Remote Accredited Clinical Coder – Data Integrity Specialist

Kettering General Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust; Kettering; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% Recruitment & Retention Premium

Job summary

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Accredited Clinical Coder to join the Clinical Coding team. You will codify complex clinical activity in line with national standards and local policies, while supporting junior coders and ensuring timely submissions.

The role includes responsibilities under the NHS Agenda for Change pay system, with a Band 5 level and a 10% Recruitment & Retention Premium paid monthly. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• GCSEs including English and Maths with a pass grade.
• National Clinical Coding Qualification and Accredited Clinical Coder status.
• Recent Clinical Coding Standards Refresher course (last 3 years).

Responsibilities

• Codify complex clinical activity accurately to national standards.
• Mentor Associate Clinical Coders and support timely data submission.
• Ensure data supports HRG allocation and NHS income.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Keyboard skills

Team player

Time management

Education

GCSEs incl English & Maths

National Clinical Coding Qualification

Accredited Clinical Coder status

Clinical Coding Standards Refresher course

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Hospital information systems

Job description

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Accredited Clinical Coder to join the Clinical Coding team. You will codify complex clinical activity in line with national standards and local policies, while supporting junior coders and ensuring timely submissions.

The role includes responsibilities under the NHS Agenda for Change pay system, with a Band 5 level and a 10% Recruitment & Retention Premium paid monthly. Flexible working options are available.