Clinical Coder Specialist

NHS; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Clinical Coder to join its team. This role involves delivering high-quality clinical coding in alignment with national standards. Ideal candidates will have accredited clinical coding qualifications, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage workloads effectively. The position offers flexible working arrangements, comprehensive training, and opportunities for professional development. Competitive salary with a 20% recruitment and retention premium is available.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive training support

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Qualifications

• Demonstrable clinical coding experience in a similar acute setting.
• Knowledge of the importance of clinical coding and its uses.
• Ability to communicate information clearly to varying levels of staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely clinical coding in accordance with national standards.
• Contribute to delivering a high-quality coding service.
• Participate in a practical coding assessment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive approach

Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology

Ability to manage workload effectively

Education

Accredited Clinical Coder

Job description

Job summary: An additional 20% recruitment and retention premium applies. (Reviewed annually)

Due to our expanding team, we are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Clinical Coder to join our busy and growing Clinical Coding Team.

Applications from Accredited Clinical Coders only.

At University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, we recognise the value of our Clinical Coding team and invest heavily in their development. In addition to a 20% recruitment and retention premium, we offer:

• Flexible working arrangements, including remote and hybrid options
• Comprehensive training support, including Clinical Coding Specialty Workshops and Refresher Courses
• A collaborative and supportive team culture focused on delivering high-quality coded data

We welcome applications from ACC-qualified coders across the UK and are committed to creating a workplace that supports your professional growth and work-life balance.

Hours negotiable.

The recruitment process will involve a practical coding assessment.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will contribute to delivering a high-quality coding service across the organisation by providing accurate and timely clinical coding in accordance with national standards and requirements.

You will have:

• Excellent communication skills and confidence in your ability
• A proactive approach to ensuring high standards of coded data
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
• Able to manage workload effectively in a busy environment and meet deadlines

Confirmation of attendance at a Clinical Coding Standards Course will be required, as will confirmation of attendance at a Clinical Coding Refresher Course if applicable.

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements

• Accredited Clinical Coder
• Demonstrate in depth knowledge of the importance of coding and it's uses

Experience & Knowledge

• Demonstrable clinical coding experience in a similar acute setting.
• Knowledge of the importance of clinical coding and its uses and an understanding of data quality issues.
• Awareness of the impact of clinically coded data on Healthcare Resource Group ( HRG) allocation

Skills and Ability

• Ability to motivate, coach and impart knowledge to colleagues.

Communications and interpersonal skills

• Present & communicate information to varying levels of staff in a clear and confident manner.
• Demonstrate excellent negotiation and persuasion skills in sometimes challenging situations.

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.