information adhering to ICD‑10 rules.
• Act as a designated clinical coding lead attending meetings for guidance.
• Input coded data using encoding software ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Skills

Accredited clinical coder (ACC)

Excellent IT skills

NHS experience

Good communication and organisational skills

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Education

Vocational level 3 qualification or 2 years relevant experience

Job description

Clinical Coder

Location: Remote working from home – but candidates must be able to collect IT equipment from Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, TF1 6TF.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday‑Friday flexible on start and finish times.

Trust Location: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.

Role type: Temporary for 6 months with possibility of extension.

Responsibilities

• Analyse complex clinical information, adhering to the national rules and conventions of ICD‑10 and OPCS classifications codes to support Trust information, Service Line Reporting, Clinical Governance and maximise the Trust income in line with PbR (Payment by Results).
• Use a range of complex and sensitive source documents, both manual and electronic, to extract, analyse and translate clinical data for all inpatient and daycase finished consultant episodes (FCEs), following the rules and conventions of ICD‑10 and OPCS.
• Act as a designated clinical coding lead and advise on clinical coding by attending clinical, management and departmental meetings, discussing complex coding rules/guidelines and answering questions with regards to coding when necessary to Trust colleagues at all levels, both clinical and non‑clinical, verbally and in writing.
• Be proactive in liaising with clinicians and other related healthcare professionals to ensure consistency and accuracy of coding.
• Input coded data onto the Trust PAS using encoding software, plan and work using own initiative to ensure accurate, complete and timely coding at all times, meet departmental targets and deadlines, and inform the coding coordinator and clinical coding manager of any difficulties that impede achieving these targets.

Qualifications & Experience

This role may require you to show evidence of a vocational level 3 qualification or at least 2 years of relevant experience.

What You’ll Learn

1. An in‑depth understanding of the roles and responsibilities involved in working within the NHS.
2. Knowledge of the systems used, to effectively complete your role to the highest standard at all times.
3. A sense of teamwork, gained through working alongside and supporting colleagues from all levels within the organisation.

Skills & Experience Desired

• Accredited clinical coder (ACC) – desirable.
• Excellent IT skills.
• NHS experience – desirable.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates – work this week, get paid next week.
• Essential support when you need it – 24/7, 365 days.
• Multi‑locational – work across neighbouring Trusts.
• Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go – access your ‘My Bank’ shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone.
• Varied working options to suit your lifestyle – access to the Bank gives you options of ad‑hoc shifts or longer‑term placements.
• Training and development opportunities – keep up with the essentials and more.
• Build holiday allowance for every shift you work – your work‑life balance is important to us.
• Stakeholder pension scheme available – a flexible future for you and yours.

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