Hybrid Accredited Clinical Coder Cardio-Thoracic Coding

The Methodist Church in Britain; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a one-year fixed-term clinical coding post in the specialist cardiothoracic coding team, on a hybrid basis. You will ensure accurate coding to national standards, meet Trust deadlines, and validate activity with clinicians.

Accredited Clinical Coding qualification or equivalent experience is needed, though non-ACC candidates with significant experience may be considered.

Qualifications

• Accredited Clinical Coding qualification, working towards it, or equivalent experience.
• Practical coding experience.
• Expertise in medical terminology and anatomy and physiology.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient, high-quality clinical coding service.
• Meet Trust deadlines associated with clinical coding.
• Validate activity with clinicians and build working relationships.
• Act as point of contact for coding issues.
• Work as part of a team and contribute to its development.
• Engage with clinicians to promote clinical coding across the Trust.

Skills

Clinical coding

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Education

Accredited Clinical Coding qualification

Tools

ICD-10

OPCS-4

Job description

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a one-year fixed-term clinical coding post in the specialist cardiothoracic coding team, on a hybrid basis. You will ensure accurate coding to national standards, meet Trust deadlines, and validate activity with clinicians.

Accredited Clinical Coding qualification or equivalent experience is needed, though non-ACC candidates with significant experience may be considered.